COV-1171 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 31 May 1845, bearing the Calcutta SR49 handstamp in black. Calcutta SR 49 and SD 11 on cover

How scarce is the Calcutta SR49 mark on this cover?

The census grades Calcutta SR49 as very common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1857.

When was COV-1171 posted?

COV-1171 is dated 31 May 1845, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SR49 (1841–1857).

COV-1171

31 May 1845 Calcutta Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 31 May 1845, Calcutta SR49 handstruck folded letter (COV-1171)

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Date

31 May 1845

Description

Calcutta SR 49 and SD 11 on cover

Auction

StampBay

2, Lot 12

Same office

Other recorded marks at Calcutta

183 marks

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About this Calcutta pre stamp cover

COV-1171 is a Calcutta pre stamp cover of 31 May 1845 bearing the Calcutta SR49 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?

Calcutta SR 49 and SD 11 on cover

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 2 lot 12.

1 image of COV-1171 is recorded; the Calcutta SR49 mark itself is recorded in use 1841–1857.

Questions about COV-1171

What is COV-1171?: COV-1171 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Calcutta, Bengal Presidency of 31 May 1845, bearing the Calcutta SR49 handstamp in black. Calcutta SR 49 and SD 11 on cover
How scarce is the Calcutta SR49 mark on this cover?: The census grades Calcutta SR49 as very common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1857.
What is the provenance of COV-1171?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 2 lot 12.
When was COV-1171 posted?: COV-1171 is dated 31 May 1845, within the recorded period of use of Calcutta SR49 (1841–1857).

About this record

This 31 May 1845 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Calcutta SR49 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Very common” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 2, lot 12.