How scarce is the Calcutta SD16a mark on this cover?

The census grades Calcutta SD16a as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1846–1851.

When was COV-383 posted?

COV-383 is dated 7 April 1846, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SD16a (1846–1851).

COV-383

7 April 1846 Calcutta Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 7 April 1846, Calcutta SD16a handstruck folded letter (COV-383) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Calcutta SD16a, back (COV-383) — back

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Date

7 April 1846

Description

India, Calcutta, 1846, "INDI_" Framed Handstamp (Giles SD16a). Well struck in red on 1846 cover to Newcastle, England, sender's directive "pr Steam Ship Hindustan via Marseilles" , red Caclutta G.P.O. Ship Letter (Apr. 7) despatch datestamp on back, London (May 21) transit and Newcastle (May 22) arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/6" rate marking, Fine strike of this defective marking

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10043, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

Provenance

"Magnolia"

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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-383 is a Calcutta pre stamp cover of 7 April 1846 bearing the Calcutta SD16a 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10043.

2 images of COV-383 are recorded (front, back); the Calcutta SD16a mark itself is recorded in use 1846–1851.

Questions about COV-383

What is COV-383?: COV-383 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 7 April 1846, bearing the Calcutta SD16a handstamp in red. India, Calcutta, 1846, "INDI_" Framed Handstamp (Giles SD16a). Well struck in red on 1846 cover to Newcastle, England, sender's directive "pr Steam Ship Hindustan via Marseilles" , red Caclutta G.P.O. Ship Letter (Apr. 7) despatch datestamp on back, London (May 21) transit and Newcastle (May 22) arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/6" rate marking, Fine strike of this defective marking
How scarce is the Calcutta SD16a mark on this cover?: The census grades Calcutta SD16a as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1846–1851.
What is the provenance of COV-383?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10043.
When was COV-383 posted?: COV-383 is dated 7 April 1846, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SD16a (1846–1851).

About this record

This 7 April 1846 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Calcutta SD16a handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 19 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10043.