COV-4268 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 22 February 1836, bearing the Kedgeree HG 4 handstamp in black. Postal cover from kedgeree (bengal), bearing HG 4 handstamp in Black. Dated 22 February 1836. Note: 3 Es in Kedgeree. Oval 37x26 mm. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

How scarce is the Kedgeree HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Kedgeree HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1835–1836.

When was COV-4268 posted?

COV-4268 is dated 22 February 1836, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 4 (1835–1836).

COV-4268

22 February 1836 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 February 1836, Kedgeree HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-4268) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kedgeree HG 4, back (COV-4268) — back

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Date

22 February 1836

Description

Postal cover from kedgeree (bengal), bearing HG 4 handstamp in Black. Dated 22 February 1836. Note: 3 Es in Kedgeree. Oval 37x26 mm. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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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-4268 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 22 February 1836 bearing the Kedgeree HG 4 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?

Postal cover from kedgeree (bengal), bearing HG 4 handstamp in Black. Dated 22 February 1836. Note: 3 Es in Kedgeree. Oval 37x26 mm. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

2 images of COV-4268 are recorded (front, back); the Kedgeree HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1835–1836.

Questions about COV-4268

What is COV-4268?: COV-4268 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 22 February 1836, bearing the Kedgeree HG 4 handstamp in black. Postal cover from kedgeree (bengal), bearing HG 4 handstamp in Black. Dated 22 February 1836. Note: 3 Es in Kedgeree. Oval 37x26 mm. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Kedgeree HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Kedgeree HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1835–1836.
When was COV-4268 posted?: COV-4268 is dated 22 February 1836, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 4 (1835–1836).

About this record

This 22 February 1836 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kedgeree HG 4 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded.