COV-1598 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Saugor, Bombay Presidency of 2 November 1836, bearing the Saugor HG 1 handstamp in black. 1836 SAUGOR PtPd Giles 1 on folded letter written by Capt. White to Col. Sir Thomas, Chief Engineer, Fort William

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-1598 posted?

COV-1598 is dated 2 November 1836, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 1 (1821–1837).

COV-1598

2 November 1836 Saugor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 2 November 1836, Saugor HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1598)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Saugor HG 1, scan 2 (COV-1598)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Saugor HG 1, scan 3 (COV-1598)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Saugor HG 1, scan 4 (COV-1598)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Saugor HG 1, scan 5 (COV-1598)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Saugor HG 1, scan 6 (COV-1598)

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Date

2 November 1836

Description

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

Auction

StampBay

17, Lot 124

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-1598 is a Saugor pre stamp cover of 2 November 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?

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

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 17 lot 124.

6 images of COV-1598 are recorded; the Saugor HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1821–1837.

Questions about COV-1598

What is COV-1598?: COV-1598 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Saugor, Bombay Presidency of 2 November 1836, bearing the Saugor HG 1 handstamp in black. 1836 SAUGOR PtPd Giles 1 on folded letter written by Capt. White to Col. Sir Thomas, Chief Engineer, Fort William
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-1598?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 17 lot 124.
When was COV-1598 posted?: COV-1598 is dated 2 November 1836, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 1 (1821–1837).

About this record

This 2 November 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, 17, lot 124.