How scarce is the Saugor HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Saugor HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1851.

When was COV-4117 posted?

COV-4117 is dated 22 January 1844, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 2 (1837–1851).

COV-4117

22 January 1844 Saugor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 January 1844, Saugor HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-4117) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

22 January 1844

Description

Entire posted from Sagor on 22nd January 1844 to Calcutta with "Sagor/Paid" HG2 cancellation in red with postage of 10 Anna's paid along with Calcutta GPO and "AM" delivery marks. Excellent contents addressed to Major Owley regarding the conditions of the British army and other factors influencing the soldiers.

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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-4117 is a Saugor pre stamp cover of 22 January 1844 bearing the Saugor HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, 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-4117 is recorded (front); the Saugor HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1851.

Questions about COV-4117

What is COV-4117?: COV-4117 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Saugor, Bombay Presidency of 22 January 1844, bearing the Saugor HG 2 handstamp in red. Entire posted from Sagor on 22nd January 1844 to Calcutta with "Sagor/Paid" HG2 cancellation in red with postage of 10 Anna's paid along with Calcutta GPO and "AM" delivery marks. Excellent contents addressed to Major Owley regarding the conditions of the British army and other factors influencing the soldiers.
How scarce is the Saugor HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Saugor HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1851.
When was COV-4117 posted?: COV-4117 is dated 22 January 1844, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 2 (1837–1851).

About this record

This 22 January 1844 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Saugor HG 2 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded.