How scarce is the Calcutta HG 11 mark on this cover?

The census grades Calcutta HG 11 as very common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1791–1818.

When was COV-2947 posted?

COV-2947 is dated 24 June 1796, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta HG 11 (1791–1818).

COV-2947

24 June 1796 Calcutta Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 24 June 1796, Calcutta HG 11 handstruck folded letter (COV-2947) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Date

24 June 1796

Description

CALCUTTA TO CHANDERNAGORE - EARLY PREPAID COVER WITH OVAL CALCUTTA “GPO/PtPd” D.S.; Fine 24 June 1796 EL from Calcutta to “Chandernagore” with a lovely strike of the early double-oval Calcutta “G.P.O./JUNE [24]/PtPd.[1]” (HG Type 11; early usage) inverted on the top flap. Exhibition Quality.

Auction

Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Manning, Lot 87, (2015)

Provenance

Manning

Same office

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-2947 is a Calcutta pre stamp cover of 24 June 1796 bearing the Calcutta HG 11 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 87 (2015).

1 image of COV-2947 is recorded (front); the Calcutta HG 11 mark itself is recorded in use 1791–1818.

Questions about COV-2947

What is COV-2947?: COV-2947 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 24 June 1796, bearing the Calcutta HG 11 handstamp in black. CALCUTTA TO CHANDERNAGORE - EARLY PREPAID COVER WITH OVAL CALCUTTA “GPO/PtPd” D.S.; Fine 24 June 1796 EL from Calcutta to “Chandernagore” with a lovely strike of the early double-oval Calcutta “G.P.O./JUNE [24]/PtPd.[1]” (HG Type 11; early usage) inverted on the top flap. Exhibition Quality.
How scarce is the Calcutta HG 11 mark on this cover?: The census grades Calcutta HG 11 as very common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1791–1818.
What is the provenance of COV-2947?: Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 87 (2015).
When was COV-2947 posted?: COV-2947 is dated 24 June 1796, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta HG 11 (1791–1818).

About this record

This 24 June 1796 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Calcutta HG 11 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Very common” in this census — one of 16 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd, Manning, lot 87, (2015).