How scarce is the Broach HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Broach HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1851–1857.

When was COV-2773 posted?

COV-2773 is dated 15 September 1856, within the recorded period of use of Broach HG 3 (1851–1857).

COV-2773

15 September 1856 Broach HG 3 Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 September 1856, Broach HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-2773) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions

Date

15 September 1856

Description

1856 (Sep) Entire from Kurrachee to Broach with 1854 1/2a blue, touched, tied by type 1 dotted lozenge (9×10 dots), reverse with despatch cds and arrival box « Paid. » ds (unrecorded by Giles), minor soiling otherwise fine

Auction

David Feldman

May 2014 Auction Series, Lot 20407, (26 May 2014)

Same office

Other recorded marks at Broach

2 marks

2 other pre-1854 postal markings of Broach 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 Broach pre stamp cover

COV-2773 is a Broach pre stamp cover of 15 September 1856 bearing the Broach HG 3 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Broach postal history — the office known today as Bharuch, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman May 2014 Auction Series lot 20407 (26 May 2014).

1 image of COV-2773 is recorded (front); the Broach HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1851–1857.

Questions about COV-2773

What is COV-2773?: COV-2773 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Broach, Bombay Presidency of 15 September 1856, bearing the Broach HG 3 handstamp in red. 1856 (Sep) Entire from Kurrachee to Broach with 1854 1/2a blue, touched, tied by type 1 dotted lozenge (9×10 dots), reverse with despatch cds and arrival box « Paid. » ds (unrecorded by Giles), minor soiling otherwise fine
How scarce is the Broach HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Broach HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1851–1857.
What is the provenance of COV-2773?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman May 2014 Auction Series lot 20407 (26 May 2014).
When was COV-2773 posted?: COV-2773 is dated 15 September 1856, within the recorded period of use of Broach HG 3 (1851–1857).

About this record

This 15 September 1856 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Broach HG 3 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with David Feldman, May 2014 Auction Series, lot 20407, (26 May 2014).