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Description
A local cover from "TIRHOOT", formerly a District of Bengal, (393) miles from Calcutta. The despatch stamp is HG Type 1, in use from 1829–36. The date is 13th June with a charge of Rs. 1 for double weight. The circular Calcutta handstamp "G.P.O.-Date" (HG G13, in use from 1834–37) is dated Jun 19, 1836.
Auction
Autumn 2025 Auction Series, Lot 50706, (5 Dec 2025)
Same office
Other recorded marks at Tirhoot
3 marks3 other pre-1854 postal markings of Tirhoot are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.
About this record
This pre-1854 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Tirhoot HG 1 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 David Feldman, Autumn 2025 Auction Series, lot 50706, (5 Dec 2025).