How scarce is the Kedgeree HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Kedgeree HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1821–1827.

When was COV-1891 posted?

COV-1891 is dated 14 February 1827, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 2 (1821–1827).

COV-1891

14 February 1827 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 February 1827, Kedgeree HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1891)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

14 February 1827

Description

1827 (14 Feb.) entire from Calcutta "pr Inverness" to Lieut. Kelly at Martaban showing Calcutta G.P.O. double-ring datestamp and, on reverse, fine oval-framed "kedgree/post office" handstamp, both with date complete in manuscript

Auction

Spink

13025 - The award winning "Medina" collection of India Part II., Lot 2, (21 May 2013)

Provenance

"Medina"

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-1891 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 14 February 1827 bearing the Kedgeree HG 2 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 13025 - The award winning "Medina" collection of India Part II. lot 2 (21 May 2013).

1 image of COV-1891 is recorded; the Kedgeree HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1821–1827.

Questions about COV-1891

What is COV-1891?: COV-1891 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 14 February 1827, bearing the Kedgeree HG 2 handstamp in black. 1827 (14 Feb.) entire from Calcutta "pr Inverness" to Lieut. Kelly at Martaban showing Calcutta G.P.O. double-ring datestamp and, on reverse, fine oval-framed "kedgree/post office" handstamp, both with date complete in manuscript
How scarce is the Kedgeree HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Kedgeree HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1821–1827.
What is the provenance of COV-1891?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 13025 - The award winning "Medina" collection of India Part II. lot 2 (21 May 2013).
When was COV-1891 posted?: COV-1891 is dated 14 February 1827, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 2 (1821–1827).

About this record

This 14 February 1827 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kedgeree HG 2 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 9 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 13025 - The award winning "Medina" collection of India Part II., lot 2, (21 May 2013).