COV-2025 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 1829, bearing the Calcutta HG 15a handstamp in black. 1829 (24 May) Entire in somewhat poor condition (tears and staining) from Calcutta (Giles 15a) to Kishenaghur (sic).

How scarce is the Calcutta HG 15a mark on this cover?

The census grades Calcutta HG 15a as very common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1817–1837.

When was COV-2025 posted?

COV-2025 is dated 1829, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta HG 15a (1817–1837).

COV-2025

1829 Calcutta Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1829, Calcutta HG 15a handstruck folded letter (COV-2025)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of India Study Circle

Date

1829

Description

1829 (24 May) Entire in somewhat poor condition (tears and staining) from Calcutta (Giles 15a) to Kishenaghur (sic).

Auction

India Study Circle

Lot 3501

Same office

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About this Calcutta pre stamp cover

COV-2025 is a Calcutta pre stamp cover of 1829 bearing the Calcutta HG 15a 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?

1829 (24 May) Entire in somewhat poor condition (tears and staining) from Calcutta (Giles 15a) to Kishenaghur (sic).

Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle lot 3501.

1 image of COV-2025 is recorded; the Calcutta HG 15a mark itself is recorded in use 1817–1837.

Questions about COV-2025

What is COV-2025?: COV-2025 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 1829, bearing the Calcutta HG 15a handstamp in black. 1829 (24 May) Entire in somewhat poor condition (tears and staining) from Calcutta (Giles 15a) to Kishenaghur (sic).
How scarce is the Calcutta HG 15a mark on this cover?: The census grades Calcutta HG 15a as very common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1817–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-2025?: Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle lot 3501.
When was COV-2025 posted?: COV-2025 is dated 1829, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta HG 15a (1817–1837).

About this record

This 1829 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Calcutta HG 15a handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Very common” in this census — one of 9 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with India Study Circle, lot 3501.