How scarce is the Bangalore HG 15 mark on this cover?

The census grades Bangalore HG 15 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1848–1861.

When was COV-4057 posted?

COV-4057 is dated 6 February 1855, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 15 (1848–1861).

COV-4057

6 February 1855 Bangalore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 February 1855, Bangalore HG 15 handstruck folded letter (COV-4057) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Grosvenor Auctions

Date

6 February 1855

Description

India: Cancellations and Covers: 1855 small native cover to Madras, the obverse with boxed BANGALORE/BEARING and Rc. HOUSE/No 1 both in blue, reverse with boxed AM in black and Madras 1855 (Feb. 6) receiving datestamp in red, small faults but scarce. Photo.

Auction

Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions

75, Lot 1712

Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions

65, Lot 1900

Same office

Other recorded marks at Bangalore

18 marks

18 other pre-1854 postal markings of Bangalore 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 Bangalore pre stamp cover

COV-4057 is a Bangalore pre stamp cover of 6 February 1855 bearing the Bangalore HG 15 handstamp, struck in blue, recorded in the census of Bangalore postal history — the office known today as Bengaluru, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions 75 lot 1712; and Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions 65 lot 1900.

1 image of COV-4057 is recorded (front); the Bangalore HG 15 mark itself is recorded in use 1848–1861.

Questions about COV-4057

What is COV-4057?: COV-4057 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bangalore, Madras Presidency of 6 February 1855, bearing the Bangalore HG 15 handstamp in blue. India: Cancellations and Covers: 1855 small native cover to Madras, the obverse with boxed BANGALORE/BEARING and Rc. HOUSE/No 1 both in blue, reverse with boxed AM in black and Madras 1855 (Feb. 6) receiving datestamp in red, small faults but scarce. Photo.
How scarce is the Bangalore HG 15 mark on this cover?: The census grades Bangalore HG 15 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1848–1861.
What is the provenance of COV-4057?: Its recorded auction history runs through Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions 75 lot 1712; and Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions 65 lot 1900.
When was COV-4057 posted?: COV-4057 is dated 6 February 1855, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 15 (1848–1861).

About this record

This 6 February 1855 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Bangalore HG 15 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions, 75, lot 1712; Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions, 65, lot 1900.