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

The census grades Saugor HG 1A as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822–1836.

When was COV-2973 posted?

COV-2973 is dated 22 May 1830, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 1A (1822–1836).

COV-2973

22 May 1830 Saugor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 May 1830, Saugor HG 1A handstruck folded letter (COV-2973) — front

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Date

22 May 1830

Description

1830 : Letter from Saugor in Central Province(22 May) via Calcutta.(3 Jul.) Saugor (an Island near Cal.), Plymouth to London (2 Nov.). In Transit: 164 days. Prepaid inland postage Saugor-Cal.7% as.+Cal.-Saugor (Bengal) 2 as.- 9% as. Bearing : Ship postage 4 d. + Plymouth-London (216 miles) 11 d. = 1/3 d.

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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-2973 is a Saugor pre stamp cover of 22 May 1830 bearing the Saugor HG 1A 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?

1 image of COV-2973 is recorded (front); the Saugor HG 1A mark itself is recorded in use 1822–1836.

Questions about COV-2973

What is COV-2973?: COV-2973 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Saugor, Bombay Presidency of 22 May 1830, bearing the Saugor HG 1A handstamp in black. 1830 : Letter from Saugor in Central Province(22 May) via Calcutta.(3 Jul.) Saugor (an Island near Cal.), Plymouth to London (2 Nov.). In Transit: 164 days. Prepaid inland postage Saugor-Cal.7% as.+Cal.-Saugor (Bengal) 2 as.- 9% as. Bearing : Ship postage 4 d. + Plymouth-London (216 miles) 11 d. = 1/3 d.
How scarce is the Saugor HG 1A mark on this cover?: The census grades Saugor HG 1A as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822–1836.
When was COV-2973 posted?: COV-2973 is dated 22 May 1830, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 1A (1822–1836).

About this record

This 22 May 1830 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Saugor HG 1A handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded.