How scarce is the Kedgeree HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Kedgeree HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1817–1821.

When was COV-1081 posted?

COV-1081 is dated 28 March 1817, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 1 (1817–1821).

COV-1081

28 March 1817 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 28 March 1817, Kedgeree HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1081) — front

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Date

28 March 1817

Description

Spink - Kedgeree: 1817 (c.) Official entire (climatic toning and a few small tears) to Batavia "pr. Baroness Vander Capellen" showing a fine strike of the scarce double oval "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE" (HG 1). Cavendish - KEDGEREE/BOMBAY - COVERS TO DUTCH EAST INDIES OR TO HONG KONG; 28 Mar. [1817; pencil notes] E (toned) to Batavia “Pr [Ship] Baroness Van der Capellen” with v. fine double-oval “KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE” (HG1; first year of usage) nicely placed on the lower flap; plus 16/18 Aug. 1851 EL from Bombay to Hong Kong “[Per Ship] Pekin” with a very fine red encircled “BOMBAY/B.P.P/PAID. [1/-]” (HG SD10; “Scarce”) on the front and a mainly fine “HONG KONG” c.d.s. (10 Sept.) on the top flap. Scarce pair. (2 covers) PHOTO - see page 41.

Auction

Spink

The Dr. Soli F. Contractor Collection (Sale 1217), Lot 109, (16 December 1999)

Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Manning, Lot 111, (Sept. 2015)

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor Michael Manning

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Other recorded marks at Kedgeree

14 marks

14 other pre-1854 postal markings of Kedgeree are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

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About this Kedgeree pre stamp cover

COV-1081 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 28 March 1817 bearing the Kedgeree HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Kedgeree postal history — the office known today as Khejuri, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink The Dr. Soli F. Contractor Collection (Sale 1217) lot 109 (16 December 1999); and Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 111 (Sept. 2015).

1 image of COV-1081 is recorded (front); the Kedgeree HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1817–1821.

Questions about COV-1081

What is COV-1081?: COV-1081 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 28 March 1817, bearing the Kedgeree HG 1 handstamp in black. Spink - Kedgeree: 1817 (c.) Official entire (climatic toning and a few small tears) to Batavia "pr. Baroness Vander Capellen" showing a fine strike of the scarce double oval "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE" (HG 1). Cavendish - KEDGEREE/BOMBAY - COVERS TO DUTCH EAST INDIES OR TO HONG KONG; 28 Mar. [1817; pencil notes] E (toned) to Batavia “Pr [Ship] Baroness Van der Capellen” with v. fine double-oval “KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE” (HG1; first year of usage) nicely placed on the lower flap; plus 16/18 Aug. 1851 EL from Bombay to Hong Kong “[Per Ship] Pekin” with a very fine red encircled “BOMBAY/B.P.P/PAID. [1/-]” (HG SD10; “Scarce”) on the front and a mainly fine “HONG KONG” c.d.s. (10 Sept.) on the top flap. Scarce pair. (2 covers) PHOTO - see page 41.
How scarce is the Kedgeree HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Kedgeree HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1817–1821.
What is the provenance of COV-1081?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink The Dr. Soli F. Contractor Collection (Sale 1217) lot 109 (16 December 1999); and Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 111 (Sept. 2015).
When was COV-1081 posted?: COV-1081 is dated 28 March 1817, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 1 (1817–1821).

About this record

This 28 March 1817 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kedgeree HG 1 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, The Dr. Soli F. Contractor Collection (Sale 1217), lot 109, (16 December 1999); Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd, Manning, lot 111, (Sept. 2015).