COV-3387 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 11 October 1838, bearing the Kedgeree S4 handstamp in black. Postal cover from calcutta (bengal), bearing SR42a handstamp in Black. Dated 11 October 1838. Note: "Single" weight. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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-3387 posted?

COV-3387 is dated 11 October 1838, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S4 (1836–1846).

COV-3387

11 October 1838 Kedgeree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 11 October 1838, Kedgeree S4 handstruck folded letter (COV-3387) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kedgeree S4, back (COV-3387) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kedgeree S4, front (COV-3387) — front

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Date

11 October 1838

Description

Postal cover from calcutta (bengal), bearing SR42a handstamp in Black. Dated 11 October 1838. Note: "Single" weight. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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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-3387 is a Kedgeree pre stamp cover of 11 October 1838 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?

Postal cover from calcutta (bengal), bearing SR42a handstamp in Black. Dated 11 October 1838. Note: "Single" weight. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

4 images of COV-3387 are recorded (front, back); the Kedgeree S4 mark itself is recorded in use 1836–1846.

Questions about COV-3387

What is COV-3387?: COV-3387 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kedgeree, Bengal Presidency of 11 October 1838, bearing the Kedgeree S4 handstamp in black. Postal cover from calcutta (bengal), bearing SR42a handstamp in Black. Dated 11 October 1838. Note: "Single" weight. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
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-3387 posted?: COV-3387 is dated 11 October 1838, within the recorded period of use of Kedgeree S4 (1836–1846).

About this record

This 11 October 1838 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.