How scarce is the Belgaum HG 5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Belgaum HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840–1858.

When was COV-4834 posted?

COV-4834 is dated 30 June 1849, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 5 (1840–1858).

COV-4834

30 June 1849 Belgaum HG 5 Cover

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30 June 1849 Belgaum HG 5 pre stamp cover — COV-4834 — front

Belgaum HG 5 pre stamp cover — back (COV-4834) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of eBay

Date

30 June 1849

Description

India 1849 Very Rare Entire From Belgaum To Bordeaux Via Marsailles A Wonderful Item With Magnificent Early Postmarks Beautiful India Paid Special Marseilles India Receiver And Clear Belgaum All Marks In Red The Contents Are Fascinating And Still Legible After 163 Years Discussing The Price And Vintage of Wines & Champagne For The Officers Mess A Stunning Item Of Historical Importance Very Rarely Is An Item Like This Offered For Sale Of Immense Financial & Historical Value Beautiful Bordeaux Black Stamp For 30th June 1849 SG

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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-4834 is a Belgaum pre stamp cover of 30 June 1849 bearing the Belgaum HG 5 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 eBay.

2 images of COV-4834 are recorded (front, back); the Belgaum HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1840–1858.

Questions about COV-4834

What is COV-4834?: COV-4834 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Belgaum, Bombay Presidency of 30 June 1849, bearing the Belgaum HG 5 handstamp in red. India 1849 Very Rare Entire From Belgaum To Bordeaux Via Marsailles A Wonderful Item With Magnificent Early Postmarks Beautiful India Paid Special Marseilles India Receiver And Clear Belgaum All Marks In Red The Contents Are Fascinating And Still Legible After 163 Years Discussing The Price And Vintage of Wines & Champagne For The Officers Mess A Stunning Item Of Historical Importance Very Rarely Is An Item Like This Offered For Sale Of Immense Financial & Historical Value Beautiful Bordeaux Black Stamp For 30th June 1849 SG
How scarce is the Belgaum HG 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Belgaum HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1840–1858.
What is the provenance of COV-4834?: Its recorded auction history runs through eBay.
When was COV-4834 posted?: COV-4834 is dated 30 June 1849, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 5 (1840–1858).

About this record

This 30 June 1849 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Belgaum HG 5 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with eBay.