COV-2714 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bellary, Madras Presidency of 22 February 1848, bearing the Bellary HG 11 handstamp in red. Postal cover from bellary (madras), bearing HG 11 handstamp in Red. Dated 22 February 1848. 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-2714 posted?

COV-2714 is dated 22 February 1848, within the recorded period of use of Bellary HG 11 (1838–1849).

COV-2714

22 February 1848 Bellary HG 11 Cover

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22 February 1848 Bellary HG 11 pre stamp cover — COV-2714 — front

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Date

22 February 1848

Description

Postal cover from bellary (madras), bearing HG 11 handstamp in Red. Dated 22 February 1848. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions

15 March 2023, Lot 1274

Same office

Other recorded marks at Bellary

12 marks

12 other pre-1854 postal markings of Bellary 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 Bellary pre stamp cover

COV-2714 is a Bellary pre stamp cover of 22 February 1848 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 22 February 1848. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions 15 March 2023 lot 1274.

1 image of COV-2714 is recorded (front); the Bellary HG 11 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1849.

Questions about COV-2714

What is COV-2714?: COV-2714 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bellary, Madras Presidency of 22 February 1848, bearing the Bellary HG 11 handstamp in red. Postal cover from bellary (madras), bearing HG 11 handstamp in Red. Dated 22 February 1848. 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-2714?: Its recorded auction history runs through Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions 15 March 2023 lot 1274.
When was COV-2714 posted?: COV-2714 is dated 22 February 1848, within the recorded period of use of Bellary HG 11 (1838–1849).

About this record

This 22 February 1848 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 Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions, 15 March 2023, lot 1274.