1 April 1827 Benares Cover

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18 other pre-1854 postal markings of Benares are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

• Benares HG 1handstampBlack1810–1820
• Benares HG 2handstampBlack1811
• Benares HG 4handstampBlack1827-35
• Benares HG 5handstampBlack1829
• Benares HG 6handstampBlack1832–1835
• Benares HG 7handstampRed1838–1853

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About this Benares pre stamp cover

Questions about COV-5248

What is COV-5248?

COV-5248 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Benares, North Western Provinces of 1 April 1827, bearing the Benares HG 3 handstamp in black. India, Benares, 1827, "BENARES POST PAID/18__" Double-Circle Handstamp (Giles 3). Clear strike with manuscript "Sultanpore 1st April 1827" date added on back of folded letter to Major Ouseley in Calcutta, manuscript "PsPd 8 as" , red framed "AM" handstamp, Calcutta (Apr. 8) arrival backstamp, Very Fine

How scarce is the Benares HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Benares HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1824–1836.

What is the provenance of COV-5248?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026) lot 10023 (2026).

When was COV-5248 posted?

COV-5248 is dated 1 April 1827, within the recorded period of use of Benares HG 3 (1824–1836).