How scarce is the Calcutta SD24 mark on this cover?

The census grades Calcutta SD24 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1854.

When was COV-1890 posted?

COV-1890 is dated 1842, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SD24 (1842–1854).

COV-1890

1842 Calcutta Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1842, Calcutta SD24 handstruck folded letter (COV-1890)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

1842

Description

1842-66 covers (6) with a variety of handstamps including one from a female asylum in Madras, 1862 OHMS from Rawalpindi to The Sub Treasurer at Fort William and 1866 with fancy-framed "too late"

Auction

Spink

13025 - The award winning "Medina" collection of India Part II., Lot 3

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-1890 is a Calcutta pre stamp cover of 1842 bearing the Calcutta SD24 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?

1842-66 covers (6) with a variety of handstamps including one from a female asylum in Madras, 1862 OHMS from Rawalpindi to The Sub Treasurer at Fort William and 1866 with fancy-framed "too late"

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 13025 - The award winning "Medina" collection of India Part II. lot 3.

1 image of COV-1890 is recorded; the Calcutta SD24 mark itself is recorded in use 1842–1854.

Questions about COV-1890

What is COV-1890?: COV-1890 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 1842, bearing the Calcutta SD24 handstamp in red. 1842-66 covers (6) with a variety of handstamps including one from a female asylum in Madras, 1862 OHMS from Rawalpindi to The Sub Treasurer at Fort William and 1866 with fancy-framed "too late"
How scarce is the Calcutta SD24 mark on this cover?: The census grades Calcutta SD24 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1854.
What is the provenance of COV-1890?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 13025 - The award winning "Medina" collection of India Part II. lot 3.
When was COV-1890 posted?: COV-1890 is dated 1842, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SD24 (1842–1854).

About this record

This 1842 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Calcutta SD24 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 13025 - The award winning "Medina" collection of India Part II., lot 3.