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-3626 posted?

COV-3626 is dated 6 April 1836, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 1 (1829–1837).

COV-3626

6 April 1836 Belgaum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 April 1836, Belgaum HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3626)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Belgaum HG 1, scan 2 (COV-3626)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Belgaum HG 1, scan 3 (COV-3626)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Belgaum HG 1, scan 4 (COV-3626)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Sephils

Date

6 April 1836

Description

India 1836 postal history cover from Belgaum to Calcutta featuring rare 'Belgaum/Post Paid' and 'Poona/Post Paid' handstamps. Addressed to Colonel Sir Thomas Anburey, this item includes a detailed letter.

Auction

Sephils

591, Lot 0087, (2026)

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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-3626 is a Belgaum pre stamp cover of 6 April 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 591 lot 0087 (2026).

4 images of COV-3626 are recorded; the Belgaum HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1829–1837.

Questions about COV-3626

What is COV-3626?: COV-3626 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Belgaum, Bombay Presidency of 6 April 1836, bearing the Belgaum HG 1 handstamp in red. India 1836 postal history cover from Belgaum to Calcutta featuring rare 'Belgaum/Post Paid' and 'Poona/Post Paid' handstamps. Addressed to Colonel Sir Thomas Anburey, this item includes a detailed letter.
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-3626?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 591 lot 0087 (2026).
When was COV-3626 posted?: COV-3626 is dated 6 April 1836, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 1 (1829–1837).

About this record

This 6 April 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. It has appeared at auction with Sephils, 591, lot 0087, (2026).