How scarce is the Bhauglepoor HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Bhauglepoor HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1837.

When was COV-5622 posted?

COV-5622 is dated 18 July 1825, within the recorded period of use of Bhauglepoor HG 4 (1823–1837).

COV-5622

18 July 1825 Bhauglepoor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 July 1825, Bhauglepoor HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-5622)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Bhauglepoor HG 4, scan 2 (COV-5622)

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Date

18 July 1825

Description

India, Bhauglepoor, 1825, "BHAUGULPORE POST OFFICE/18__" Double-Oval Handstamp (Giles 4). Clear and mostly complete strike with manuscript "PP 6a, Ship PP 2a" rate and "18 July (18) 25" date added on back of folded outer lettersheet to London, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/MARGATE" handstamp (Robertson In. 2), London (Jan. 3) arrival backstamp, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, Very Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), Lot 331, (2026)

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Other recorded marks at Bhauglepoor

7 marks

7 other pre-1854 postal markings of Bhauglepoor are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

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About this Bhauglepoor pre stamp cover

COV-5622 is a Bhauglepoor pre stamp cover of 18 July 1825 bearing the Bhauglepoor HG 4 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Bhauglepoor postal history — the office known today as Bhagalpur, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 331 (2026).

2 images of COV-5622 are recorded; the Bhauglepoor HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-5622

What is COV-5622?: COV-5622 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bhauglepoor, Bengal Presidency of 18 July 1825, bearing the Bhauglepoor HG 4 handstamp in black. India, Bhauglepoor, 1825, "BHAUGULPORE POST OFFICE/18__" Double-Oval Handstamp (Giles 4). Clear and mostly complete strike with manuscript "PP 6a, Ship PP 2a" rate and "18 July (18) 25" date added on back of folded outer lettersheet to London, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/MARGATE" handstamp (Robertson In. 2), London (Jan. 3) arrival backstamp, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, Very Fine
How scarce is the Bhauglepoor HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Bhauglepoor HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-5622?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 331 (2026).
When was COV-5622 posted?: COV-5622 is dated 18 July 1825, within the recorded period of use of Bhauglepoor HG 4 (1823–1837).

About this record

This 18 July 1825 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Bhauglepoor HG 4 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 12 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), lot 331, (2026).