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-4405 posted?

COV-4405 is dated 24 January 1819, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 2 (1803–1825).

COV-4405

24 January 1819 Bangalore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 24 January 1819, Bangalore HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-4405) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Bangalore HG 2, back (COV-4405) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

24 January 1819

Description

India 1819 Bangalore HG2 and mx1 madras rare cancellations pre cover handstruck Indien.Entire posted from Bangalore of Mysore Kingdom having the HG2 cancellation - Bangalore Post Paid in oval, addressed to Major De Havilland in madras Fort St George and having the rare MX1 cancellation of Madras with postage of 6 annas paid Written and signed by Captain Ganard.MX1 is one of the short lived cancellation and its very rare to find it.India pre stamp cover - Handstruck cover with Hammond Giles number - HG 2 Bangalore.Excellent condition Exhibit quality cover.

Auction

eBay

Provenance

Kadamba Collection

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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-4405 is a Bangalore pre stamp cover of 24 January 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through eBay.

2 images of COV-4405 are recorded (front, back); the Bangalore HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1803–1825.

Questions about COV-4405

What is COV-4405?: COV-4405 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bangalore, Madras Presidency of 24 January 1819, bearing the Bangalore HG 2 handstamp in black. India 1819 Bangalore HG2 and mx1 madras rare cancellations pre cover handstruck Indien.Entire posted from Bangalore of Mysore Kingdom having the HG2 cancellation - Bangalore Post Paid in oval, addressed to Major De Havilland in madras Fort St George and having the rare MX1 cancellation of Madras with postage of 6 annas paid Written and signed by Captain Ganard.MX1 is one of the short lived cancellation and its very rare to find it.India pre stamp cover - Handstruck cover with Hammond Giles number - HG 2 Bangalore.Excellent condition Exhibit quality cover.
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-4405?: Its recorded auction history runs through eBay.
When was COV-4405 posted?: COV-4405 is dated 24 January 1819, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 2 (1803–1825).

About this record

This 24 January 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 eBay.