How scarce is the Calcutta G12 mark on this cover?

The census grades Calcutta G12 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1834–1839.

When was COV-2403 posted?

COV-2403 is dated 13 March 1839, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta G12 (1834–1839).

COV-2403

13 March 1839 Calcutta Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 13 March 1839, Calcutta G12 handstruck folded letter (COV-2403) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

13 March 1839

Description

Postal cover from calcutta (bengal), bearing G12 handstamp in Red. Dated 13 March 1839. Note: 12×23mm. Please note, current research confirms this handstamp is a British marking (not India).. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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Private

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Other recorded marks at Calcutta

183 marks

183 other pre-1854 postal markings of Calcutta 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 Calcutta pre stamp cover

COV-2403 is a Calcutta pre stamp cover of 13 March 1839 bearing the Calcutta G12 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Calcutta postal history — the office known today as Kolkata, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Private.

1 image of COV-2403 is recorded (front); the Calcutta G12 mark itself is recorded in use 1834–1839.

Questions about COV-2403

What is COV-2403?: COV-2403 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 13 March 1839, bearing the Calcutta G12 handstamp in red. Postal cover from calcutta (bengal), bearing G12 handstamp in Red. Dated 13 March 1839. Note: 12×23mm. Please note, current research confirms this handstamp is a British marking (not India).. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Calcutta G12 mark on this cover?: The census grades Calcutta G12 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1834–1839.
What is the provenance of COV-2403?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-2403 posted?: COV-2403 is dated 13 March 1839, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta G12 (1834–1839).

About this record

This 13 March 1839 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Calcutta G12 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Private.