COV-3715 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Belgaum, Bombay Presidency of 2 June 1849, bearing the Belgaum HG 3 handstamp in red. India 1849 Cover from Belgaum to Madras, Paid 4 Annas, Red Boxed 'Belgaum' and 'G.P.O.' Postmarks with Black 'AM' Marking, Early Indian Postal History

How scarce is the Belgaum HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Belgaum HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1854.

When was COV-3715 posted?

COV-3715 is dated 2 June 1849, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 3 (1839–1854).

COV-3715

2 June 1849 Belgaum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 2 June 1849, Belgaum HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-3715)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Belgaum HG 3, scan 2 (COV-3715)

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Date

2 June 1849

Description

India 1849 Cover from Belgaum to Madras, Paid 4 Annas, Red Boxed 'Belgaum' and 'G.P.O.' Postmarks with Black 'AM' Marking, Early Indian Postal History

Auction

Sephils

506, Lot 0071, (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-3715 is a Belgaum pre stamp cover of 2 June 1849 bearing the Belgaum HG 3 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?

India 1849 Cover from Belgaum to Madras, Paid 4 Annas, Red Boxed 'Belgaum' and 'G.P.O.' Postmarks with Black 'AM' Marking, Early Indian Postal History

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 506 lot 0071 (2026).

2 images of COV-3715 are recorded; the Belgaum HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1839–1854.

Questions about COV-3715

What is COV-3715?: COV-3715 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Belgaum, Bombay Presidency of 2 June 1849, bearing the Belgaum HG 3 handstamp in red. India 1849 Cover from Belgaum to Madras, Paid 4 Annas, Red Boxed 'Belgaum' and 'G.P.O.' Postmarks with Black 'AM' Marking, Early Indian Postal History
How scarce is the Belgaum HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Belgaum HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1839–1854.
What is the provenance of COV-3715?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 506 lot 0071 (2026).
When was COV-3715 posted?: COV-3715 is dated 2 June 1849, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 3 (1839–1854).

About this record

This 2 June 1849 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Belgaum HG 3 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 12 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Sephils, 506, lot 0071, (2026).