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-1056 posted?

COV-1056 is dated 5 February 1834, within the recorded period of use of Dinapore HG 2 (1824–1837).

COV-1056

5 February 1834 Dinapore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 5 February 1834, Dinapore HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1056) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Dinapore HG 2, scan 2 (COV-1056)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

5 February 1834

Description

Spink - Dinapore: 1834 (5 Feb.) entire letter to Calcutta showing a fine strike of the scarce double oval "DINAPORE/POST PAID" wiih date in ms. (HG 2). Cavendish - DINAPORE/GORUCKPOOR - THE DOUBLE-OVAL OR DOUBLE-CIRCLE “POST PAID/OFFICE” TYPES; Fine 3/5 Feb. 1834 EL to Calcutta with a very fine large double-oval “DINAPORE/.POST PAID.” (HG2) on the reverse (slightly across join); plus 22 Apr. 1822 E (side-flaps removed) to “Bhagulpore” (redirected to “Monghu” with a further 2as postage charged) with a mainly very fine 2-ring “GORUCKPOOR/.POST OFFICE.” (slight seal tear/fault at foot) on the flap. Good pair. (2 covers) PHOTO - see page 41

Auction

Spink

Contractor, Lot 78, (Dec. 1999)

Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Manning, Lot 125, (Sept. 2015)

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor Michael Manning

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-1056 is a Dinapore pre stamp cover of 5 February 1834 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 Spink Contractor lot 78 (Dec. 1999); and Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 125 (Sept. 2015).

2 images of COV-1056 are recorded (back); the Dinapore HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1824–1837.

Questions about COV-1056

What is COV-1056?: COV-1056 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Dinapore, Bengal Presidency of 5 February 1834, bearing the Dinapore HG 2 handstamp in black. Spink - Dinapore: 1834 (5 Feb.) entire letter to Calcutta showing a fine strike of the scarce double oval "DINAPORE/POST PAID" wiih date in ms. (HG 2). Cavendish - DINAPORE/GORUCKPOOR - THE DOUBLE-OVAL OR DOUBLE-CIRCLE “POST PAID/OFFICE” TYPES; Fine 3/5 Feb. 1834 EL to Calcutta with a very fine large double-oval “DINAPORE/.POST PAID.” (HG2) on the reverse (slightly across join); plus 22 Apr. 1822 E (side-flaps removed) to “Bhagulpore” (redirected to “Monghu” with a further 2as postage charged) with a mainly very fine 2-ring “GORUCKPOOR/.POST OFFICE.” (slight seal tear/fault at foot) on the flap. Good pair. (2 covers) PHOTO - see page 41
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-1056?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Contractor lot 78 (Dec. 1999); and Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 125 (Sept. 2015).
When was COV-1056 posted?: COV-1056 is dated 5 February 1834, within the recorded period of use of Dinapore HG 2 (1824–1837).

About this record

This 5 February 1834 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 Spink, Contractor, lot 78, (Dec. 1999); Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd, Manning, lot 125, (Sept. 2015).