COV-690
29 May 1830 Saugor HG 1A Cover
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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
Provenance
"Magnolia"
- •2025, Robert A. Siegel Sale No. 1325, Lot 3065
Same office
Other recorded marks at Saugor
4 marks4 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.
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, lot 3065, (2025).