How scarce is the Calcutta SR3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Calcutta SR3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1807-27.

When was COV-2357 posted?

COV-2357 is dated 11 July 1807, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SR3 (1807-27).

COV-2357

11 July 1807 Calcutta Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 11 July 1807, Calcutta SR3 handstruck folded letter (COV-2357) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Date

11 July 1807

Description

SCOTLAND/LONDON - SHIP LETTERS TO CALCUTTA/MADRAS INC. EARLY “INDIA SHIP LETTER/LONDON” C.D.S.; 1806/11 pair of ELs from Scotland (Edinr./Burnfoot) prepaid/unpaid to Calcutta/Madras - first with London “PAID” marks and v. fine large red “SHIP LETTER/B Ptge/[2 ANS]/CALCUTTA” d.s. (HG SR3; flap endorsed as forwarded by “Mr. P. Lumsdane China Bazar”), the second with no GB marks but a mainly v. fine “Post Paid/Fort St George” with separate “30 Jul” d.s. (HG4; also endorsed as forwarded from Madras by “H&W” - redirected to Bombay); plus fine 10/19 Aug. 1815 E to Calcutta with v. fine 2-ring “INDIA SHIP LETTER/[Crown]/GPO/LONDON” (Rob. In.1; new scheme only started from 11 July) and faint Calcutta backstamp. (3 covers) PHOTO - see page 63.

Auction

Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Manning, Lot 207, (Sept. 2015)

Provenance

Michael Manning

Same office

Other recorded marks at Calcutta

183 marks

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About this Calcutta pre stamp cover

COV-2357 is a Calcutta pre stamp cover of 11 July 1807 bearing the Calcutta SR3 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 Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 207 (Sept. 2015).

1 image of COV-2357 is recorded (front); the Calcutta SR3 mark itself is recorded in use 1807-27.

Questions about COV-2357

What is COV-2357?: COV-2357 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 11 July 1807, bearing the Calcutta SR3 handstamp in red. SCOTLAND/LONDON - SHIP LETTERS TO CALCUTTA/MADRAS INC. EARLY “INDIA SHIP LETTER/LONDON” C.D.S.; 1806/11 pair of ELs from Scotland (Edinr./Burnfoot) prepaid/unpaid to Calcutta/Madras - first with London “PAID” marks and v. fine large red “SHIP LETTER/B Ptge/[2 ANS]/CALCUTTA” d.s. (HG SR3; flap endorsed as forwarded by “Mr. P. Lumsdane China Bazar”), the second with no GB marks but a mainly v. fine “Post Paid/Fort St George” with separate “30 Jul” d.s. (HG4; also endorsed as forwarded from Madras by “H&W” - redirected to Bombay); plus fine 10/19 Aug. 1815 E to Calcutta with v. fine 2-ring “INDIA SHIP LETTER/[Crown]/GPO/LONDON” (Rob. In.1; new scheme only started from 11 July) and faint Calcutta backstamp. (3 covers) PHOTO - see page 63.
How scarce is the Calcutta SR3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Calcutta SR3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1807-27.
What is the provenance of COV-2357?: Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 207 (Sept. 2015).
When was COV-2357 posted?: COV-2357 is dated 11 July 1807, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SR3 (1807-27).

About this record

This 11 July 1807 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Calcutta SR3 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 6 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd, Manning, lot 207, (Sept. 2015).