What is the Saugor HG 1 handstamp?

Saugor HG 1 is a pre-1854 handstruck postal marking of Saugor (modern Sagar) in the Bombay Presidency, British India, in recorded use from 1821 to 1837. The "HG 1" designation is its figure number in the Hammond Giles catalogue of the handstruck postage stamps of India. Known strikes are in black.

How rare is Saugor HG 1?

Saugor HG 1 is graded "Common" in this census. Rarity here is evidence-based: it is derived from the number of surviving covers actually recorded, not estimated. 7 surviving covers bearing this mark are recorded in the census, each with images and provenance.

What does a Saugor pre stamp cover with HG 1 look like?

A pre stamp (pre philatelic) cover from Saugor is a folded letter or envelope carried before India's first adhesive stamp of 1854, with postage shown entirely by hand-struck marks like HG 1. 7 surviving covers bearing this mark are recorded in the census, each with images and provenance. Each census record on this page links to full cover images, dates and auction provenance.

How do I identify or submit a Saugor HG 1 cover?

Compare your cover against the reference impression and recorded examples on this page — check the mark's shape, colour and date range (1821–1837). If your cover is not already recorded, you can submit front and back photographs through the census form on this page; every submission is editor-reviewed before publication.

Saugor HG 1 — pre-1854 Indian handstamp, 1821–1837, Black

Bombay Presidency · Pre-1854 Handstamp

Saugor HG 1

Handstamp

Colour & date: Black1821–1837
Rarity: Common
Catalogue: 1989 Catalogue · p. 185
Figure: 1
Submitted by: D. Hammond Giles

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Census

Census records

7 covers recorded

7 pre-1854 covers bearing the Saugor HG 1 handstamp are recorded below — each entry links to images, provenance and auction details.

COV-1574

3 October 1832

1832 SAUGOR Pt.Pd./18 Giles type 1 but with 18 of year included, not recorded by Giles, on native cover

COV-499

19 June 1833

India, Saugor (Bombay), 1833, "SAUGOR/Pt Pd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 1). Complete strike with manuscript "13 As" rate and "19 June (18) 33" date added on back of folded letter to London, England, partial strike of "LIVERPOOL/INIDA SHIP Lr" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), Calcutta (Jun. 29) transit and London arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/3" rate marking, Very Fine

COV-2347

26 September 1834

HOLYHEAD - RED BOXED “INDIA LETTER/HOLYHEAD” MARK ON SAUGOR COVER TO LONDON; Fine 24/26 Sept. 1824 EL to London with a fine red boxed “INDIA LETTER/HOLYHEAD” (Rob. In.1) on the lower flap just overlapped by a corner of the Calcutta transit d.s. with a fair encircled “SAUGOR/Pt./ Pd.” on the top flap. Very elusive mark; this is the cover illustrated in Robertson, p.E.120/B. Rare port of entry for Indian mails. PHOTO - see opposite

COV-1182

23 October 1836

SAUGOR ptpd HG 1 very fine strike on 1836 fl to Calcutta

COV-311

27 October 1836

India, Saugor (Bombay), 1836, "SAUGOR/PtPd/18__" Circular Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold strike with manuscript "10 as" rate and "27 Oct" date on back of 1836 folded letter to Fort William (Calcutta), red framed "AM" handstamp, red Calcutta (Nov. 6) arrival backstamp, Very Fine strike

COV-1598

2 November 1836

1836 SAUGOR PtPd Giles 1 on folded letter written by Capt. White to Col. Sir Thomas, Chief Engineer, Fort William

COV-841

6 November 1836

1836 : H.G.1 : A late example of the letter despatch from SAUGOR to CALCUTTA, dated 6th November, 1836 showing 10 annas single rate of postage to CALCUTTA.

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About this mark

The Saugor HG 1 handstamp

Sagar, formerly Saugor, is a city and the administrative headquarters of Sagar district in Madhya Pradesh, central India.

Saugor HG 1 is a pre-1854 handstruck postal marking of the post office at Saugor — the present-day Sagar — in the Bombay Presidency, British India, in recorded use from 1821 to 1837. Known strikes are in black. It is listed in 1989 Catalogue, where each marking of British India is assigned a figure number — hence "HG 1".

7 surviving covers bearing this mark are recorded in the census, each with images and provenance. On the strength of that count the mark is graded "Common" — the grade moves automatically as new covers are recorded. Collectors searching for saugor pre stamp covers, saugor postal history or "Saugor HG1" material can compare HG 1 across every office or browse the rest of the Saugor marks.

Frequently asked

What is the Saugor HG 1 handstamp?: Saugor HG 1 is a pre-1854 handstruck postal marking of Saugor (modern Sagar) in the Bombay Presidency, British India, in recorded use from 1821 to 1837. The "HG 1" designation is its figure number in the Hammond Giles catalogue of the handstruck postage stamps of India. Known strikes are in black.
How rare is Saugor HG 1?: Saugor HG 1 is graded "Common" in this census. Rarity here is evidence-based: it is derived from the number of surviving covers actually recorded, not estimated. 7 surviving covers bearing this mark are recorded in the census, each with images and provenance.
What does a Saugor pre stamp cover with HG 1 look like?: A pre stamp (pre philatelic) cover from Saugor is a folded letter or envelope carried before India's first adhesive stamp of 1854, with postage shown entirely by hand-struck marks like HG 1. 7 surviving covers bearing this mark are recorded in the census, each with images and provenance. Each census record on this page links to full cover images, dates and auction provenance.
How do I identify or submit a Saugor HG 1 cover?: Compare your cover against the reference impression and recorded examples on this page — check the mark's shape, colour and date range (1821–1837). If your cover is not already recorded, you can submit front and back photographs through the census form on this page; every submission is editor-reviewed before publication.

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Other recorded marks at Saugor

4 marks

4 other pre-1854 postal markings of Saugor are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

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“Saugor HG 1 — handstamp,” Hand Struck Stamps, https://handstruckstampsindia.com/bombay/saugor/hg-1 (accessed 10 August 2026).

Updated: 10 Aug 2026