COV-3333 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 30 May 1842, bearing the Kedgeree HG 7 handstamp in black. Postal cover from kedgeree (bengal), bearing HG 7 handstamp in Black. Dated 30 May 1842. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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-3333 posted?

COV-3333 is dated 30 May 1842, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 7 (1838–1848).

COV-3333

30 May 1842 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 30 May 1842, Kedgeree HG 7 handstruck folded letter (COV-3333) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kedgeree HG 7, back (COV-3333) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kedgeree HG 7, front (COV-3333) — front

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Date

30 May 1842

Description

Postal cover from kedgeree (bengal), bearing HG 7 handstamp in Black. Dated 30 May 1842. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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Other recorded marks at Kedgeree

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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-3333 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 30 May 1842 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?

Postal cover from kedgeree (bengal), bearing HG 7 handstamp in Black. Dated 30 May 1842. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

4 images of COV-3333 are recorded (front, back); the Kedgeree HG 7 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1848.

Questions about COV-3333

What is COV-3333?: COV-3333 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 30 May 1842, bearing the Kedgeree HG 7 handstamp in black. Postal cover from kedgeree (bengal), bearing HG 7 handstamp in Black. Dated 30 May 1842. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
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-3333 posted?: COV-3333 is dated 30 May 1842, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 7 (1838–1848).

About this record

This 30 May 1842 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.