How scarce is the Kamptee HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Kamptee HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1825–1837.

When was COV-1018 posted?

COV-1018 is dated 12 December 1826, within the recorded period of use of Kamptee HG 2 (1825–1837).

COV-1018

12 December 1826 Kamptee Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 12 December 1826, Kamptee HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1018) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kamptee HG 2, front (COV-1018) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

12 December 1826

Description

India, Kamptee, 1826, "KAMPTEE/POST PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Bold strike with manuscript "12 Decr 1826" date and "1-4" rate added on back of folded letter to Hillsborough, Ireland, framed "INDIA LETTER/SOUTHAMPTON" handstamp, Madras Out Station Ship Letter and London transit datestamps

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10048

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Kamptee

11 marks

11 other pre-1854 postal markings of Kamptee 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 Kamptee pre stamp cover

COV-1018 is a Kamptee pre stamp cover of 12 December 1826 bearing the Kamptee HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Kamptee postal history, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10048.

2 images of COV-1018 are recorded (back, front); the Kamptee HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1825–1837.

Questions about COV-1018

What is COV-1018?: COV-1018 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kamptee, North Western Provinces of 12 December 1826, bearing the Kamptee HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Kamptee, 1826, "KAMPTEE/POST PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Bold strike with manuscript "12 Decr 1826" date and "1-4" rate added on back of folded letter to Hillsborough, Ireland, framed "INDIA LETTER/SOUTHAMPTON" handstamp, Madras Out Station Ship Letter and London transit datestamps
How scarce is the Kamptee HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Kamptee HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1825–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1018?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10048.
When was COV-1018 posted?: COV-1018 is dated 12 December 1826, within the recorded period of use of Kamptee HG 2 (1825–1837).

About this record

This 12 December 1826 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kamptee HG 2 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10048.