COV-792 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Belgaum, Bombay Presidency of 5 August 1835, bearing the Belgaum HG 2 handstamp in orange. 1835 : H.G.2 : Letter from BELGAUM to ENGLAND [1 Jul.], reached LONDON on 31st December, 1835.

How scarce is the Belgaum HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Belgaum HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1832–1837.

When was COV-792 posted?

COV-792 is dated 5 August 1835, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 2 (1832–1837).

COV-792

5 August 1835 Belgaum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 5 August 1835, Belgaum HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-792)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Kishore Chandak

Date

5 August 1835

Description

1835 : H.G.2 : Letter from BELGAUM to ENGLAND [1 Jul.], reached LONDON on 31st December, 1835.

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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-792 is a Belgaum pre stamp cover of 5 August 1835 bearing the Belgaum HG 2 handstamp, struck in orange, recorded in the census of Belgaum postal history — the office known today as Belagavi, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1835 : H.G.2 : Letter from BELGAUM to ENGLAND [1 Jul.], reached LONDON on 31st December, 1835.

1 image of COV-792 is recorded; the Belgaum HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1832–1837.

Questions about COV-792

What is COV-792?: COV-792 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Belgaum, Bombay Presidency of 5 August 1835, bearing the Belgaum HG 2 handstamp in orange. 1835 : H.G.2 : Letter from BELGAUM to ENGLAND [1 Jul.], reached LONDON on 31st December, 1835.
How scarce is the Belgaum HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Belgaum HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1832–1837.
When was COV-792 posted?: COV-792 is dated 5 August 1835, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 2 (1832–1837).

About this record

This 5 August 1835 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Belgaum HG 2 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 6 surviving covers with this mark recorded.