COV-939 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bellary, Madras Presidency of 16 April 1835, bearing the Bellary HG 4 handstamp in red. Postal cover from bellary (madras), bearing HG 4 handstamp in Red. Dated 16 April 1835. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

How scarce is the Bellary HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Bellary HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1837.

When was COV-939 posted?

COV-939 is dated 16 April 1835, within the recorded period of use of Bellary HG 4 (1828–1837).

COV-939

16 April 1835 Bellary Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 April 1835, Bellary HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-939)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

16 April 1835

Description

Postal cover from bellary (madras), bearing HG 4 handstamp in Red. Dated 16 April 1835. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

Private

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-939 is a Bellary pre stamp cover of 16 April 1835 bearing the Bellary HG 4 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 4 handstamp in Red. Dated 16 April 1835. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Private.

1 image of COV-939 is recorded; the Bellary HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1828–1837.

Questions about COV-939

What is COV-939?: COV-939 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bellary, Madras Presidency of 16 April 1835, bearing the Bellary HG 4 handstamp in red. Postal cover from bellary (madras), bearing HG 4 handstamp in Red. Dated 16 April 1835. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Bellary HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Bellary HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-939?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-939 posted?: COV-939 is dated 16 April 1835, within the recorded period of use of Bellary HG 4 (1828–1837).

About this record

This 16 April 1835 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Bellary HG 4 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 6 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Private.