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COV-2252

21 February 1827 Kamptee Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 21 February 1827, Kamptee HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-2252)
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Pre-stamp cover of India — Kamptee HG 2, back (COV-2252)
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Date

21 February 1827

Description

EARLIEST RECORDED(?) "KAMPTEE/POST PAID" HAND STAMP ON COVER WITH RARE LONDON BOXED "INDIA LETTER"; 21 Feb. 1827 EL from Kamptee to Ireland (cross written but with full typed transcript) endorsed "Via Bombay P.Pd" and rated "1/6" on the front; on the reverse there is a fine strike of the rare boxed London "INDIA LETTER" (Tab.In9, 3 years earlier than recorded; closed seal tear just touching frame at left) beside a very fine red boxed "KAMPTEE/POST PAID" hs (earliest recorded date?). The contents include; "...The Belfast [news]papers...I received 29 of them a few days ago, which cost me one Rupee each"! Attractive and probably unique combination of scarce/rare markings. [Ex Drs. Harper, Cavendish Mar. 2009; lot 2291.] Cross Reference: SHIP LETTERS, LONDON POSTAL HISTORY

Auction

Cavendish Philatelic Auctions LtdCavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Worldwide & Great Britain Stamps & Postal History, Lot 477, (4th Sep 2024)

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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-2252 is a Kamptee pre stamp cover of 21 February 1827 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?

EARLIEST RECORDED(?) "KAMPTEE/POST PAID" HAND STAMP ON COVER WITH RARE LONDON BOXED "INDIA LETTER"; 21 Feb. 1827 EL from Kamptee to Ireland (cross written but with full typed transcript) endorsed "Via Bombay P.Pd" and rated "1/6" on the front; on the reverse there is a fine strike of the rare boxed London "INDIA LETTER" (Tab.In9, 3 years earlier than recorded; closed seal tear just touching frame at left) beside a very fine red boxed "KAMPTEE/POST PAID" hs (earliest recorded date?). The contents include; "...The Belfast [news]papers...I received 29 of them a few days ago, which cost me one Rupee each"! Attractive and probably unique combination of scarce/rare markings. [Ex Drs. Harper, Cavendish Mar. 2009; lot 2291.] Cross Reference: SHIP LETTERS, LONDON POSTAL HISTORY

Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Worldwide & Great Britain Stamps & Postal History lot 477 (4th Sep 2024).

2 images of COV-2252 are recorded (front, back); the Kamptee HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1825–1837.

Questions about COV-2252

What is COV-2252?
COV-2252 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kamptee, North Western Provinces of 21 February 1827, bearing the Kamptee HG 2 handstamp in black. EARLIEST RECORDED(?) "KAMPTEE/POST PAID" HAND STAMP ON COVER WITH RARE LONDON BOXED "INDIA LETTER"; 21 Feb. 1827 EL from Kamptee to Ireland (cross written but with full typed transcript) endorsed "Via Bombay P.Pd" and rated "1/6" on the front; on the reverse there is a fine strike of the rare boxed London "INDIA LETTER" (Tab.In9, 3 years earlier than recorded; closed seal tear just touching frame at left) beside a very fine red boxed "KAMPTEE/POST PAID" hs (earliest recorded date?). The contents include; "...The Belfast [news]papers...I received 29 of them a few days ago, which cost me one Rupee each"! Attractive and probably unique combination of scarce/rare markings. [Ex Drs. Harper, Cavendish Mar. 2009; lot 2291.] Cross Reference: SHIP LETTERS, LONDON POSTAL HISTORY
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-2252?
Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Worldwide & Great Britain Stamps & Postal History lot 477 (4th Sep 2024).
When was COV-2252 posted?
COV-2252 is dated 21 February 1827, within the recorded period of use of Kamptee HG 2 (1825–1837).

About this record

This 21 February 1827 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 Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd, Worldwide & Great Britain Stamps & Postal History, lot 477, (4th Sep 2024).