COV-1175 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Belgaum, Bombay Presidency of 1 April 1838, bearing the Belgaum HG 4 handstamp in red. Belgaum FREE HG 4 and Belgaum Paid HG 5 on three different fl

How scarce is the Belgaum HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Belgaum HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1852.

When was COV-1175 posted?

COV-1175 is dated 1 April 1838, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 4 (1838–1852).

COV-1175

1 April 1838 Belgaum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1 April 1838, Belgaum HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-1175)

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Date

1 April 1838

Description

Belgaum FREE HG 4 and Belgaum Paid HG 5 on three different fl

Auction

StampBay

3, Lot 3

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-1175 is a Belgaum pre stamp cover of 1 April 1838 bearing the Belgaum HG 4 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 FREE HG 4 and Belgaum Paid HG 5 on three different fl

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 3 lot 3.

1 image of COV-1175 is recorded; the Belgaum HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1852.

Questions about COV-1175

What is COV-1175?: COV-1175 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Belgaum, Bombay Presidency of 1 April 1838, bearing the Belgaum HG 4 handstamp in red. Belgaum FREE HG 4 and Belgaum Paid HG 5 on three different fl
How scarce is the Belgaum HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Belgaum HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1852.
What is the provenance of COV-1175?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 3 lot 3.
When was COV-1175 posted?: COV-1175 is dated 1 April 1838, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 4 (1838–1852).

About this record

This 1 April 1838 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Belgaum HG 4 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 3, lot 3.