COV-3105 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 16 June 1803, bearing the Calcutta HG 11 handstamp in black. 1803 Entire letter to Calcutta carried by Ship’s Captain, upon arrival applied with oval G.P.O./JUNE 16/BSPS 2 (Giles #11) pmk, scarce early usage

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-3105 posted?

COV-3105 is dated 16 June 1803, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta HG 11 (1791–1818).

COV-3105

16 June 1803 Calcutta Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 June 1803, Calcutta HG 11 handstruck folded letter (COV-3105) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Calcutta HG 11, back (COV-3105) — back

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Date

16 June 1803

Description

1803 Entire letter to Calcutta carried by Ship’s Captain, upon arrival applied with oval G.P.O./JUNE 16/BSPS 2 (Giles #11) pmk, scarce early usage

Auction

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Other recorded marks at Calcutta

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About this Calcutta pre stamp cover

COV-3105 is a Calcutta pre stamp cover of 16 June 1803 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?

1803 Entire letter to Calcutta carried by Ship’s Captain, upon arrival applied with oval G.P.O./JUNE 16/BSPS 2 (Giles #11) pmk, scarce early usage

Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.

2 images of COV-3105 are recorded (front, back); the Calcutta HG 11 mark itself is recorded in use 1791–1818.

Questions about COV-3105

What is COV-3105?: COV-3105 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 16 June 1803, bearing the Calcutta HG 11 handstamp in black. 1803 Entire letter to Calcutta carried by Ship’s Captain, upon arrival applied with oval G.P.O./JUNE 16/BSPS 2 (Giles #11) pmk, scarce early usage
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-3105?: Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.
When was COV-3105 posted?: COV-3105 is dated 16 June 1803, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta HG 11 (1791–1818).

About this record

This 16 June 1803 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 collectorbazar.