COV-1656 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 16 August 1833, bearing the Calcutta G10 handstamp in black. 1833 (16 Aug.) entire letter to Dum Dum showing, on reverse, framed "O.A.P.O./Rozario & Co." (HG G10), the finer of the two recorded examples. Photo

How scarce is the Calcutta G10 mark on this cover?

The census grades Calcutta G10 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1833.

When was COV-1656 posted?

COV-1656 is dated 16 August 1833, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta G10 (1830–1833).

COV-1656

16 August 1833 Calcutta Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 August 1833, Calcutta G10 handstruck folded letter (COV-1656)

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Date

16 August 1833

Description

1833 (16 Aug.) entire letter to Dum Dum showing, on reverse, framed "O.A.P.O./Rozario & Co." (HG G10), the finer of the two recorded examples. Photo

Auction

Spink

Lot 20

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

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About this Calcutta pre stamp cover

COV-1656 is a Calcutta pre stamp cover of 16 August 1833 bearing the Calcutta G10 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Calcutta postal history — the office known today as Kolkata, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1833 (16 Aug.) entire letter to Dum Dum showing, on reverse, framed "O.A.P.O./Rozario & Co." (HG G10), the finer of the two recorded examples. Photo

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 20.

1 image of COV-1656 is recorded; the Calcutta G10 mark itself is recorded in use 1830–1833.

Questions about COV-1656

What is COV-1656?: COV-1656 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 16 August 1833, bearing the Calcutta G10 handstamp in black. 1833 (16 Aug.) entire letter to Dum Dum showing, on reverse, framed "O.A.P.O./Rozario & Co." (HG G10), the finer of the two recorded examples. Photo
How scarce is the Calcutta G10 mark on this cover?: The census grades Calcutta G10 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1833.
What is the provenance of COV-1656?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 20.
When was COV-1656 posted?: COV-1656 is dated 16 August 1833, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta G10 (1830–1833).

About this record

This 16 August 1833 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Calcutta G10 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 20.