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-372 posted?

COV-372 is dated 1831, within the recorded period of use of Burdwan HG 2 (1828–1836).

COV-372

1831 Burdwan Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1831, Burdwan HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-372) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Burdwan HG 2, back (COV-372) — back

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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

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10032, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

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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-372 is a Burdwan pre stamp cover of 1831 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10032.

2 images of COV-372 are recorded (front, back); the Burdwan HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1828–1836.

Questions about COV-372

What is COV-372?: COV-372 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Burdwan, Bengal Presidency of 1831, bearing the Burdwan HG 2 handstamp in black. 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
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-372?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10032.
When was COV-372 posted?: COV-372 is dated 1831, within the recorded period of use of Burdwan HG 2 (1828–1836).

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 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10032.