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-1088 posted?

COV-1088 is dated 10 March 1832, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 3 (1828–1833).

COV-1088

10 March 1832 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 10 March 1832, Kedgeree HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1088)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

10 March 1832

Description

Kedgeree: 1832 (10 Mar.) entire letter (seal missing) from Rangoon to Calcutta "pr Schr. Thistle" showing boxed "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE/SHIP LETTER" (HG S3) and oval "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE" with date in manuscript, very good strikes and a rare combination of the handstamps; also (HG 16a) and (HG SR22) struck on arrival.

Auction

Spink

Lot 115

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-1088 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 10 March 1832 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 115.

1 image of COV-1088 is recorded; the Kedgeree HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1828–1833.

Questions about COV-1088

What is COV-1088?: COV-1088 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 10 March 1832, bearing the Kedgeree HG 3 handstamp in black. Kedgeree: 1832 (10 Mar.) entire letter (seal missing) from Rangoon to Calcutta "pr Schr. Thistle" showing boxed "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE/SHIP LETTER" (HG S3) and oval "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE" with date in manuscript, very good strikes and a rare combination of the handstamps; also (HG 16a) and (HG SR22) 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-1088?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 115.
When was COV-1088 posted?: COV-1088 is dated 10 March 1832, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 3 (1828–1833).

About this record

This 10 March 1832 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 115.