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-311 posted?

COV-311 is dated 27 October 1836, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 1 (1821–1837).

COV-311

27 October 1836 Saugor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 27 October 1836, Saugor HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-311) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Saugor HG 1, back (COV-311) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

27 October 1836

Description

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

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10120, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia"

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-311 is a Saugor pre stamp cover of 27 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10120.

2 images of COV-311 are recorded (front, back); the Saugor HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1821–1837.

Questions about COV-311

What is COV-311?: COV-311 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Saugor, Bombay Presidency of 27 October 1836, bearing the Saugor HG 1 handstamp in black. 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
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-311?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10120.
When was COV-311 posted?: COV-311 is dated 27 October 1836, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 1 (1821–1837).

About this record

This 27 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10120.