COV-7 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bangalore, Madras Presidency of 23 September 1827, bearing the Bangalore HG 6 handstamp in red. Clear strike in red with manuscript "23rd September 1827" date on back of folded letter to Palamanair (Vellore), with "post paid 4 Annas" on front. Very Fine.

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-7 posted?

COV-7 is dated 23 September 1827, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 6 (1826–1838).

COV-07

23 September 1827 Bangalore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 23 September 1827, Bangalore HG 6 handstruck folded letter (COV-07) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Bangalore HG 6, back (COV-07) — back

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Date

23 September 1827

Description

Clear strike in red with manuscript "23rd September 1827" date on back of folded letter to Palamanair (Vellore), with "post paid 4 Annas" on front. Very Fine.

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10005, — Magnolia Collection Part 7

Provenance

•2026, Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, Lot 10005, Realized $475— The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 7 (Robert C. Bauer)

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Other recorded marks at Bangalore

18 marks

18 other pre-1854 postal markings of Bangalore are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

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About this Bangalore pre stamp cover

COV-7 is a Bangalore pre stamp cover of 23 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?

Clear strike in red with manuscript "23rd September 1827" date on back of folded letter to Palamanair (Vellore), with "post paid 4 Annas" on front. Very Fine.

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10005.

2 images of COV-7 are recorded (front, back); the Bangalore HG 6 mark itself is recorded in use 1826–1838.

Questions about COV-7

What is COV-7?: COV-7 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bangalore, Madras Presidency of 23 September 1827, bearing the Bangalore HG 6 handstamp in red. Clear strike in red with manuscript "23rd September 1827" date on back of folded letter to Palamanair (Vellore), with "post paid 4 Annas" on front. Very Fine.
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-7?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10005.
When was COV-7 posted?: COV-7 is dated 23 September 1827, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 6 (1826–1838).

About this record

This 23 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 19 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10005. Recorded prices realized: $475, Siegel Auction Galleries, (2026).