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-690 posted?

COV-690 is dated 29 May 1830, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 1A (1822–1836).

COV-690

29 May 1830 Saugor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 29 May 1830, Saugor HG 1A handstruck folded letter (COV-690) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Saugor HG 1A, front (COV-690) — front

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Date

29 May 1830

Description

India, Saugor (Central India), 1830, "POST OFFICE/SAUGOR" Handstamp (Giles 1). Neat circular strike with manuscript "29 May 1830" despatch docketing on back of folded letter, addressed to London, England, manuscript "Postpaid 9½ans", Calcutta Ship Letter Jun. 10 transit (Giles SD9) and London Nov. Nov. 15 arrival backstamps, red "INDIA LETTER/PORTSMOUTH" boxed handstamp (Robertson In. 3), rated "1/-", accompanied by transcription of letter, Very Fine and scarce

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale No. 1325, Lot 3065, (2025)

Provenance

"Magnolia"

•2025, Robert A. Siegel Sale No. 1325, Lot 3065

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-690 is a Saugor pre stamp cover of 29 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3065 (2025).

2 images of COV-690 are recorded (back, front); the Saugor HG 1A mark itself is recorded in use 1822–1836.

Questions about COV-690

What is COV-690?: COV-690 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Saugor, Bombay Presidency of 29 May 1830, bearing the Saugor HG 1A handstamp in black. India, Saugor (Central India), 1830, "POST OFFICE/SAUGOR" Handstamp (Giles 1). Neat circular strike with manuscript "29 May 1830" despatch docketing on back of folded letter, addressed to London, England, manuscript "Postpaid 9½ans", Calcutta Ship Letter Jun. 10 transit (Giles SD9) and London Nov. Nov. 15 arrival backstamps, red "INDIA LETTER/PORTSMOUTH" boxed handstamp (Robertson In. 3), rated "1/-", accompanied by transcription of letter, Very Fine and scarce
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.
What is the provenance of COV-690?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3065 (2025).
When was COV-690 posted?: COV-690 is dated 29 May 1830, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 1A (1822–1836).

About this record

This 29 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. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale No. 1325, lot 3065, (2025).