COV-1895 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kamptee, North Western Provinces of 15 April 1828, bearing the Kamptee HG 2 handstamp in black. 1828 (15 Apr.) entire letter from Nagpur to West Lavington, Wiltshire showing "kamptee/post paid" framed h.s. in red (HG 2) and "india letter/gravesend" h.s. in black on reverse; faults.

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-1895 posted?

COV-1895 is dated 15 April 1828, within the recorded period of use of Kamptee HG 2 (1825–1837).

COV-1895

15 April 1828 Kamptee Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 April 1828, Kamptee HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1895)

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Date

15 April 1828

Description

1828 (15 Apr.) entire letter from Nagpur to West Lavington, Wiltshire showing "kamptee/post paid" framed h.s. in red (HG 2) and "india letter/gravesend" h.s. in black on reverse; faults.

Auction

Spink

26014 - Stamps and Covers of Asia, Lot 5118, (2026)

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Other recorded marks at Kamptee

11 marks

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About this Kamptee pre stamp cover

COV-1895 is a Kamptee pre stamp cover of 15 April 1828 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?

1828 (15 Apr.) entire letter from Nagpur to West Lavington, Wiltshire showing "kamptee/post paid" framed h.s. in red (HG 2) and "india letter/gravesend" h.s. in black on reverse; faults.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 26014 - Stamps and Covers of Asia lot 5118 (2026).

1 image of COV-1895 is recorded; the Kamptee HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1825–1837.

Questions about COV-1895

What is COV-1895?: COV-1895 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kamptee, North Western Provinces of 15 April 1828, bearing the Kamptee HG 2 handstamp in black. 1828 (15 Apr.) entire letter from Nagpur to West Lavington, Wiltshire showing "kamptee/post paid" framed h.s. in red (HG 2) and "india letter/gravesend" h.s. in black on reverse; faults.
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-1895?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 26014 - Stamps and Covers of Asia lot 5118 (2026).
When was COV-1895 posted?: COV-1895 is dated 15 April 1828, within the recorded period of use of Kamptee HG 2 (1825–1837).

About this record

This 15 April 1828 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 Spink, 26014 - Stamps and Covers of Asia, lot 5118, (2026).