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-2084 posted?

COV-2084 is dated 28 July 1840, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S4 (1836–1846).

COV-2084

28 July 1840 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 28 July 1840, Kedgeree S4 handstruck folded letter (COV-2084)

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Date

28 July 1840

Description

Calcutta: 1840 (28 July) entire letter, written "At Sea", to Major Ouseley at Calcutta showing, on reverse, framed "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE/SHIP LETTER" handstamp (deleted with pen cross) and unclear "Bearing" handstamp for 31st July.

Auction

Spink

Lot 418, (Oct. 2000)

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-2084 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 28 July 1840 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 Spink lot 418 (Oct. 2000).

1 image of COV-2084 is recorded; the Kedgeree S4 mark itself is recorded in use 1836–1846.

Questions about COV-2084

What is COV-2084?: COV-2084 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 28 July 1840, bearing the Kedgeree S4 handstamp in black. Calcutta: 1840 (28 July) entire letter, written "At Sea", to Major Ouseley at Calcutta showing, on reverse, framed "KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE/SHIP LETTER" handstamp (deleted with pen cross) and unclear "Bearing" handstamp for 31st July.
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-2084?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 418 (Oct. 2000).
When was COV-2084 posted?: COV-2084 is dated 28 July 1840, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S4 (1836–1846).

About this record

This 28 July 1840 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kedgeree S4 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 10 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 418, (Oct. 2000).