Lady Minto Fete Cover 1907 Calcutta Red Cross Cancellation

This Lady Minto Fete Cover represents a fascinating example of early twentieth-century Indian postal history. Because the envelope carries the distinctive Calcutta Red Cross cancellation used during the famous Lady Minto Fete, it connects directly with an important charitable event organised during the British Raj.

Lady Minto Fete Cover – Historic Red Cross Cancellation Along with an additional Stamp On Piece.

The Lady Minto Fete took place in Calcutta in January 1907 as a major charitable event supporting Red Cross work. During the fete, organisers arranged for a special commemorative postal cancellation to mark the occasion.

This Lady Minto Fete Cover clearly shows the red commemorative cancellation dated 19 January. In addition, the cover carries a Calcutta backstamp dated 31 January, which confirms the postal journey and adds further postal history interest.

Also included is a stamp on piece showing a clear strike of the Lady Minto Fete Red Cross cancellation. The stamp the British India King Edward VII ½ Anna green definitive, with a 1/4 Anna overprint, although a common postal issue of the Edwardian period. because the cancellation falls prominently across the stamp, the piece provides a particularly clean and visually appealing example of this historic Calcutta event cancellation.Consequently, the pair creates an appealing small display group for collectors.

The Lady Minto Fete Cancellation

The Lady Minto Fete cancellation remains one of the most recognisable special event postmarks used in British India. The handstamp appeared during a charitable fete organised in Calcutta to raise funds for Red Cross work during the early twentieth century.

Because the cancellation combines a distinctive red cross motif with a clearly dated strike, collectors of Indian philately and colonial postal history actively seek examples. Covers that display clear strikes alongside supporting postal markings often attract strong collector interest.

Philatelic Interest and Postal History Significance

Collectors of British India postal history value the Lady Minto Fete cancellations because they combine charity fundraising with official postal operations. As a result, they represent an interesting intersection of social history and philately.

Special event cancellations such as this often survive in limited numbers. Furthermore, covers that retain both clear commemorative strikes and supporting postal markings offer additional historical context.

You can learn more about British India postal history through organisations such as the British Postal History Society.

Condition and Display

This Lady Minto Fete Cover shows honest postal wear consistent with age and handling. However, the key cancellation remains clearly visible and legible.

The cover currently sits on an album page for safe storage and display. Because the listing includes both the cover and the additional cancelled stamp piece, the item presents very well as a small philatelic display.

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A Scarce Opportunity for Postal History Collectors

Items associated with the Lady Minto Fete do not appear regularly on the market. Therefore, this example offers collectors a genuine opportunity to acquire a distinctive piece of British India postal history.

If you enjoy historical philatelic items, you may also wish to browse our wider collection of stamps and postal history items.

Price: £165

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