COV-2013 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 1836, bearing the Calcutta SD10 handstamp in black. 1836 (31 Aug) Outer cover, Calcutta (Giles SD10) to Edinburgh, boxed INDIA LETTER/LIVERPOOL and circular POSTAGE TO LONDON NOT PAID.

How scarce is the Calcutta SD10 mark on this cover?

The census grades Calcutta SD10 as very common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1834–1840.

When was COV-2013 posted?

COV-2013 is dated 1836, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SD10 (1834–1840).

COV-2013

1836 Calcutta Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1836, Calcutta SD10 handstruck folded letter (COV-2013)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of India Study Circle

Date

1836

Description

1836 (31 Aug) Outer cover, Calcutta (Giles SD10) to Edinburgh, boxed INDIA LETTER/LIVERPOOL and circular POSTAGE TO LONDON NOT PAID.

Auction

India Study Circle

Lot 2500

Same office

Other recorded marks at Calcutta

183 marks

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About this Calcutta pre stamp cover

COV-2013 is a Calcutta pre stamp cover of 1836 bearing the Calcutta SD10 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?

1836 (31 Aug) Outer cover, Calcutta (Giles SD10) to Edinburgh, boxed INDIA LETTER/LIVERPOOL and circular POSTAGE TO LONDON NOT PAID.

Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle lot 2500.

1 image of COV-2013 is recorded; the Calcutta SD10 mark itself is recorded in use 1834–1840.

Questions about COV-2013

What is COV-2013?: COV-2013 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 1836, bearing the Calcutta SD10 handstamp in black. 1836 (31 Aug) Outer cover, Calcutta (Giles SD10) to Edinburgh, boxed INDIA LETTER/LIVERPOOL and circular POSTAGE TO LONDON NOT PAID.
How scarce is the Calcutta SD10 mark on this cover?: The census grades Calcutta SD10 as very common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1834–1840.
What is the provenance of COV-2013?: Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle lot 2500.
When was COV-2013 posted?: COV-2013 is dated 1836, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SD10 (1834–1840).

About this record

This 1836 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Calcutta SD10 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Very common” in this census — one of 19 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with India Study Circle, lot 2500.