How scarce is the Kedgeree S2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Kedgeree S2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822-28.

When was COV-1077 posted?

COV-1077 is dated 8 January 1826, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S2 (1822-28).

COV-1077

8 January 1826 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 8 January 1826, Kedgeree S2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1077)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

8 January 1826

Description

Kedgeree: 1826 (8 Jan.) entire letter from Chedula to Calcutta showing a very fine strike of the scarce boxed "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE/SHIP LETTER" (HG S2), also unframed "Inld Pge./Ship Do" arrival handstamp (HG SR9).

Auction

Spink

Lot 112

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-1077 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 8 January 1826 bearing the Kedgeree S2 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 112.

1 image of COV-1077 is recorded; the Kedgeree S2 mark itself is recorded in use 1822-28.

Questions about COV-1077

What is COV-1077?: COV-1077 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 8 January 1826, bearing the Kedgeree S2 handstamp in black. Kedgeree: 1826 (8 Jan.) entire letter from Chedula to Calcutta showing a very fine strike of the scarce boxed "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE/SHIP LETTER" (HG S2), also unframed "Inld Pge./Ship Do" arrival handstamp (HG SR9).
How scarce is the Kedgeree S2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Kedgeree S2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822-28.
What is the provenance of COV-1077?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 112.
When was COV-1077 posted?: COV-1077 is dated 8 January 1826, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S2 (1822-28).

About this record

This 8 January 1826 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kedgeree S2 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 14 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 112.