COV-3757 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bangalore, Madras Presidency of 22 December 1845, bearing the Bangalore HG 9 handstamp in red. India 1845 Postal History: Bangalore to Madras Cover, Handstruck Postage, G.P.O. Markings, Includes Original Letter, Rare Historical Item with Giles Type 9 and MX5 Handstamps.

How scarce is the Bangalore HG 9 mark on this cover?

The census grades Bangalore HG 9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1857.

When was COV-3757 posted?

COV-3757 is dated 22 December 1845, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 9 (1837–1857).

COV-3757

22 December 1845 Bangalore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 December 1845, Bangalore HG 9 handstruck folded letter (COV-3757)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Bangalore HG 9, scan 2 (COV-3757)

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Date

22 December 1845

Description

India 1845 Postal History: Bangalore to Madras Cover, Handstruck Postage, G.P.O. Markings, Includes Original Letter, Rare Historical Item with Giles Type 9 and MX5 Handstamps.

Auction

Sephils

471, Lot 0100, (2025)

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About this Bangalore pre stamp cover

COV-3757 is a Bangalore pre stamp cover of 22 December 1845 bearing the Bangalore HG 9 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?

India 1845 Postal History: Bangalore to Madras Cover, Handstruck Postage, G.P.O. Markings, Includes Original Letter, Rare Historical Item with Giles Type 9 and MX5 Handstamps.

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 471 lot 0100 (2025).

2 images of COV-3757 are recorded; the Bangalore HG 9 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1857.

Questions about COV-3757

What is COV-3757?: COV-3757 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bangalore, Madras Presidency of 22 December 1845, bearing the Bangalore HG 9 handstamp in red. India 1845 Postal History: Bangalore to Madras Cover, Handstruck Postage, G.P.O. Markings, Includes Original Letter, Rare Historical Item with Giles Type 9 and MX5 Handstamps.
How scarce is the Bangalore HG 9 mark on this cover?: The census grades Bangalore HG 9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1857.
What is the provenance of COV-3757?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 471 lot 0100 (2025).
When was COV-3757 posted?: COV-3757 is dated 22 December 1845, within the recorded period of use of Bangalore HG 9 (1837–1857).

About this record

This 22 December 1845 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Bangalore HG 9 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 38 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Sephils, 471, lot 0100, (2025).