How scarce is the Burdwan HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Burdwan HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1836.

When was COV-1039 posted?

COV-1039 is dated 12 December 1828, within the recorded period of use of Burdwan HG 2 (1828–1836).

COV-1039

12 December 1828 Burdwan Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 12 December 1828, Burdwan HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1039) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Burdwan HG 2, scan 2 (COV-1039)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

12 December 1828

Description

Burdwan: 1828 (12 Dec.) entire letter (interesting military contents) to Chowringhee showing oval framed "BURDWAN/POST OFFICE" (HG 1) in combination with boxed "POST PAID" rate handstamp (HG 2). A fine and very scarce exhibition item.

Auction

Spink

Lot 41

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Burdwan

4 marks

4 other pre-1854 postal markings of Burdwan 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 Burdwan pre stamp cover

COV-1039 is a Burdwan pre stamp cover of 12 December 1828 bearing the Burdwan HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Burdwan postal history — the office known today as Bardhaman, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 41.

2 images of COV-1039 are recorded (front); the Burdwan HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1828–1836.

Questions about COV-1039

What is COV-1039?: COV-1039 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Burdwan, Bengal Presidency of 12 December 1828, bearing the Burdwan HG 2 handstamp in black. Burdwan: 1828 (12 Dec.) entire letter (interesting military contents) to Chowringhee showing oval framed "BURDWAN/POST OFFICE" (HG 1) in combination with boxed "POST PAID" rate handstamp (HG 2). A fine and very scarce exhibition item.
How scarce is the Burdwan HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Burdwan HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-1039?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 41.
When was COV-1039 posted?: COV-1039 is dated 12 December 1828, within the recorded period of use of Burdwan HG 2 (1828–1836).

About this record

This 12 December 1828 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Burdwan HG 2 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 41.