How scarce is the Bangalore HG 5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Bangalore HG 5 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1837.

When was COV-943 posted?

COV-943 is dated 2 January 1823, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 5 (1823–1837).

COV-943

2 January 1823 Bangalore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 2 January 1823, Bangalore HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-943)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

2 January 1823

Description

Entire posted from Bangalore to Madras with "Bangalore Post Not Paid" HG5 handstamp in red color along with Madras Bearing postage and other handstamps, posted on 2nd January 1823 with postage due of 1 Rupee, 2 annas.

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Other recorded marks at Bangalore

18 marks

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About this Bangalore pre stamp cover

COV-943 is a Bangalore pre stamp cover of 2 January 1823 bearing the Bangalore HG 5 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 David Feldman.

1 image of COV-943 is recorded; the Bangalore HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-943

What is COV-943?: COV-943 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bangalore, Madras Presidency of 2 January 1823, bearing the Bangalore HG 5 handstamp in black. Entire posted from Bangalore to Madras with "Bangalore Post Not Paid" HG5 handstamp in red color along with Madras Bearing postage and other handstamps, posted on 2nd January 1823 with postage due of 1 Rupee, 2 annas.
How scarce is the Bangalore HG 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Bangalore HG 5 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-943?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman.
When was COV-943 posted?: COV-943 is dated 2 January 1823, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 5 (1823–1837).

About this record

This 2 January 1823 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Bangalore HG 5 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with David Feldman.