How scarce is the Kedgeree S3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Kedgeree S3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828-39.

When was COV-1084 posted?

COV-1084 is dated 15 June 1829, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S3 (1828-39).

COV-1084

15 June 1829 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 June 1829, Kedgeree S3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1084)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

15 June 1829

Description

Kedgeree: 1829 (15June) entire letter from Monkwood, U.K. to Calcutta, apparently q9:fd^1t^Kedgeree on..15th D?c., showing , n". sti-ike of the scarce boxed "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE/surp LETTER", (HG SR3) and boxed "InLu Ptg. 10/ (2) A14" (HG SR12) stmck on arrival

Auction

Spink

Lot 114

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-1084 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 15 June 1829 bearing the Kedgeree S3 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 114.

1 image of COV-1084 is recorded; the Kedgeree S3 mark itself is recorded in use 1828-39.

Questions about COV-1084

What is COV-1084?: COV-1084 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 15 June 1829, bearing the Kedgeree S3 handstamp in black. Kedgeree: 1829 (15June) entire letter from Monkwood, U.K. to Calcutta, apparently q9:fd^1t^Kedgeree on..15th D?c., showing , n". sti-ike of the scarce boxed "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE/surp LETTER", (HG SR3) and boxed "InLu Ptg. 10/ (2) A14" (HG SR12) stmck on arrival
How scarce is the Kedgeree S3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Kedgeree S3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1828-39.
What is the provenance of COV-1084?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 114.
When was COV-1084 posted?: COV-1084 is dated 15 June 1829, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S3 (1828-39).

About this record

This 15 June 1829 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kedgeree S3 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 12 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 114.