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-252 posted?

COV-252 is dated 28 April 1836, within the recorded period of use of Kamptee HG 2 (1825–1837).

COV-252

28 April 1836 Kamptee Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 28 April 1836, Kamptee HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-252) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kamptee HG 2, back (COV-252) — back

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Date

28 April 1836

Description

India, Kamptee, 1836, "KAMPTEE/POST PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Clear strike in reddish violet with manuscript "28 April 1836" date and "13 Annas" rate markings on back of folded letter Launceston, England, red framed "INDIA LETTER/DOVER" handstamp (Robertson In.5), Madras (May 8) and Madras Out Station Ship Letter (May 8) and partial London transit datestamps, manuscript "2/8" and "2/2" rate crossed out and "2/5" rate applied, some minor splitting to front panel and minor opening flap tears, Very Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10060, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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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-252 is a Kamptee pre stamp cover of 28 April 1836 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 9020 lot 10060.

2 images of COV-252 are recorded (front, back); the Kamptee HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1825–1837.

Questions about COV-252

What is COV-252?: COV-252 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kamptee, North Western Provinces of 28 April 1836, bearing the Kamptee HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Kamptee, 1836, "KAMPTEE/POST PAID" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Clear strike in reddish violet with manuscript "28 April 1836" date and "13 Annas" rate markings on back of folded letter Launceston, England, red framed "INDIA LETTER/DOVER" handstamp (Robertson In.5), Madras (May 8) and Madras Out Station Ship Letter (May 8) and partial London transit datestamps, manuscript "2/8" and "2/2" rate crossed out and "2/5" rate applied, some minor splitting to front panel and minor opening flap tears, Very Fine
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-252?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10060.
When was COV-252 posted?: COV-252 is dated 28 April 1836, within the recorded period of use of Kamptee HG 2 (1825–1837).

About this record

This 28 April 1836 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 9020, lot 10060.