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-5211 posted?

COV-5211 is dated 23 September 1826, within the recorded period of use of Burdwan HG 2 (1828–1836).

COV-5211

23 September 1826 Burdwan Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 23 September 1826, Burdwan HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-5211) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Burdwan HG 2, back (COV-5211) — back

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Date

23 September 1826

Description

HANDSTRUCK POSTAGE STAMPS 1836 Cover from Burdwan dated 23" September, 1836 to Murshidabad 212727912 محمه ها ماد ماك BOLD WAR Postage Paid: 4 annas. Route : Nadia / Krishnanagar Distance of 100 miles took 13 days to cover. BUR DWAN POST OFFICE Post Paid WT Giles : Burdwan Type 1 Giles : Burdwan Type 2 Only few examples recorded used in combination of both handstamps.

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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-5211 is a Burdwan pre stamp cover of 23 September 1826 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?

2 images of COV-5211 are recorded (front, back); the Burdwan HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1828–1836.

Questions about COV-5211

What is COV-5211?: COV-5211 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Burdwan, Bengal Presidency of 23 September 1826, bearing the Burdwan HG 2 handstamp in black. HANDSTRUCK POSTAGE STAMPS 1836 Cover from Burdwan dated 23" September, 1836 to Murshidabad 212727912 محمه ها ماد ماك BOLD WAR Postage Paid: 4 annas. Route : Nadia / Krishnanagar Distance of 100 miles took 13 days to cover. BUR DWAN POST OFFICE Post Paid WT Giles : Burdwan Type 1 Giles : Burdwan Type 2 Only few examples recorded used in combination of both handstamps.
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-5211 posted?: COV-5211 is dated 23 September 1826, within the recorded period of use of Burdwan HG 2 (1828–1836).

About this record

This 23 September 1826 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.