How scarce is the Calcutta SD9 mark on this cover?

The census grades Calcutta SD9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1836.

When was COV-1135 posted?

COV-1135 is dated 27 December 1833, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SD9 (1828–1836).

COV-1135

27 December 1833 Calcutta Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 27 December 1833, Calcutta SD9 handstruck folded letter (COV-1135)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

27 December 1833

Description

Moongyr: 1833 (27 Dec.) entire letter to Rugby showing a fine strike of the rare oval intaglio "Post/Moongyr/Paid" (HG 1), also boxed Calcutta Ship Letter datestamp (HG SD9) and boxed "INDIA LETTER/PLYMOUTH". A splendid exhibition item.

Auction

Spink

India & States, Ceylon and Borneo (Sale 3015), Lot 347, (17 October 2003)

Spink

Lot 159

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Calcutta

184 marks

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About this Calcutta pre stamp cover

COV-1135 is a Calcutta pre stamp cover of 27 December 1833 bearing the Calcutta SD9 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink India & States, Ceylon and Borneo (Sale 3015) lot 347 (17 October 2003); and Spink lot 159.

1 image of COV-1135 is recorded; the Calcutta SD9 mark itself is recorded in use 1828–1836.

Questions about COV-1135

What is COV-1135?: COV-1135 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 27 December 1833, bearing the Calcutta SD9 handstamp in black. Moongyr: 1833 (27 Dec.) entire letter to Rugby showing a fine strike of the rare oval intaglio "Post/Moongyr/Paid" (HG 1), also boxed Calcutta Ship Letter datestamp (HG SD9) and boxed "INDIA LETTER/PLYMOUTH". A splendid exhibition item.
How scarce is the Calcutta SD9 mark on this cover?: The census grades Calcutta SD9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-1135?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink India & States, Ceylon and Borneo (Sale 3015) lot 347 (17 October 2003); and Spink lot 159.
When was COV-1135 posted?: COV-1135 is dated 27 December 1833, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SD9 (1828–1836).

About this record

This 27 December 1833 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Calcutta SD9 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, India & States, Ceylon and Borneo (Sale 3015), lot 347, (17 October 2003); Spink, lot 159.