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

The census grades Bangalore HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1803–1825.

When was COV-2003 posted?

COV-2003 is dated 29 July 1819, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 2 (1803–1825).

COV-2003

29 July 1819 Bangalore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 29 July 1819, Bangalore HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-2003)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of India Study Circle

Date

29 July 1819

Description

1819 (Jul) Cover with POST PAID mark for Bangalore (Giles 2) to Madras.

Auction

India Study Circle

Lot 1800

Same office

Other recorded marks at Bangalore

18 marks

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About this Bangalore pre stamp cover

COV-2003 is a Bangalore pre stamp cover of 29 July 1819 bearing the Bangalore HG 2 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?

1819 (Jul) Cover with POST PAID mark for Bangalore (Giles 2) to Madras.

Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle lot 1800.

1 image of COV-2003 is recorded; the Bangalore HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1803–1825.

Questions about COV-2003

What is COV-2003?: COV-2003 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bangalore, Madras Presidency of 29 July 1819, bearing the Bangalore HG 2 handstamp in black. 1819 (Jul) Cover with POST PAID mark for Bangalore (Giles 2) to Madras.
How scarce is the Bangalore HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Bangalore HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1803–1825.
What is the provenance of COV-2003?: Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle lot 1800.
When was COV-2003 posted?: COV-2003 is dated 29 July 1819, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 2 (1803–1825).

About this record

This 29 July 1819 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Bangalore HG 2 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 35 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with India Study Circle, lot 1800.