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-1910 posted?

COV-1910 is dated 7 August 1845, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 4 (1838–1852).

COV-1910

7 August 1845 Belgaum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 7 August 1845, Belgaum HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-1910)

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Date

7 August 1845

Description

India Early Letters and Handstamps The Overland Route 1845-63 quartet of soldier´s covers, comprising 1845 from Belgaum with fine Free h.s., 1851 (soiled) from Dinapore with Free h.s., 1854 from Umballa with Yarmouth arrival c.d.s. on face and 1863 (fair) from Sialkot bearing 8p. cancelled with "54" duplex

Auction

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8032 - Stamps & Covers of Asia, Lot 521

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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-1910 is a Belgaum pre stamp cover of 7 August 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 8032 - Stamps & Covers of Asia lot 521.

1 image of COV-1910 is recorded; the Belgaum HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1852.

Questions about COV-1910

What is COV-1910?: COV-1910 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Belgaum, Bombay Presidency of 7 August 1845, bearing the Belgaum HG 4 handstamp in red. India Early Letters and Handstamps The Overland Route 1845-63 quartet of soldier´s covers, comprising 1845 from Belgaum with fine Free h.s., 1851 (soiled) from Dinapore with Free h.s., 1854 from Umballa with Yarmouth arrival c.d.s. on face and 1863 (fair) from Sialkot bearing 8p. cancelled with "54" duplex
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-1910?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 8032 - Stamps & Covers of Asia lot 521.
When was COV-1910 posted?: COV-1910 is dated 7 August 1845, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 4 (1838–1852).

About this record

This 7 August 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 Spink, 8032 - Stamps & Covers of Asia, lot 521.