COV-2090 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bellary, Madras Presidency of 20 February 1838, bearing the Bellary HG 11 handstamp in red. Postal cover from bellary (madras), bearing HG 11 handstamp in Red. Dated 20 February 1838. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

How scarce is the Bellary HG 11 mark on this cover?

The census grades Bellary HG 11 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1849.

When was COV-2090 posted?

COV-2090 is dated 20 February 1838, within the recorded period of use of Bellary HG 11 (1838–1849).

COV-2090

20 February 1838 Bellary Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 20 February 1838, Bellary HG 11 handstruck folded letter (COV-2090)

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Date

20 February 1838

Description

Postal cover from bellary (madras), bearing HG 11 handstamp in Red. Dated 20 February 1838. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

Spink

Lot 536, (Oct. 2000)

Same office

Other recorded marks at Bellary

12 marks

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About this Bellary pre stamp cover

COV-2090 is a Bellary pre stamp cover of 20 February 1838 bearing the Bellary HG 11 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Bellary postal history — the office known today as Ballari, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from bellary (madras), bearing HG 11 handstamp in Red. Dated 20 February 1838. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 536 (Oct. 2000).

1 image of COV-2090 is recorded; the Bellary HG 11 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1849.

Questions about COV-2090

What is COV-2090?: COV-2090 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bellary, Madras Presidency of 20 February 1838, bearing the Bellary HG 11 handstamp in red. Postal cover from bellary (madras), bearing HG 11 handstamp in Red. Dated 20 February 1838. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Bellary HG 11 mark on this cover?: The census grades Bellary HG 11 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1849.
What is the provenance of COV-2090?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 536 (Oct. 2000).
When was COV-2090 posted?: COV-2090 is dated 20 February 1838, within the recorded period of use of Bellary HG 11 (1838–1849).

About this record

This 20 February 1838 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Bellary HG 11 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 536, (Oct. 2000).