How scarce is the Karatchee S3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Karatchee S3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1849–1851.

When was COV-2540 posted?

COV-2540 is dated 22 October 1851, within the recorded period of use of Karatchee S3 (1849–1851).

COV-2540

22 October 1851 Karatchee Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 October 1851, Karatchee S3 handstruck folded letter (COV-2540) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of D Pittie

Date

22 October 1851

Description

Postal cover from karatchee (sindh), bearing HG 6 handstamp in Black. Dated 22 October 1851. Note: Kurrachee — Bearing, 2 Mar 50 (circular). Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

Private

Same office

Other recorded marks at Karatchee

10 marks

10 other pre-1854 postal markings of Karatchee 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 Karatchee pre stamp cover

COV-2540 is a Karatchee pre stamp cover of 22 October 1851 bearing the Karatchee S3 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Karatchee postal history — the office known today as Karachi, Sindh. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from karatchee (sindh), bearing HG 6 handstamp in Black. Dated 22 October 1851. Note: Kurrachee — Bearing, 2 Mar 50 (circular). Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Private.

1 image of COV-2540 is recorded (front); the Karatchee S3 mark itself is recorded in use 1849–1851.

Questions about COV-2540

What is COV-2540?: COV-2540 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Karatchee, Sindh of 22 October 1851, bearing the Karatchee S3 handstamp in black. Postal cover from karatchee (sindh), bearing HG 6 handstamp in Black. Dated 22 October 1851. Note: Kurrachee — Bearing, 2 Mar 50 (circular). Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Karatchee S3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Karatchee S3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1849–1851.
What is the provenance of COV-2540?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-2540 posted?: COV-2540 is dated 22 October 1851, within the recorded period of use of Karatchee S3 (1849–1851).

About this record

This 22 October 1851 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Karatchee S3 handstamp of the Sindh, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Private.