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

The census grades Bellary HG 9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1856.

When was COV-2877 posted?

COV-2877 is dated 23 August 1841, within the recorded period of use of Bellary HG 9 (1841–1856).

COV-2877

23 August 1841 Bellary Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 23 August 1841, Bellary HG 9 handstruck folded letter (COV-2877)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Bellary HG 9, scan 2 (COV-2877)

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Date

23 August 1841

Description

1841 (Aug 23) Bellary (Ballari)–Madras (Chennai) inland letter with Giles 9 tripartite rectangular BELLARY Paid dispatch mark dt. 1841 August 23 in red with 3As in ms for wt. upto 2.92gm (¼ tola) & for distance 508km (316 mile), square Giles G9 A.M. (Ante Meridiem) mark & bipartite rectangular Giles MX5 (ex-MG5) G.P.O. mark of Madras (Chennai) dt. 1841 Aug 26 in red.

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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-2877 is a Bellary pre stamp cover of 23 August 1841 bearing the Bellary HG 9 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through NityaPushta.

2 images of COV-2877 are recorded; the Bellary HG 9 mark itself is recorded in use 1841–1856.

Questions about COV-2877

What is COV-2877?: COV-2877 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bellary, Madras Presidency of 23 August 1841, bearing the Bellary HG 9 handstamp in red. 1841 (Aug 23) Bellary (Ballari)–Madras (Chennai) inland letter with Giles 9 tripartite rectangular BELLARY Paid dispatch mark dt. 1841 August 23 in red with 3As in ms for wt. upto 2.92gm (¼ tola) & for distance 508km (316 mile), square Giles G9 A.M. (Ante Meridiem) mark & bipartite rectangular Giles MX5 (ex-MG5) G.P.O. mark of Madras (Chennai) dt. 1841 Aug 26 in red.
How scarce is the Bellary HG 9 mark on this cover?: The census grades Bellary HG 9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1856.
What is the provenance of COV-2877?: Its recorded auction history runs through NityaPushta.
When was COV-2877 posted?: COV-2877 is dated 23 August 1841, within the recorded period of use of Bellary HG 9 (1841–1856).

About this record

This 23 August 1841 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Bellary HG 9 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with NityaPushta.