How scarce is the Bombay HG 19 mark on this cover?

The census grades Bombay HG 19 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1840.

When was COV-2875 posted?

COV-2875 is dated 25 May 1838, within the recorded period of use of Bombay HG 19 (1837–1840).

COV-2875

25 May 1838 Bombay HG 19 Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 May 1838, Bombay HG 19 handstruck folded letter (COV-2875) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Bombay HG 19, back (COV-2875) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Vincent Polizatto

Date

25 May 1838

Description

Cherrystone description: 1838 FL from London to Calcutta, with "Care of Mr. Waghorn Alexandria" hs struck twice. endorsed "via Suez", with diff. markings, transit and arrival hs, some paper erosion on front, otherwise fine and scarce Waghorn cover. Additional information: Sidebottom type 4b. Waghorn agent: George W. Wheatley. Prepaid 2/8½d. Bearing 15 As. inland postage to Calcutta (Bombay bearing h/s HG 19). Calcutta receiver (HG type G14). This cover is listed as COV-1744.

Auction

Cherrystone Auctions

Lot 1265, (2004)

Provenance

Cherrystone Auctions, September 8-9, 2004. Burkeiwicz stock.

Same office

Other recorded marks at Bombay

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About this Bombay pre stamp cover

COV-2875 is a Bombay pre stamp cover of 25 May 1838 bearing the Bombay HG 19 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Bombay postal history — the office known today as Mumbai, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Cherrystone Auctions lot 1265 (2004).

2 images of COV-2875 are recorded (front, back); the Bombay HG 19 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1840.

Questions about COV-2875

What is COV-2875?: COV-2875 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bombay, Bombay Presidency of 25 May 1838, bearing the Bombay HG 19 handstamp in red. Cherrystone description: 1838 FL from London to Calcutta, with "Care of Mr. Waghorn Alexandria" hs struck twice. endorsed "via Suez", with diff. markings, transit and arrival hs, some paper erosion on front, otherwise fine and scarce Waghorn cover. Additional information: Sidebottom type 4b. Waghorn agent: George W. Wheatley. Prepaid 2/8½d. Bearing 15 As. inland postage to Calcutta (Bombay bearing h/s HG 19). Calcutta receiver (HG type G14). This cover is listed as COV-1744.
How scarce is the Bombay HG 19 mark on this cover?: The census grades Bombay HG 19 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1840.
What is the provenance of COV-2875?: Its recorded auction history runs through Cherrystone Auctions lot 1265 (2004).
When was COV-2875 posted?: COV-2875 is dated 25 May 1838, within the recorded period of use of Bombay HG 19 (1837–1840).

About this record

This 25 May 1838 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Bombay HG 19 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 9 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Cherrystone Auctions, lot 1265, (2004).