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-5640 posted?

COV-5640 is dated 4 July 1826, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S2 (1822-28).

COV-5640

4 July 1826 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 4 July 1826, Kedgeree S2 handstruck folded letter (COV-5640)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kedgeree S2, scan 2 (COV-5640)

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Date

4 July 1826

Description

India, Kedgeree, 1826 "KEDGREE/POST OFFICE/SHIP LETTER" Framed Handstamp (Giles S2). Excellent strike applied in transit on folded letter datelined and written in French on Jul. 4, 1826, originating in Europe and addressed to "Captne de la Ninon a Calcutta" , clear strike of "Inld Ptg/Ship Do" handstamp (Giles SR9a) with manuscript "5/2 (=) 7" rate added, Calcutta (Nov. 10) arrival backstamp (affected by opening), Very Fine and choice strike of the Kedgeree marking

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), Lot 351, (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-5640 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 4 July 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 351 (2026).

2 images of COV-5640 are recorded; the Kedgeree S2 mark itself is recorded in use 1822-28.

Questions about COV-5640

What is COV-5640?: COV-5640 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 4 July 1826, bearing the Kedgeree S2 handstamp in black. India, Kedgeree, 1826 "KEDGREE/POST OFFICE/SHIP LETTER" Framed Handstamp (Giles S2). Excellent strike applied in transit on folded letter datelined and written in French on Jul. 4, 1826, originating in Europe and addressed to "Captne de la Ninon a Calcutta" , clear strike of "Inld Ptg/Ship Do" handstamp (Giles SR9a) with manuscript "5/2 (=) 7" rate added, Calcutta (Nov. 10) arrival backstamp (affected by opening), Very Fine and choice strike of the Kedgeree marking
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-5640?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 351 (2026).
When was COV-5640 posted?: COV-5640 is dated 4 July 1826, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S2 (1822-28).

About this record

This 4 July 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 15 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), lot 351, (2026).