COV-3204 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Belgaum, Bombay Presidency of 6 July 1836, bearing the Belgaum HG 1 handstamp in red. Postal cover from goa (goa), bearing FP 2 handstamp in Black. Dated 6 July 1836. Note: Slanted "GOA". Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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-3204 posted?

COV-3204 is dated 6 July 1836, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 1 (1829–1837).

COV-3204

6 July 1836 Belgaum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 July 1836, Belgaum HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3204)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Dr. Narendar Saboo

Date

6 July 1836

Description

Postal cover from goa (goa), bearing FP 2 handstamp in Black. Dated 6 July 1836. Note: Slanted "GOA". Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Provenance

Dr. Narendar Saboo

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-3204 is a Belgaum pre stamp cover of 6 July 1836 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?

Postal cover from goa (goa), bearing FP 2 handstamp in Black. Dated 6 July 1836. Note: Slanted "GOA". Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Dr. Narendar Saboo

1 image of COV-3204 is recorded; the Belgaum HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1829–1837.

Questions about COV-3204

What is COV-3204?: COV-3204 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Belgaum, Bombay Presidency of 6 July 1836, bearing the Belgaum HG 1 handstamp in red. Postal cover from goa (goa), bearing FP 2 handstamp in Black. Dated 6 July 1836. Note: Slanted "GOA". Scarce example of postal history from this office.
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-3204?: Dr. Narendar Saboo
When was COV-3204 posted?: COV-3204 is dated 6 July 1836, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 1 (1829–1837).

About this record

This 6 July 1836 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.