COV-1736 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 1827, bearing the Kedgeree S2 handstamp in black. 1827. French India to Canton. Datelined “Namlu le 17 Juillet 1827”. Re-directed to St. Malo, France, with a wide array of Calcutta and Indian transits along the way. Unusual.

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-1736 posted?

COV-1736 is dated 1827, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S2 (1822-28).

COV-1736

1827 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1827, Kedgeree S2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1736)

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Date

1827

Description

1827. French India to Canton. Datelined “Namlu le 17 Juillet 1827”. Re-directed to St. Malo, France, with a wide array of Calcutta and Indian transits along the way. Unusual.

Auction

Ava Auctions

AUTUMN AUCTION 5, Lot 1227

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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-1736 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 1827 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?

1827. French India to Canton. Datelined “Namlu le 17 Juillet 1827”. Re-directed to St. Malo, France, with a wide array of Calcutta and Indian transits along the way. Unusual.

Its recorded auction history runs through Ava Auctions AUTUMN AUCTION 5 lot 1227.

1 image of COV-1736 is recorded; the Kedgeree S2 mark itself is recorded in use 1822-28.

Questions about COV-1736

What is COV-1736?: COV-1736 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 1827, bearing the Kedgeree S2 handstamp in black. 1827. French India to Canton. Datelined “Namlu le 17 Juillet 1827”. Re-directed to St. Malo, France, with a wide array of Calcutta and Indian transits along the way. Unusual.
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-1736?: Its recorded auction history runs through Ava Auctions AUTUMN AUCTION 5 lot 1227.
When was COV-1736 posted?: COV-1736 is dated 1827, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S2 (1822-28).

About this record

This 1827 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 Ava Auctions, AUTUMN AUCTION 5, lot 1227.