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-4068 posted?

COV-4068 is dated 6 May 1823, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 2 (1821–1827).

COV-4068

6 May 1823 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 May 1823, Kedgeree HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-4068) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kedgeree HG 2, front (COV-4068) — front

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Date

6 May 1823

Description

Entire posted from Kedgree to Einburgh with oval "Kegree/ Post Office" handstamp HG2 in black color with 15 annas postage paid as idicated in manuscript, posted on 6th May 1823 and reached Edinburgh on 22nd November 1823 along with "Misent to Glasgow" handstamp and other transit and delivery marks

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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-4068 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 6 May 1823 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?

2 images of COV-4068 are recorded (front); the Kedgeree HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1821–1827.

Questions about COV-4068

What is COV-4068?: COV-4068 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 6 May 1823, bearing the Kedgeree HG 2 handstamp in black. Entire posted from Kedgree to Einburgh with oval "Kegree/ Post Office" handstamp HG2 in black color with 15 annas postage paid as idicated in manuscript, posted on 6th May 1823 and reached Edinburgh on 22nd November 1823 along with "Misent to Glasgow" handstamp and other transit and delivery marks
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-4068 posted?: COV-4068 is dated 6 May 1823, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 2 (1821–1827).

About this record

This 6 May 1823 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.