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-5617 posted?

COV-5617 is dated 16 September 1827, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 6 (1826–1838).

COV-5617

16 September 1827 Bangalore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 September 1827, Bangalore HG 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-5617)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Bangalore HG 6, scan 2 (COV-5617)

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Date

16 September 1827

Description

India, Bangalore, 1827, "BANGALORE/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 6). Bold and complete strike in red with manuscript "16 September 1827" date and "single post paid 4 Annas" rate added on back of folded letter to Palamanair, Very Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), Lot 327, (2026)

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Other recorded marks at Bangalore

18 marks

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About this Bangalore pre stamp cover

COV-5617 is a Bangalore pre stamp cover of 16 September 1827 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 Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 327 (2026).

2 images of COV-5617 are recorded; the Bangalore HG 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1838.

Questions about COV-5617

What is COV-5617?: COV-5617 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bangalore, Madras Presidency of 16 September 1827, bearing the Bangalore HG 6 handstamp in red. India, Bangalore, 1827, "BANGALORE/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 6). Bold and complete strike in red with manuscript "16 September 1827" date and "single post paid 4 Annas" rate added on back of folded letter to Palamanair, Very 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-5617?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 327 (2026).
When was COV-5617 posted?: COV-5617 is dated 16 September 1827, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 6 (1826–1838).

About this record

This 16 September 1827 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 21 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), lot 327, (2026).