COV-4723 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Baroda, Bombay Presidency of 25 October 1855, bearing the Baroda HG 1a handstamp in red. 1854-55 India Cover QV 1/2a Litho (Fault) Baroda Red Handstamps To Broach

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

The census grades Baroda HG 1a as 4 examples recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1855–1856.

When was COV-4723 posted?

COV-4723 is dated 25 October 1855, within the recorded period of use of Baroda HG 1a (1855–1856).

COV-4723

25 October 1855 Baroda Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 October 1855, Baroda HG 1a handstruck folded letter (COV-4723) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Baroda HG 1a, back (COV-4723) — back

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Date

25 October 1855

Description

1854-55 India Cover QV 1/2a Litho (Fault) Baroda Red Handstamps To Broach

Auction

eBay

(2026)

Same office

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-4723 is a Baroda pre stamp cover of 25 October 1855 bearing the Baroda HG 1a 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?

1854-55 India Cover QV 1/2a Litho (Fault) Baroda Red Handstamps To Broach

Its recorded auction history runs through eBay (2026).

2 images of COV-4723 are recorded (front, back); the Baroda HG 1a mark itself is recorded in use 1855–1856.

Questions about COV-4723

What is COV-4723?: COV-4723 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Baroda, Bombay Presidency of 25 October 1855, bearing the Baroda HG 1a handstamp in red. 1854-55 India Cover QV 1/2a Litho (Fault) Baroda Red Handstamps To Broach
How scarce is the Baroda HG 1a mark on this cover?: The census grades Baroda HG 1a as 4 examples recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1855–1856.
What is the provenance of COV-4723?: Its recorded auction history runs through eBay (2026).
When was COV-4723 posted?: COV-4723 is dated 25 October 1855, within the recorded period of use of Baroda HG 1a (1855–1856).

About this record

This 25 October 1855 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Baroda HG 1a handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark with 4 examples recorded in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with eBay, (2026).