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-258 posted?

COV-258 is dated August 1824, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S2 (1822-28).

COV-258

August 1824 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — August 1824, Kedgeree S2 handstruck folded letter (COV-258) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kedgeree S2, back (COV-258) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

August 1824

Description

India, Kedgeree, 1824, "KEDGREE/POST OFFICE/SHIP LETTER" Framed Handstamp (Giles S2). Clear strike in transit on back of folded letter with "1824, February 27th, Kensington (London) " despatch docketing, addressed to "William Fraser Es, in the Civil Service of the H.E.I.Co., Bengal, care of Messr. Mackintosh & Co., Calcutta" , forwarded to Delhi, "Inld Ptge/Ship Do" rate handstamp (Giles SR9), Calcutta G.P.O. and red "Calcutta Genl Post Office, 9 AUG 9, 1824" transit (Giles G5) datestamps, cover with some slight soiling, otherwise Very Fine strike of the scarce "Kedgree" marking, William Fraser (1784-1835) was a British civil servant and Commissioner of the Delhi Territory until his death (assassination) in 1835

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10067, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia"

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-258 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of August 1824 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10067.

2 images of COV-258 are recorded (front, back); the Kedgeree S2 mark itself is recorded in use 1822-28.

Questions about COV-258

What is COV-258?: COV-258 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of August 1824, bearing the Kedgeree S2 handstamp in black. India, Kedgeree, 1824, "KEDGREE/POST OFFICE/SHIP LETTER" Framed Handstamp (Giles S2). Clear strike in transit on back of folded letter with "1824, February 27th, Kensington (London) " despatch docketing, addressed to "William Fraser Es, in the Civil Service of the H.E.I.Co., Bengal, care of Messr. Mackintosh & Co., Calcutta" , forwarded to Delhi, "Inld Ptge/Ship Do" rate handstamp (Giles SR9), Calcutta G.P.O. and red "Calcutta Genl Post Office, 9 AUG 9, 1824" transit (Giles G5) datestamps, cover with some slight soiling, otherwise Very Fine strike of the scarce "Kedgree" marking, William Fraser (1784-1835) was a British civil servant and Commissioner of the Delhi Territory until his death (assassination) in 1835
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-258?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10067.
When was COV-258 posted?: COV-258 is dated August 1824, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S2 (1822-28).

About this record

This August 1824 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kedgeree S2 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 10067.