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-4113 posted?

COV-4113 is dated 18 June 1852, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 4 (1838–1852).

COV-4113

18 June 1852 Belgaum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 June 1852, Belgaum HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-4113) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

18 June 1852

Description

Solider's letter written from No.8 camp of 2nd battalion with signature of Commander of 2nd betalian regiment with "Belgaum/1852 June 18/ Free" oval H4 handstand in red color along with oval India handstand in red color at Bombay posted to Ireland.

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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-4113 is a Belgaum pre stamp cover of 18 June 1852 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?

1 image of COV-4113 is recorded (front); the Belgaum HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1852.

Questions about COV-4113

What is COV-4113?: COV-4113 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Belgaum, Bombay Presidency of 18 June 1852, bearing the Belgaum HG 4 handstamp in red. Solider's letter written from No.8 camp of 2nd battalion with signature of Commander of 2nd betalian regiment with "Belgaum/1852 June 18/ Free" oval H4 handstand in red color along with oval India handstand in red color at Bombay posted to Ireland.
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-4113 posted?: COV-4113 is dated 18 June 1852, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 4 (1838–1852).

About this record

This 18 June 1852 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.