COV-627 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Belgaum, Bombay Presidency of 15 January 1845, bearing the Belgaum HG 5 handstamp in red. "BELGAUM/1845 JAN 15/Paid" Boxed Datestamp (Giles 5). Faint but clear strike.

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-627 posted?

COV-627 is dated 15 January 1845, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 5 (1840–1858).

COV-627

15 January 1845 Belgaum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 January 1845, Belgaum HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-627) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Belgaum HG 5, back (COV-627) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

15 January 1845

Description

"BELGAUM/1845 JAN 15/Paid" Boxed Datestamp (Giles 5). Faint but clear strike.

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale No. 1325, Lot 3002, (2025)

Provenance

"Magnolia"

•2025, Robert A. Siegel Sale No. 1325, Lot 3002

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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-627 is a Belgaum pre stamp cover of 15 January 1845 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?

"BELGAUM/1845 JAN 15/Paid" Boxed Datestamp (Giles 5). Faint but clear strike.

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3002 (2025).

2 images of COV-627 are recorded (front, back); the Belgaum HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1840–1858.

Questions about COV-627

What is COV-627?: COV-627 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Belgaum, Bombay Presidency of 15 January 1845, bearing the Belgaum HG 5 handstamp in red. "BELGAUM/1845 JAN 15/Paid" Boxed Datestamp (Giles 5). Faint but clear strike.
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-627?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3002 (2025).
When was COV-627 posted?: COV-627 is dated 15 January 1845, within the recorded period of use of Belgaum HG 5 (1840–1858).

About this record

This 15 January 1845 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 13 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale No. 1325, lot 3002, (2025).