COV-1680 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 17 December 1835, bearing the Calcutta SR42 handstamp in black. 1835 (17 Dec.) entire letter from London showing, on reverse, a fine example of the fi-amed "Inf Pf /Ship D/TransF D' 6" (HG SR 42) completed for 5a., one of only two examples recorded. Photo

How scarce is the Calcutta SR42 mark on this cover?

The census grades Calcutta SR42 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1833-36.

When was COV-1680 posted?

COV-1680 is dated 17 December 1835, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SR42 (1833-36).

COV-1680

17 December 1835 Calcutta Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 17 December 1835, Calcutta SR42 handstruck folded letter (COV-1680)

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Date

17 December 1835

Description

1835 (17 Dec.) entire letter from London showing, on reverse, a fine example of the fi-amed "Inf Pf /Ship D/TransF D' 6" (HG SR 42) completed for 5a., one of only two examples recorded. Photo

Auction

Spink

Lot 55

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

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About this Calcutta pre stamp cover

COV-1680 is a Calcutta pre stamp cover of 17 December 1835 bearing the Calcutta SR42 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?

1835 (17 Dec.) entire letter from London showing, on reverse, a fine example of the fi-amed "Inf Pf /Ship D/TransF D' 6" (HG SR 42) completed for 5a., one of only two examples recorded. Photo

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 55.

1 image of COV-1680 is recorded; the Calcutta SR42 mark itself is recorded in use 1833-36.

Questions about COV-1680

What is COV-1680?: COV-1680 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 17 December 1835, bearing the Calcutta SR42 handstamp in black. 1835 (17 Dec.) entire letter from London showing, on reverse, a fine example of the fi-amed "Inf Pf /Ship D/TransF D' 6" (HG SR 42) completed for 5a., one of only two examples recorded. Photo
How scarce is the Calcutta SR42 mark on this cover?: The census grades Calcutta SR42 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1833-36.
What is the provenance of COV-1680?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 55.
When was COV-1680 posted?: COV-1680 is dated 17 December 1835, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SR42 (1833-36).

About this record

This 17 December 1835 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Calcutta SR42 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 55.