COV-5490 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 29 July 1827, bearing the Kedgeree S2 handstamp in black. 1827 (29 July) Outer cover from Britain per Sophia to Calcutta (SR9a) via Kedgeree (good S2); agents paid the postage and fowarded it (Giles 15) to Delhie.

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-5490 posted?

COV-5490 is dated 29 July 1827, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S2 (1822-28).

COV-5490

29 July 1827 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 29 July 1827, Kedgeree S2 handstruck folded letter (COV-5490) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of India Study Circle

Date

29 July 1827

Description

1827 (29 July) Outer cover from Britain per Sophia to Calcutta (SR9a) via Kedgeree (good S2); agents paid the postage and fowarded it (Giles 15) to Delhie.

Auction

India Study Circle

Lot 004, (2019)

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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-5490 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 29 July 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 (29 July) Outer cover from Britain per Sophia to Calcutta (SR9a) via Kedgeree (good S2); agents paid the postage and fowarded it (Giles 15) to Delhie.

Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle lot 004 (2019).

1 image of COV-5490 is recorded (front); the Kedgeree S2 mark itself is recorded in use 1822-28.

Questions about COV-5490

What is COV-5490?: COV-5490 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 29 July 1827, bearing the Kedgeree S2 handstamp in black. 1827 (29 July) Outer cover from Britain per Sophia to Calcutta (SR9a) via Kedgeree (good S2); agents paid the postage and fowarded it (Giles 15) to Delhie.
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-5490?: Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle lot 004 (2019).
When was COV-5490 posted?: COV-5490 is dated 29 July 1827, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S2 (1822-28).

About this record

This 29 July 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 India Study Circle, lot 004, (2019).