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-2948 posted?

COV-2948 is dated 16 May 1845, within the recorded period of use of Kamptee HG 5 (1836–1853).

COV-2948

16 May 1845 Kamptee Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 16 May 1845, Kamptee HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-2948) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Kamptee HG 5, back (COV-2948) — back

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Date

16 May 1845

Description

India, Kamptee, 1845, "KAMPTEE/18__ May 16/FREE" Oval Datestamp (Giles 5). Clear strike on back of 1845 folded letter to Mallow, Ireland, sender's directive "Via Southampton" and noted "Service", properly countersigned by Lt. Col. of 21st R.N.B. Fusiliers, red "INDIA" oval handstamp, London and Jul. 11 transit and Mallow (Jul. 12) arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, cover with slight overall soiling and internal tape stain showing thru to front, Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

9054 The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 7, Lot 10049, (05/14/2026)

Provenance

Magnolia

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-2948 is a Kamptee pre stamp cover of 16 May 1845 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 9054 The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 7 lot 10049 (05/14/2026).

2 images of COV-2948 are recorded (front, back); the Kamptee HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1836–1853.

Questions about COV-2948

What is COV-2948?: COV-2948 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Kamptee, North Western Provinces of 16 May 1845, bearing the Kamptee HG 5 handstamp in red. India, Kamptee, 1845, "KAMPTEE/18__ May 16/FREE" Oval Datestamp (Giles 5). Clear strike on back of 1845 folded letter to Mallow, Ireland, sender's directive "Via Southampton" and noted "Service", properly countersigned by Lt. Col. of 21st R.N.B. Fusiliers, red "INDIA" oval handstamp, London and Jul. 11 transit and Mallow (Jul. 12) arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, cover with slight overall soiling and internal tape stain showing thru to front, Fine
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-2948?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries 9054 The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 7 lot 10049 (05/14/2026).
When was COV-2948 posted?: COV-2948 is dated 16 May 1845, within the recorded period of use of Kamptee HG 5 (1836–1853).

About this record

This 16 May 1845 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, 9054 The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 7, lot 10049, (05/14/2026).