How scarce is the Kedgeree HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Kedgeree HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1833.

When was COV-1021 posted?

COV-1021 is dated 28 June 1829, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 3 (1828–1833).

COV-1021

28 June 1829 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 28 June 1829, Kedgeree HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1021)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kedgeree HG 3, scan 2 (COV-1021)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kedgeree HG 3, scan 3 (COV-1021)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

28 June 1829

Description

India, Kedgeree, 1829, "KEDGREE POST OFFICE" Oval Handstamp (Giles 3). Excellent strike with manuscript "28 June" date added on back of 1829 folded letter to Calcutta, Calcutta (Jun. 29) arrival backstamp, cover with heavy file fold affecting marking, still Very Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10051

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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-1021 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 28 June 1829 bearing the Kedgeree HG 3 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 9054 lot 10051.

3 images of COV-1021 are recorded; the Kedgeree HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1828–1833.

Questions about COV-1021

What is COV-1021?: COV-1021 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 28 June 1829, bearing the Kedgeree HG 3 handstamp in black. India, Kedgeree, 1829, "KEDGREE POST OFFICE" Oval Handstamp (Giles 3). Excellent strike with manuscript "28 June" date added on back of 1829 folded letter to Calcutta, Calcutta (Jun. 29) arrival backstamp, cover with heavy file fold affecting marking, still Very Fine
How scarce is the Kedgeree HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Kedgeree HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828–1833.
What is the provenance of COV-1021?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10051.
When was COV-1021 posted?: COV-1021 is dated 28 June 1829, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 3 (1828–1833).

About this record

This 28 June 1829 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kedgeree HG 3 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 10 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10051.