How scarce is the Calcutta G9 mark on this cover?

The census grades Calcutta G9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1827–1837.

When was COV-2862 posted?

COV-2862 is dated 6 January 1834, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta G9 (1827–1837).

COV-2862

6 January 1834 Calcutta G9 Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 January 1834, Calcutta G9 handstruck folded letter (COV-2862) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Calcutta G9, front (COV-2862) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Vincent Polizatto

Date

6 January 1834

Description

1834 (January 6) Part entire posted at Patna (HG 10), transited Calcutta (HG type G9) to Bombay. Conveyed per Hugh Lindsay on the experimental voyage of 1 February 1834. Due 6/4d packet postage. Inland postage paid in India.

Auction

Lot 515

Provenance

Bob Nuttall

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Other recorded marks at Calcutta

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About this Calcutta pre stamp cover

COV-2862 is a Calcutta pre stamp cover of 6 January 1834 bearing the Calcutta G9 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?

Bob Nuttall

2 images of COV-2862 are recorded (back, front); the Calcutta G9 mark itself is recorded in use 1827–1837.

Questions about COV-2862

What is COV-2862?: COV-2862 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 6 January 1834, bearing the Calcutta G9 handstamp in red. 1834 (January 6) Part entire posted at Patna (HG 10), transited Calcutta (HG type G9) to Bombay. Conveyed per Hugh Lindsay on the experimental voyage of 1 February 1834. Due 6/4d packet postage. Inland postage paid in India.
How scarce is the Calcutta G9 mark on this cover?: The census grades Calcutta G9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1827–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-2862?: Bob Nuttall
When was COV-2862 posted?: COV-2862 is dated 6 January 1834, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta G9 (1827–1837).

About this record

This 6 January 1834 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Calcutta G9 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 18 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with lot 515.