COV-4635 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 3 August 1859, bearing the Calcutta SD31 handstamp in red. INDIA 1859.8.3 Wrapper 1a per "Baltic"? Ship Letter: CALCUTTA, RANGOON - oval

How scarce is the Calcutta SD31 mark on this cover?

The census grades Calcutta SD31 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1858–1867.

When was COV-4635 posted?

COV-4635 is dated 3 August 1859, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SD31 (1858–1867).

COV-4635

3 August 1859 Calcutta Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 3 August 1859, Calcutta SD31 handstruck folded letter (COV-4635) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Calcutta SD31, back (COV-4635) — back

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Date

3 August 1859

Description

INDIA 1859.8.3 Wrapper 1a per "Baltic"? Ship Letter: CALCUTTA, RANGOON - oval

Auction

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Other recorded marks at Calcutta

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About this Calcutta pre stamp cover

COV-4635 is a Calcutta pre stamp cover of 3 August 1859 bearing the Calcutta SD31 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?

INDIA 1859.8.3 Wrapper 1a per "Baltic"? Ship Letter: CALCUTTA, RANGOON - oval

Its recorded auction history runs through eBay.

2 images of COV-4635 are recorded (front, back); the Calcutta SD31 mark itself is recorded in use 1858–1867.

Questions about COV-4635

What is COV-4635?: COV-4635 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 3 August 1859, bearing the Calcutta SD31 handstamp in red. INDIA 1859.8.3 Wrapper 1a per "Baltic"? Ship Letter: CALCUTTA, RANGOON - oval
How scarce is the Calcutta SD31 mark on this cover?: The census grades Calcutta SD31 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1858–1867.
What is the provenance of COV-4635?: Its recorded auction history runs through eBay.
When was COV-4635 posted?: COV-4635 is dated 3 August 1859, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SD31 (1858–1867).

About this record

This 3 August 1859 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Calcutta SD31 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 10 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with eBay.