COV-1499 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Belgaum, Bombay Presidency of 3 September 1845, bearing the Belgaum HG 4 handstamp in red. 1845 BELGAUM FREE Giles 4 on Soldier''s letter to Ireland, countersigned by Commander, with boxed Madras G.P.O.

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-1499 posted?

COV-1499 is dated 3 September 1845, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 4 (1838–1852).

COV-1499

3 September 1845 Belgaum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 3 September 1845, Belgaum HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-1499)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Belgaum HG 4, scan 2 (COV-1499)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Belgaum HG 4, scan 3 (COV-1499)

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Date

3 September 1845

Description

1845 BELGAUM FREE Giles 4 on Soldier''s letter to Ireland, countersigned by Commander, with boxed Madras G.P.O.

Auction

StampBay

13, Lot 6

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-1499 is a Belgaum pre stamp cover of 3 September 1845 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?

1845 BELGAUM FREE Giles 4 on Soldier''s letter to Ireland, countersigned by Commander, with boxed Madras G.P.O.

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 13 lot 6.

3 images of COV-1499 are recorded; the Belgaum HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1852.

Questions about COV-1499

What is COV-1499?: COV-1499 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Belgaum, Bombay Presidency of 3 September 1845, bearing the Belgaum HG 4 handstamp in red. 1845 BELGAUM FREE Giles 4 on Soldier''s letter to Ireland, countersigned by Commander, with boxed Madras G.P.O.
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-1499?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 13 lot 6.
When was COV-1499 posted?: COV-1499 is dated 3 September 1845, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 4 (1838–1852).

About this record

This 3 September 1845 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, 13, lot 6.