How scarce is the Saugor HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Saugor HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1821–1837.

When was COV-1182 posted?

COV-1182 is dated 23 October 1836, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 1 (1821–1837).

COV-1182

23 October 1836 Saugor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 23 October 1836, Saugor HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1182)

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Date

23 October 1836

Description

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

Auction

StampBay

3, Lot 11

Same office

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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About this Saugor pre stamp cover

COV-1182 is a Saugor pre stamp cover of 23 October 1836 bearing the Saugor HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Saugor postal history — the office known today as Sagar, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

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

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 3 lot 11.

1 image of COV-1182 is recorded; the Saugor HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1821–1837.

Questions about COV-1182

What is COV-1182?: COV-1182 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Saugor, Bombay Presidency of 23 October 1836, bearing the Saugor HG 1 handstamp in black. SAUGOR ptpd HG 1 very fine strike on 1836 fl to Calcutta
How scarce is the Saugor HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Saugor HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1821–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1182?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 3 lot 11.
When was COV-1182 posted?: COV-1182 is dated 23 October 1836, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 1 (1821–1837).

About this record

This 23 October 1836 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Saugor HG 1 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 3, lot 11.