COV-918 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kamptee, North Western Provinces of 4 September 1834, bearing the Kamptee HG 2 handstamp in black. 1834 (Sep 4) Entire from Capt. Cunningham to Cap Hervey at Mhow with “KAMPTEE / POSTPAID” hs on reverse (Giles type2) in red, fine Provenance: Giles

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-918 posted?

COV-918 is dated 4 September 1834, within the recorded period of use of Kamptee HG 2 (1825–1837).

COV-918

4 September 1834 Kamptee Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 4 September 1834, Kamptee HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-918)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions

Date

4 September 1834

Description

1834 (Sep 4) Entire from Capt. Cunningham to Cap Hervey at Mhow with “KAMPTEE / POSTPAID” hs on reverse (Giles type2) in red, fine Provenance: Giles

Auction

Spink

Giles, Lot 267, (Oct. 2000)

David Feldman

Lot 50955

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

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-918 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?

1834 (Sep 4) Entire from Capt. Cunningham to Cap Hervey at Mhow with “KAMPTEE / POSTPAID” hs on reverse (Giles type2) in red, fine Provenance: Giles

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Giles lot 267 (Oct. 2000); and David Feldman lot 50955.

1 image of COV-918 is recorded; the Kamptee HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1825–1837.

Questions about COV-918

What is COV-918?: COV-918 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kamptee, North Western Provinces of 4 September 1834, bearing the Kamptee HG 2 handstamp in black. 1834 (Sep 4) Entire from Capt. Cunningham to Cap Hervey at Mhow with “KAMPTEE / POSTPAID” hs on reverse (Giles type2) in red, fine Provenance: Giles
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-918?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Giles lot 267 (Oct. 2000); and David Feldman lot 50955.
When was COV-918 posted?: COV-918 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. It has appeared at auction with Spink, Giles, lot 267, (Oct. 2000); David Feldman, lot 50955.