COV-5672 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bangalore, Madras Presidency of 31 August 1838, bearing the Bangalore HG 6 handstamp in red. 1838 (31 Aug) Entire from Bangalore (Giles 9) via Bombay (SD6) per steamer to London (12 Nov).

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-5672 posted?

COV-5672 is dated 31 August 1838, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 6 (1826–1838).

COV-5672

31 August 1838 Bangalore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 31 August 1838, Bangalore HG 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-5672) — front

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Date

31 August 1838

Description

1838 (31 Aug) Entire from Bangalore (Giles 9) via Bombay (SD6) per steamer to London (12 Nov).

Auction

India Study Circle

Auction No. 191a, Lot 011, (6 Jan 2019)

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About this Bangalore pre stamp cover

COV-5672 is a Bangalore pre stamp cover of 31 August 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?

1838 (31 Aug) Entire from Bangalore (Giles 9) via Bombay (SD6) per steamer to London (12 Nov).

Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle Auction No. 191a lot 011 (6 Jan 2019).

1 image of COV-5672 is recorded (front); the Bangalore HG 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1838.

Questions about COV-5672

What is COV-5672?: COV-5672 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bangalore, Madras Presidency of 31 August 1838, bearing the Bangalore HG 6 handstamp in red. 1838 (31 Aug) Entire from Bangalore (Giles 9) via Bombay (SD6) per steamer to London (12 Nov).
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-5672?: Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle Auction No. 191a lot 011 (6 Jan 2019).
When was COV-5672 posted?: COV-5672 is dated 31 August 1838, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 6 (1826–1838).

About this record

This 31 August 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 21 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with India Study Circle, Auction No. 191a, lot 011, (6 Jan 2019).