How scarce is the Kamptee HG 5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Kamptee HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1836–1853.

When was COV-253 posted?

COV-253 is dated 11 July 1842, within the recorded period of use of Kamptee HG 5 (1836–1853).

COV-253

11 July 1842 Kamptee Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 11 July 1842, Kamptee HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-253) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kamptee HG 5, back (COV-253) — back

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Date

11 July 1842

Description

India, Kamptee, 1842, "KAMPTEE/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 3). Bold strike in red with manuscript "11 July 1842" date and "8 As" rate markings on back of folded mourning-lined letter to Manchester, England, sender's directive "Paid - Overland Letter Via Falmouth" , red "INDIA" oval handstamp, Manchester (Sept. 9) arrival backstamp, manuscript rate marking, Very Fine and choice strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10061, — 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-253 is a Kamptee pre stamp cover of 11 July 1842 bearing the Kamptee HG 5 handstamp, struck in red, 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 10061.

2 images of COV-253 are recorded (front, back); the Kamptee HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1836–1853.

Questions about COV-253

What is COV-253?: COV-253 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kamptee, North Western Provinces of 11 July 1842, bearing the Kamptee HG 5 handstamp in red. India, Kamptee, 1842, "KAMPTEE/Paid" Framed Handstamp (Giles 3). Bold strike in red with manuscript "11 July 1842" date and "8 As" rate markings on back of folded mourning-lined letter to Manchester, England, sender's directive "Paid - Overland Letter Via Falmouth" , red "INDIA" oval handstamp, Manchester (Sept. 9) arrival backstamp, manuscript rate marking, Very Fine and choice strike
How scarce is the Kamptee HG 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Kamptee HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1836–1853.
What is the provenance of COV-253?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10061.
When was COV-253 posted?: COV-253 is dated 11 July 1842, within the recorded period of use of Kamptee HG 5 (1836–1853).

About this record

This 11 July 1842 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Kamptee HG 5 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10061.