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-2347 posted?

COV-2347 is dated 26 September 1834, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 1 (1821–1837).

COV-2347

26 September 1834 Saugor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 26 September 1834, Saugor HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2347) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Saugor HG 1, front (COV-2347) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Date

26 September 1834

Description

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

Auction

Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Manning, Lot 177, (Sept. 2015)

Provenance

Michael Manning

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-2347 is a Saugor pre stamp cover of 26 September 1834 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 177 (Sept. 2015).

2 images of COV-2347 are recorded (front); the Saugor HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1821–1837.

Questions about COV-2347

What is COV-2347?: COV-2347 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Saugor, Bombay Presidency of 26 September 1834, bearing the Saugor HG 1 handstamp in black. 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
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-2347?: Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 177 (Sept. 2015).
When was COV-2347 posted?: COV-2347 is dated 26 September 1834, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 1 (1821–1837).

About this record

This 26 September 1834 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 Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd, Manning, lot 177, (Sept. 2015).