COV-3835 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bolaram, Madras Presidency of 16 May 1847, bearing the Bolaram HG 1 handstamp in red. India 1847 Prestamp cover from Bolarum to London, Giles Type 1, endorsed “Per Overland Mail via Bombay, Paid,” rated 10a, scarce early Hyderabad Residency correspondence

How scarce is the Bolaram HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Bolaram HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1854.

When was COV-3835 posted?

COV-3835 is dated 16 May 1847, within the recorded period of use of Bolaram HG 1 (1841–1854).

COV-3835

16 May 1847 Bolaram Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 May 1847, Bolaram HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3835)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Bolaram HG 1, scan 2 (COV-3835)

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Date

16 May 1847

Description

India 1847 Prestamp cover from Bolarum to London, Giles Type 1, endorsed “Per Overland Mail via Bombay, Paid,” rated 10a, scarce early Hyderabad Residency correspondence

Auction

Sephils

388, Lot 0080, (2025)

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Other recorded marks at Bolaram

1 mark

One other pre-1854 postal marking of Bolaram is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.

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About this Bolaram pre stamp cover

COV-3835 is a Bolaram pre stamp cover of 16 May 1847 bearing the Bolaram HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Bolaram postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

India 1847 Prestamp cover from Bolarum to London, Giles Type 1, endorsed “Per Overland Mail via Bombay, Paid,” rated 10a, scarce early Hyderabad Residency correspondence

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 388 lot 0080 (2025).

2 images of COV-3835 are recorded; the Bolaram HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1841–1854.

Questions about COV-3835

What is COV-3835?: COV-3835 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Bolaram, Madras Presidency of 16 May 1847, bearing the Bolaram HG 1 handstamp in red. India 1847 Prestamp cover from Bolarum to London, Giles Type 1, endorsed “Per Overland Mail via Bombay, Paid,” rated 10a, scarce early Hyderabad Residency correspondence
How scarce is the Bolaram HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Bolaram HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1854.
What is the provenance of COV-3835?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 388 lot 0080 (2025).
When was COV-3835 posted?: COV-3835 is dated 16 May 1847, within the recorded period of use of Bolaram HG 1 (1841–1854).

About this record

This 16 May 1847 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Bolaram HG 1 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 Sephils, 388, lot 0080, (2025).