COV-841 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Saugor, Bombay Presidency of 6 November 1836, bearing the Saugor HG 1 handstamp in black. 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.

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-841 posted?

COV-841 is dated 6 November 1836, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 1 (1821–1837).

COV-841

6 November 1836 Saugor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 November 1836, Saugor HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-841)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Kishore Chandak

Date

6 November 1836

Description

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.

Auction

Spink

Giles, Lot 284, (Oct. 2000)

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

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-841 is a Saugor pre stamp cover of 6 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 : 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.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Giles lot 284 (Oct. 2000).

1 image of COV-841 is recorded; the Saugor HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1821–1837.

Questions about COV-841

What is COV-841?: COV-841 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Saugor, Bombay Presidency of 6 November 1836, bearing the Saugor HG 1 handstamp in black. 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.
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-841?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Giles lot 284 (Oct. 2000).
When was COV-841 posted?: COV-841 is dated 6 November 1836, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 1 (1821–1837).

About this record

This 6 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 Spink, Giles, lot 284, (Oct. 2000).