COV-1025 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Belgaum, Bombay Presidency of 29 May 1829, bearing the Belgaum HG 1 handstamp in red. Belgaum: 1829 (29 May) entire letter to Bengal showing a fine strike of the very scarce framed "ssrcaul{/POST PAID" in purple with date and rate (7r. 7as) in ms. (HG1). Attractive.

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

The census grades Belgaum HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1829–1837.

When was COV-1025 posted?

COV-1025 is dated 29 May 1829, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 1 (1829–1837).

COV-1025

29 May 1829 Belgaum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 29 May 1829, Belgaum HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1025) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Belgaum HG 1, scan 2 (COV-1025)

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Date

29 May 1829

Description

Belgaum: 1829 (29 May) entire letter to Bengal showing a fine strike of the very scarce framed "ssrcaul{/POST PAID" in purple with date and rate (7r. 7as) in ms. (HG1). Attractive.

Auction

Spink

Lot 19

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Belgaum

7 marks

7 other pre-1854 postal markings of Belgaum 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 Belgaum pre stamp cover

COV-1025 is a Belgaum pre stamp cover of 29 May 1829 bearing the Belgaum HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Belgaum postal history — the office known today as Belagavi, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Belgaum: 1829 (29 May) entire letter to Bengal showing a fine strike of the very scarce framed "ssrcaul{/POST PAID" in purple with date and rate (7r. 7as) in ms. (HG1). Attractive.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 19.

2 images of COV-1025 are recorded (front); the Belgaum HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1829–1837.

Questions about COV-1025

What is COV-1025?: COV-1025 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Belgaum, Bombay Presidency of 29 May 1829, bearing the Belgaum HG 1 handstamp in red. Belgaum: 1829 (29 May) entire letter to Bengal showing a fine strike of the very scarce framed "ssrcaul{/POST PAID" in purple with date and rate (7r. 7as) in ms. (HG1). Attractive.
How scarce is the Belgaum HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Belgaum HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1829–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1025?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 19.
When was COV-1025 posted?: COV-1025 is dated 29 May 1829, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 1 (1829–1837).

About this record

This 29 May 1829 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Belgaum HG 1 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 19.