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Date
1831
Description
India, Burdwan, 1831, "BURDWAN/POST OFFICE" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold and mostly complete strike, used with "Post Paid/Sd/WT/Rs As" (Giles 2) on 1831 native wrapper to Berhampore, wrapper slightly reduced at right, cover with some toning at top due to adhesive used, several insect holes which just affect both markings, otherwise Very Fine and "scarce" according to Giles
Auction
Sale 9042, Lot 10032, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6
Same office
Other recorded marks at Burdwan
4 marks4 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.
About this record
This 1831 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 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10032.