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-3630 posted?

COV-3630 is dated 15 October 1849, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 4 (1838–1852).

COV-3630

15 October 1849 Belgaum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 October 1849, Belgaum HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-3630)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Belgaum HG 4, scan 2 (COV-3630)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Belgaum HG 4, scan 3 (COV-3630)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Sephils

Date

15 October 1849

Description

India 1849 soldier's letter from Belgaum to Paisley, Scotland. Routed via Southampton despite being marked 'via Marseilles'. Not liable to Indian postage but charged 2d on receipt in UK.

Auction

Sephils

584, Lot 0108, (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-3630 is a Belgaum pre stamp cover of 15 October 1849 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?

India 1849 soldier's letter from Belgaum to Paisley, Scotland. Routed via Southampton despite being marked 'via Marseilles'. Not liable to Indian postage but charged 2d on receipt in UK.

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 584 lot 0108 (2026).

3 images of COV-3630 are recorded; the Belgaum HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1852.

Questions about COV-3630

What is COV-3630?: COV-3630 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Belgaum, Bombay Presidency of 15 October 1849, bearing the Belgaum HG 4 handstamp in red. India 1849 soldier's letter from Belgaum to Paisley, Scotland. Routed via Southampton despite being marked 'via Marseilles'. Not liable to Indian postage but charged 2d on receipt in UK.
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-3630?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 584 lot 0108 (2026).
When was COV-3630 posted?: COV-3630 is dated 15 October 1849, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 4 (1838–1852).

About this record

This 15 October 1849 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 Sephils, 584, lot 0108, (2026).