How scarce is the Calcutta SD12 mark on this cover?

The census grades Calcutta SD12 as very common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1851.

When was COV-3529 posted?

COV-3529 is dated 4 January 1838, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SD12 (1837–1851).

COV-3529

4 January 1838 Calcutta Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 4 January 1838, Calcutta SD12 handstruck folded letter (COV-3529) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Calcutta SD12, front (COV-3529) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Jochen Heddergott

Date

4 January 1838

Description

Postal cover from calcutta (bengal), bearing SD12 handstamp in Red. Dated 4 January 1838. Note: 31 X 31 mm Overland by Govt. Steamers ex - Bombay. Dec '37-Jan '51. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

Corinphila Auctions

Provenance

Jochen Heddergott

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-3529 is a Calcutta pre stamp cover of 4 January 1838 bearing the Calcutta SD12 handstamp, struck in red, 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 Corinphila Auctions.

2 images of COV-3529 are recorded (front); the Calcutta SD12 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1851.

Questions about COV-3529

What is COV-3529?: COV-3529 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 4 January 1838, bearing the Calcutta SD12 handstamp in red. Postal cover from calcutta (bengal), bearing SD12 handstamp in Red. Dated 4 January 1838. Note: 31 X 31 mm Overland by Govt. Steamers ex - Bombay. Dec '37-Jan '51. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Calcutta SD12 mark on this cover?: The census grades Calcutta SD12 as very common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1851.
What is the provenance of COV-3529?: Its recorded auction history runs through Corinphila Auctions.
When was COV-3529 posted?: COV-3529 is dated 4 January 1838, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SD12 (1837–1851).

About this record

This 4 January 1838 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Calcutta SD12 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Very common” in this census — one of 26 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Corinphila Auctions.