How scarce is the Dinapore HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Dinapore HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1824–1837.

When was COV-1010 posted?

COV-1010 is dated 5 July 1837, within the recorded period of use of Dinapore HG 2 (1824–1837).

COV-1010

5 July 1837 Dinapore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 5 July 1837, Dinapore HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1010) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Dinapore HG 2, front (COV-1010) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

5 July 1837

Description

India, Dinapore, 1837, "DINAPORE POST PAID/18__" Double-Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Wonderfully bold strike with manuscript "5 July (18)37" date and "8a" rate added on back of folded letter to Saugor, cover with few minor insect holes, Very Fine strike, scarce this choice

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10039, (May 2026)

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Dinapore

8 marks

8 other pre-1854 postal markings of Dinapore 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 Dinapore pre stamp cover

COV-1010 is a Dinapore pre stamp cover of 5 July 1837 bearing the Dinapore HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Dinapore postal history — the office known today as Danapur, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10039 (May 2026).

2 images of COV-1010 are recorded (back, front); the Dinapore HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1824–1837.

Questions about COV-1010

What is COV-1010?: COV-1010 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Dinapore, Bengal Presidency of 5 July 1837, bearing the Dinapore HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Dinapore, 1837, "DINAPORE POST PAID/18__" Double-Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Wonderfully bold strike with manuscript "5 July (18)37" date and "8a" rate added on back of folded letter to Saugor, cover with few minor insect holes, Very Fine strike, scarce this choice
How scarce is the Dinapore HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Dinapore HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1824–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1010?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10039 (May 2026).
When was COV-1010 posted?: COV-1010 is dated 5 July 1837, within the recorded period of use of Dinapore HG 2 (1824–1837).

About this record

This 5 July 1837 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Dinapore HG 2 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 19 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10039, (May 2026).