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-3710 posted?

COV-3710 is dated 16 May 1843, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 7 (1838–1848).

COV-3710

16 May 1843 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 May 1843, Kedgeree HG 7 handstruck folded letter (COV-3710)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kedgeree HG 7, scan 2 (COV-3710)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kedgeree HG 7, scan 3 (COV-3710)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Sephils

Date

16 May 1843

Description

India 1843 Entire from Kedgeree to Calcutta featuring handstamped 'Bearing 1as' boxed marking, notable for its postal history significance and early use. Includes original letter.

Auction

Sephils

514, Lot 0086, (2026)

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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-3710 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 16 May 1843 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?

India 1843 Entire from Kedgeree to Calcutta featuring handstamped 'Bearing 1as' boxed marking, notable for its postal history significance and early use. Includes original letter.

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 514 lot 0086 (2026).

3 images of COV-3710 are recorded; the Kedgeree HG 7 mark itself is recorded in use 1838–1848.

Questions about COV-3710

What is COV-3710?: COV-3710 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 16 May 1843, bearing the Kedgeree HG 7 handstamp in black. India 1843 Entire from Kedgeree to Calcutta featuring handstamped 'Bearing 1as' boxed marking, notable for its postal history significance and early use. Includes original letter.
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-3710?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 514 lot 0086 (2026).
When was COV-3710 posted?: COV-3710 is dated 16 May 1843, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree HG 7 (1838–1848).

About this record

This 16 May 1843 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 Sephils, 514, lot 0086, (2026).