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-4148 posted?

COV-4148 is dated 4 September 1834, within the recorded period of use of Kamptee HG 2 (1825–1837).

COV-4148

4 September 1834 Kamptee Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 4 September 1834, Kamptee HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-4148) — front

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Date

4 September 1834

Description

Entire posted from Kamptee to Mhow on 4th September 1834 with handstamp of "Kamptee/ Post Paid" HG2 in red color addressed to Major A Hervey. Kamptee handstamp was recorded in red during 1830-1837

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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-4148 is a Kamptee pre stamp cover of 4 September 1834 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?

Entire posted from Kamptee to Mhow on 4th September 1834 with handstamp of "Kamptee/ Post Paid" HG2 in red color addressed to Major A Hervey. Kamptee handstamp was recorded in red during 1830-1837

1 image of COV-4148 is recorded (front); the Kamptee HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1825–1837.

Questions about COV-4148

What is COV-4148?: COV-4148 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kamptee, North Western Provinces of 4 September 1834, bearing the Kamptee HG 2 handstamp in black. Entire posted from Kamptee to Mhow on 4th September 1834 with handstamp of "Kamptee/ Post Paid" HG2 in red color addressed to Major A Hervey. Kamptee handstamp was recorded in red during 1830-1837
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-4148 posted?: COV-4148 is dated 4 September 1834, within the recorded period of use of Kamptee HG 2 (1825–1837).

About this record

This 4 September 1834 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.