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-201 posted?

COV-201 is dated 30 September 1815, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 2 (1803–1825).

COV-201

30 September 1815 Bangalore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 30 September 1815, Bangalore HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-201) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Bangalore HG 2, back (COV-201) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

30 September 1815

Description

India, Bangalore, 1815, "Post Paid/Bangalore" Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Mostly complete strike in red with manuscript "30th Sept. 1815" date marking on folded letter from William Garrard to de Havilland in Chittoor, manuscript "3f" rate marking, Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10008, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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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-201 is a Bangalore pre stamp cover of 30 September 1815 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10008.

2 images of COV-201 are recorded (front, back); the Bangalore HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1803–1825.

Questions about COV-201

What is COV-201?: COV-201 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bangalore, Madras Presidency of 30 September 1815, bearing the Bangalore HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Bangalore, 1815, "Post Paid/Bangalore" Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Mostly complete strike in red with manuscript "30th Sept. 1815" date marking on folded letter from William Garrard to de Havilland in Chittoor, manuscript "3f" rate marking, Fine strike
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-201?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10008.
When was COV-201 posted?: COV-201 is dated 30 September 1815, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 2 (1803–1825).

About this record

This 30 September 1815 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10008.