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

The census grades Aurungabad HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1861.

When was COV-891 posted?

COV-891 is dated 2 October 1845, within the recorded period of use of Aurungabad HG 2 (1841–1861).

COV-891

2 October 1845 Aurungabad Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 2 October 1845, Aurungabad HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-891)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Aurungabad HG 2, scan 2 (COV-891)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions

Date

2 October 1845

Description

1845 (Oct 2) Entire letter posted at Aurungabad and sent via Bombay and London to Madeira, Portugal, with boxed “Returned for Postage” mark of London on front. Pre-paid 5 annas but returned for payment of the entire India ship letter postage of 2s 10d. Re-posted Aurungabad October 29 and showing on front “BOMBAY Bearing” boxed mark with date, and 460 reis charge handstamp. A complex entire with several deleted notations and markings that merit further study.

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Other recorded marks at Aurungabad

2 marks

2 other pre-1854 postal markings of Aurungabad 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 Aurungabad pre stamp cover

COV-891 is an Aurungabad pre stamp cover of 2 October 1845 bearing the Aurungabad HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Aurungabad postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 30409.

2 images of COV-891 are recorded; the Aurungabad HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1841–1861.

Questions about COV-891

What is COV-891?: COV-891 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Aurungabad, Madras Presidency of 2 October 1845, bearing the Aurungabad HG 2 handstamp in red. 1845 (Oct 2) Entire letter posted at Aurungabad and sent via Bombay and London to Madeira, Portugal, with boxed “Returned for Postage” mark of London on front. Pre-paid 5 annas but returned for payment of the entire India ship letter postage of 2s 10d. Re-posted Aurungabad October 29 and showing on front “BOMBAY Bearing” boxed mark with date, and 460 reis charge handstamp. A complex entire with several deleted notations and markings that merit further study.
How scarce is the Aurungabad HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Aurungabad HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1861.
What is the provenance of COV-891?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman lot 30409.
When was COV-891 posted?: COV-891 is dated 2 October 1845, within the recorded period of use of Aurungabad HG 2 (1841–1861).

About this record

This 2 October 1845 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Aurungabad HG 2 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 6 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with David Feldman, lot 30409.