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-554 posted?

COV-554 is dated 8 August 1832, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 6 (1826–1838).

COV-554

8 August 1832 Bangalore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 8 August 1832, Bangalore HG 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-554) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

8 August 1832

Description

1832 (8 Aug.) entire letter from Madras to Horsenden, Buckinghamshire, rated "2/7", and showing on the reverse framed "bangalore/post paid" (HG6) and "india letter/portsmouth" in red, "out station/madras/11au11/1832/ship letter" and "madras/11au11/1832" ovals in black.

Auction

Spink

Lot 5119

Same office

Other recorded marks at Bangalore

18 marks

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About this Bangalore pre stamp cover

COV-554 is a Bangalore pre stamp cover of 8 August 1832 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 Spink lot 5119.

1 image of COV-554 is recorded (front); the Bangalore HG 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1838.

Questions about COV-554

What is COV-554?: COV-554 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bangalore, Madras Presidency of 8 August 1832, bearing the Bangalore HG 6 handstamp in red. 1832 (8 Aug.) entire letter from Madras to Horsenden, Buckinghamshire, rated "2/7", and showing on the reverse framed "bangalore/post paid" (HG6) and "india letter/portsmouth" in red, "out station/madras/11au11/1832/ship letter" and "madras/11au11/1832" ovals in black.
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-554?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 5119.
When was COV-554 posted?: COV-554 is dated 8 August 1832, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 6 (1826–1838).

About this record

This 8 August 1832 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 Spink, lot 5119.