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-354 posted?

COV-354 is dated 15 September 1817, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 2 (1803–1825).

COV-354

15 September 1817 Bangalore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 September 1817, Bangalore HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-354) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Bangalore HG 2, back (COV-354) — back

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Date

15 September 1817

Description

India, Bangalore, 1817, "Post Paid/Bangalore" Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Clear strike in red with manuscript "15th Sept. 1817" date and "4½f" rate on folded letter from William Garrard to Thomas de Havilland in Madras, accompanying letter regarding a bridge built by Garrard at Muddoor, Madras (Sept. 18, Giles MX1) arrival backstamp, cover with mild vertical file fold thru Bangalore marking, written to de Havilland while he was a supervising engineer

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Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10014, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

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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-354 is a Bangalore pre stamp cover of 15 September 1817 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 9042 lot 10014.

2 images of COV-354 are recorded (front, back); the Bangalore HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1803–1825.

Questions about COV-354

What is COV-354?: COV-354 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bangalore, Madras Presidency of 15 September 1817, bearing the Bangalore HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Bangalore, 1817, "Post Paid/Bangalore" Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Clear strike in red with manuscript "15th Sept. 1817" date and "4½f" rate on folded letter from William Garrard to Thomas de Havilland in Madras, accompanying letter regarding a bridge built by Garrard at Muddoor, Madras (Sept. 18, Giles MX1) arrival backstamp, cover with mild vertical file fold thru Bangalore marking, written to de Havilland while he was a supervising engineer
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-354?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10014.
When was COV-354 posted?: COV-354 is dated 15 September 1817, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 2 (1803–1825).

About this record

This 15 September 1817 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 9042, lot 10014.