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-1082 posted?

COV-1082 is dated 28 March 1829, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 3 (1828–1833).

COV-1082

28 March 1829 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 28 March 1829, Kedgeree HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1082)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

28 March 1829

Description

Kedgeree: 1829 (28 March) entire letter headed "On board the H.C.C. ship Abberton" to Calcutta, posted at Kedgeree and showing a fine strike of the scarce oval "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE" with day and month in manuscript (HG 3) and oval "G.P.O./MAR/Bg. Pg." (HG 16a) struck on arrival.

Auction

Spink

Lot 113

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

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-1082 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 28 March 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 Spink lot 113.

1 image of COV-1082 is recorded; the Kedgeree HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1828–1833.

Questions about COV-1082

What is COV-1082?: COV-1082 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 28 March 1829, bearing the Kedgeree HG 3 handstamp in black. Kedgeree: 1829 (28 March) entire letter headed "On board the H.C.C. ship Abberton" to Calcutta, posted at Kedgeree and showing a fine strike of the scarce oval "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE" with day and month in manuscript (HG 3) and oval "G.P.O./MAR/Bg. Pg." (HG 16a) struck on arrival.
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-1082?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 113.
When was COV-1082 posted?: COV-1082 is dated 28 March 1829, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 3 (1828–1833).

About this record

This 28 March 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 Spink, lot 113.