COV-1648 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 7 September 1788, bearing the Calcutta HG 7 handstamp in black. 1788 (7 Sept.) entire to Dacca rated "3" and showing, on reverse, rare "GPO post paid.sep.29," (HG 7) with frame of h.s. 15mm. be1ow. Photo

How scarce is the Calcutta HG 7 mark on this cover?

The census grades Calcutta HG 7 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1788.

When was COV-1648 posted?

COV-1648 is dated 7 September 1788, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta HG 7 (1788).

COV-1648

7 September 1788 Calcutta Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 7 September 1788, Calcutta HG 7 handstruck folded letter (COV-1648)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

7 September 1788

Description

1788 (7 Sept.) entire to Dacca rated "3" and showing, on reverse, rare "GPO post paid.sep.29," (HG 7) with frame of h.s. 15mm. be1ow. Photo

Auction

Spink

Lot 10

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

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About this Calcutta pre stamp cover

COV-1648 is a Calcutta pre stamp cover of 7 September 1788 bearing the Calcutta HG 7 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?

1788 (7 Sept.) entire to Dacca rated "3" and showing, on reverse, rare "GPO post paid.sep.29," (HG 7) with frame of h.s. 15mm. be1ow. Photo

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 10.

1 image of COV-1648 is recorded; the Calcutta HG 7 mark itself is recorded in use 1788.

Questions about COV-1648

What is COV-1648?: COV-1648 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 7 September 1788, bearing the Calcutta HG 7 handstamp in black. 1788 (7 Sept.) entire to Dacca rated "3" and showing, on reverse, rare "GPO post paid.sep.29," (HG 7) with frame of h.s. 15mm. be1ow. Photo
How scarce is the Calcutta HG 7 mark on this cover?: The census grades Calcutta HG 7 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1788.
What is the provenance of COV-1648?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 10.
When was COV-1648 posted?: COV-1648 is dated 7 September 1788, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta HG 7 (1788).

About this record

This 7 September 1788 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Calcutta HG 7 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 10.