COV-1331 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Burdwan, Bengal Presidency of 1839, bearing the Burdwan HG 4 handstamp in red. 1845 BURDWAN Paid HG 4 on fl to Calcutta. Giles records as used in 1839 only. This is from 1845

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

The census grades Burdwan HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1855.

When was COV-1331 posted?

COV-1331 is dated 1839, within the recorded period of use of Burdwan HG 4 (1839–1855).

COV-1331

1839 Burdwan Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1839, Burdwan HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-1331)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Burdwan HG 4, scan 2 (COV-1331)

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Date

1839

Description

1845 BURDWAN Paid HG 4 on fl to Calcutta. Giles records as used in 1839 only. This is from 1845

Auction

StampBay

8, Lot 6

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-1331 is a Burdwan pre stamp cover of 1839 bearing the Burdwan HG 4 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Burdwan postal history — the office known today as Bardhaman, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1845 BURDWAN Paid HG 4 on fl to Calcutta. Giles records as used in 1839 only. This is from 1845

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 8 lot 6.

2 images of COV-1331 are recorded; the Burdwan HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1839–1855.

Questions about COV-1331

What is COV-1331?: COV-1331 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Burdwan, Bengal Presidency of 1839, bearing the Burdwan HG 4 handstamp in red. 1845 BURDWAN Paid HG 4 on fl to Calcutta. Giles records as used in 1839 only. This is from 1845
How scarce is the Burdwan HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Burdwan HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1855.
What is the provenance of COV-1331?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 8 lot 6.
When was COV-1331 posted?: COV-1331 is dated 1839, within the recorded period of use of Burdwan HG 4 (1839–1855).

About this record

This 1839 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Burdwan HG 4 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 8, lot 6.