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-254 posted?

COV-254 is dated 30 April 1820, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 1 (1817–1821).

COV-254

30 April 1820 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 30 April 1820, Kedgeree HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-254) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kedgeree HG 1, back (COV-254) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

30 April 1820

Description

India, Kedgeree, 1820, "KEDGEREE POST OFFICE" Double-Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear and mostly complete strike with manuscript "30th April" date marking on back of 1820 folded letter to Calcutta, Calcutta G.P.O. (May 1, Giles 11a) arrival backstamp, cover heavily toned, Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10063, (Mar. 2025), — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

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-254 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 30 April 1820 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10063 (Mar. 2025).

2 images of COV-254 are recorded (front, back); the Kedgeree HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1817–1821.

Questions about COV-254

What is COV-254?: COV-254 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 30 April 1820, bearing the Kedgeree HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Kedgeree, 1820, "KEDGEREE POST OFFICE" Double-Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear and mostly complete strike with manuscript "30th April" date marking on back of 1820 folded letter to Calcutta, Calcutta G.P.O. (May 1, Giles 11a) arrival backstamp, cover heavily toned, Fine strike
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-254?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10063 (Mar. 2025).
When was COV-254 posted?: COV-254 is dated 30 April 1820, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 1 (1817–1821).

About this record

This 30 April 1820 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10063, (Mar. 2025).