How scarce is the Kedgeree S4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Kedgeree S4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1836–1846.

When was COV-1022 posted?

COV-1022 is dated 1 September 1843, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S4 (1836–1846).

COV-1022

1 September 1843 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1 September 1843, Kedgeree S4 handstruck folded letter (COV-1022)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kedgeree S4, scan 2 (COV-1022)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

1 September 1843

Description

India, Kedgeree, 1843, "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE/SHIP LETTER" Framed Handstamp (Giles S4). Clear strike applied in transit on folded letter datelined "Victoria 1st Sept. 1843" and originating in Hong Kong, addressed to Madras, "Forwarded by Boustead Schwabe & Co., Singapore" oval handstamp, Calcutta transit and Madras arrival backstamps

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10052

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-1022 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 1 September 1843 bearing the Kedgeree S4 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 9054 lot 10052.

2 images of COV-1022 are recorded; the Kedgeree S4 mark itself is recorded in use 1836–1846.

Questions about COV-1022

What is COV-1022?: COV-1022 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 1 September 1843, bearing the Kedgeree S4 handstamp in black. India, Kedgeree, 1843, "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE/SHIP LETTER" Framed Handstamp (Giles S4). Clear strike applied in transit on folded letter datelined "Victoria 1st Sept. 1843" and originating in Hong Kong, addressed to Madras, "Forwarded by Boustead Schwabe & Co., Singapore" oval handstamp, Calcutta transit and Madras arrival backstamps
How scarce is the Kedgeree S4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Kedgeree S4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1836–1846.
What is the provenance of COV-1022?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10052.
When was COV-1022 posted?: COV-1022 is dated 1 September 1843, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S4 (1836–1846).

About this record

This 1 September 1843 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kedgeree S4 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 9 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10052.