How scarce is the Bangalore HG 6 mark on this cover?

The census grades Bangalore HG 6 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1838.

When was COV-355 posted?

COV-355 is dated 9 January 1838, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 6 (1826–1838).

COV-355

9 January 1838 Bangalore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 9 January 1838, Bangalore HG 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-355) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Bangalore HG 6, back (COV-355) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

9 January 1838

Description

India, Bangalore, 1838, "BANGALORE/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 6). Mostly clear strike in red with manuscript "9 January 1838" date and "A 5" rate beside on back of folded letter to Mysore, cover with slight overall toning, still Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10015, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

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Other recorded marks at Bangalore

18 marks

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About this Bangalore pre stamp cover

COV-355 is a Bangalore pre stamp cover of 9 January 1838 bearing the Bangalore HG 6 handstamp, struck in red, 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 10015.

2 images of COV-355 are recorded (front, back); the Bangalore HG 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1838.

Questions about COV-355

What is COV-355?: COV-355 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bangalore, Madras Presidency of 9 January 1838, bearing the Bangalore HG 6 handstamp in red. India, Bangalore, 1838, "BANGALORE/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 6). Mostly clear strike in red with manuscript "9 January 1838" date and "A 5" rate beside on back of folded letter to Mysore, cover with slight overall toning, still Fine strike
How scarce is the Bangalore HG 6 mark on this cover?: The census grades Bangalore HG 6 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1826–1838.
What is the provenance of COV-355?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10015.
When was COV-355 posted?: COV-355 is dated 9 January 1838, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 6 (1826–1838).

About this record

This 9 January 1838 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Bangalore HG 6 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 19 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10015.