COV-1335 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 1828, bearing the Calcutta SR14 handstamp in black. 1828 Calcutta HG SR14 quadruple weight on incoming fl - scarce but in poor condition

How scarce is the Calcutta SR14 mark on this cover?

The census grades Calcutta SR14 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1827–1829.

When was COV-1335 posted?

COV-1335 is dated 1828, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SR14 (1827–1829).

COV-1335

1828 Calcutta Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1828, Calcutta SR14 handstruck folded letter (COV-1335)

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Date

1828

Description

1828 Calcutta HG SR14 quadruple weight on incoming fl - scarce but in poor condition

Auction

StampBay

8, Lot 10

Same office

Other recorded marks at Calcutta

183 marks

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About this Calcutta pre stamp cover

COV-1335 is a Calcutta pre stamp cover of 1828 bearing the Calcutta SR14 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?

1828 Calcutta HG SR14 quadruple weight on incoming fl - scarce but in poor condition

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 8 lot 10.

1 image of COV-1335 is recorded; the Calcutta SR14 mark itself is recorded in use 1827–1829.

Questions about COV-1335

What is COV-1335?: COV-1335 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 1828, bearing the Calcutta SR14 handstamp in black. 1828 Calcutta HG SR14 quadruple weight on incoming fl - scarce but in poor condition
How scarce is the Calcutta SR14 mark on this cover?: The census grades Calcutta SR14 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1827–1829.
What is the provenance of COV-1335?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 8 lot 10.
When was COV-1335 posted?: COV-1335 is dated 1828, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SR14 (1827–1829).

About this record

This 1828 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Calcutta SR14 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 8, lot 10.