COV-3960 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mallegaum, Bombay Presidency of 30 January 1850, bearing the Mallegaum HG 2 handstamp in red. India 1850 prestamp cover from Malligaum, Giles#2, scarce town with history connected to Pindaree War, to England

How scarce is the Mallegaum HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Mallegaum HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1844–1858.

When was COV-3960 posted?

COV-3960 is dated 30 January 1850, within the recorded period of use of Mallegaum HG 2 (1844–1858).

COV-3960

30 January 1850 Mallegaum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 30 January 1850, Mallegaum HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-3960)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Mallegaum HG 2, scan 2 (COV-3960)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Mallegaum HG 2, scan 3 (COV-3960)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Sephils

Date

30 January 1850

Description

India 1850 prestamp cover from Malligaum, Giles#2, scarce town with history connected to Pindaree War, to England

Auction

Sephils

50, Lot 0336, (2024)

Same office

Other recorded marks at Mallegaum

3 marks

3 other pre-1854 postal markings of Mallegaum 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 Mallegaum pre stamp cover

COV-3960 is a Mallegaum pre stamp cover of 30 January 1850 bearing the Mallegaum HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Mallegaum postal history — the office known today as Malegaon, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

India 1850 prestamp cover from Malligaum, Giles#2, scarce town with history connected to Pindaree War, to England

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 50 lot 0336 (2024).

3 images of COV-3960 are recorded; the Mallegaum HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1844–1858.

Questions about COV-3960

What is COV-3960?: COV-3960 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mallegaum, Bombay Presidency of 30 January 1850, bearing the Mallegaum HG 2 handstamp in red. India 1850 prestamp cover from Malligaum, Giles#2, scarce town with history connected to Pindaree War, to England
How scarce is the Mallegaum HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Mallegaum HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1844–1858.
What is the provenance of COV-3960?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 50 lot 0336 (2024).
When was COV-3960 posted?: COV-3960 is dated 30 January 1850, within the recorded period of use of Mallegaum HG 2 (1844–1858).

About this record

This 30 January 1850 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Mallegaum HG 2 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Sephils, 50, lot 0336, (2024).