COV-3049 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bangalore, Madras Presidency of 19 January 1855, bearing the Bangalore HG 10 handstamp in black. India 1854 1a. red, Die II, used on cover dated 19 January 1855 from Bangalore to Jalna, addressed to Major G.R. Edwards, odd faint marks, still a fine and attractive cover. S.G. 14.

How scarce is the Bangalore HG 10 mark on this cover?

The census grades Bangalore HG 10 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1849–1855.

When was COV-3049 posted?

COV-3049 is dated 19 January 1855, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 10 (1849–1855).

COV-3049

19 January 1855 Bangalore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 19 January 1855, Bangalore HG 10 handstruck folded letter (COV-3049) — front

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Date

19 January 1855

Description

India 1854 1a. red, Die II, used on cover dated 19 January 1855 from Bangalore to Jalna, addressed to Major G.R. Edwards, odd faint marks, still a fine and attractive cover. S.G. 14.

Auction

Spink

Auction: 16039 - Timed Auction (Stamps), Lot 144

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Other recorded marks at Bangalore

18 marks

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About this Bangalore pre stamp cover

COV-3049 is a Bangalore pre stamp cover of 19 January 1855 bearing the Bangalore HG 10 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Bangalore postal history — the office known today as Bengaluru, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

India 1854 1a. red, Die II, used on cover dated 19 January 1855 from Bangalore to Jalna, addressed to Major G.R. Edwards, odd faint marks, still a fine and attractive cover. S.G. 14.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Auction: 16039 - Timed Auction (Stamps) lot 144.

1 image of COV-3049 is recorded (front); the Bangalore HG 10 mark itself is recorded in use 1849–1855.

Questions about COV-3049

What is COV-3049?: COV-3049 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bangalore, Madras Presidency of 19 January 1855, bearing the Bangalore HG 10 handstamp in black. India 1854 1a. red, Die II, used on cover dated 19 January 1855 from Bangalore to Jalna, addressed to Major G.R. Edwards, odd faint marks, still a fine and attractive cover. S.G. 14.
How scarce is the Bangalore HG 10 mark on this cover?: The census grades Bangalore HG 10 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1849–1855.
What is the provenance of COV-3049?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Auction: 16039 - Timed Auction (Stamps) lot 144.
When was COV-3049 posted?: COV-3049 is dated 19 January 1855, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 10 (1849–1855).

About this record

This 19 January 1855 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Bangalore HG 10 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 Spink, Auction: 16039 - Timed Auction (Stamps), lot 144.