How scarce is the Baroda HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Baroda HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1849.

When was COV-4630 posted?

COV-4630 is dated 10 January 1848, within the recorded period of use of Baroda HG 1 (1845–1849).

COV-4630

10 January 1848 Baroda Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 10 January 1848, Baroda HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-4630) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Baroda HG 1, back (COV-4630) — back

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Date

10 January 1848

Description

1848 Small Cover dt 10th Jan 1848 with on front " BARODA / Paid " , via Red Sea Steamer to Ireland with manuscript rate marking1sh10d paid by the addressee and backstamped on arrival.Fine Condition.

Auction

Philaindia

Auction 7 Stamps and Covers, Lot 5, (Aug 22 2026)

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Other recorded marks at Baroda

2 marks

2 other pre-1854 postal markings of Baroda 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 Baroda pre stamp cover

COV-4630 is a Baroda pre stamp cover of 10 January 1848 bearing the Baroda HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Baroda postal history — the office known today as Vadodara, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1848 Small Cover dt 10th Jan 1848 with on front " BARODA / Paid " , via Red Sea Steamer to Ireland with manuscript rate marking1sh10d paid by the addressee and backstamped on arrival.Fine Condition.

Its recorded auction history runs through Philaindia Auction 7 Stamps and Covers lot 5 (Aug 22 2026).

2 images of COV-4630 are recorded (front, back); the Baroda HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1845–1849.

Questions about COV-4630

What is COV-4630?: COV-4630 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Baroda, Bombay Presidency of 10 January 1848, bearing the Baroda HG 1 handstamp in red. 1848 Small Cover dt 10th Jan 1848 with on front " BARODA / Paid " , via Red Sea Steamer to Ireland with manuscript rate marking1sh10d paid by the addressee and backstamped on arrival.Fine Condition.
How scarce is the Baroda HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Baroda HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1849.
What is the provenance of COV-4630?: Its recorded auction history runs through Philaindia Auction 7 Stamps and Covers lot 5 (Aug 22 2026).
When was COV-4630 posted?: COV-4630 is dated 10 January 1848, within the recorded period of use of Baroda HG 1 (1845–1849).

About this record

This 10 January 1848 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Baroda HG 1 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Philaindia, Auction 7 Stamps and Covers, lot 5, (Aug 22 2026).