How scarce is the Kedgeree HG 7 mark on this cover?

The census grades Kedgeree HG 7 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1848.

When was COV-256 posted?

COV-256 is dated 18 March 1841, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 7 (1838–1848).

COV-256

18 March 1841 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 March 1841, Kedgeree HG 7 handstruck folded letter (COV-256) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kedgeree HG 7, back (COV-256) — back

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Date

18 March 1841

Description

India, Kedgeree, 1841, "KEDGEREE/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 7). Bold strike with manuscript "18 Mar 1841" date and "1as" rate markings on back of folded letter to Calcutta, manuscript "To be kindly forwarded without delay" notation, Calcutta G.P.O. (Mar. 22) arrival datestamp, cover with some minor splitting along internal folds, otherwise Very Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10065, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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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-256 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 18 March 1841 bearing the Kedgeree HG 7 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 9020 lot 10065.

2 images of COV-256 are recorded (front, back); the Kedgeree HG 7 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1848.

Questions about COV-256

What is COV-256?: COV-256 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 18 March 1841, bearing the Kedgeree HG 7 handstamp in black. India, Kedgeree, 1841, "KEDGEREE/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 7). Bold strike with manuscript "18 Mar 1841" date and "1as" rate markings on back of folded letter to Calcutta, manuscript "To be kindly forwarded without delay" notation, Calcutta G.P.O. (Mar. 22) arrival datestamp, cover with some minor splitting along internal folds, otherwise Very Fine
How scarce is the Kedgeree HG 7 mark on this cover?: The census grades Kedgeree HG 7 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838–1848.
What is the provenance of COV-256?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10065.
When was COV-256 posted?: COV-256 is dated 18 March 1841, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 7 (1838–1848).

About this record

This 18 March 1841 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kedgeree HG 7 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 13 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10065.