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-406 posted?

COV-406 is dated 4 January 1824, within the recorded period of use of Dinapore HG 2 (1824–1837).

COV-406

4 January 1824 Dinapore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 4 January 1824, Dinapore HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-406) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Dinapore HG 2, back (COV-406) — back

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Date

4 January 1824

Description

India, Dinapore, 1824, "DINAPORE POST PAID/18__" Double-Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Exceptionally bold strike with manuscript "4th Jany (18) 24" date and "9as" rate added on back of folded letter to Teignmouth, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/PLYMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), two Calcutta General Post Office (Jan. 10, Giles SD8a) transit datestamps, manuscript "1/1" rate marking, Very Fine strike, scarce this choice

Auction

Auktionen Gaertner

Asia Auction No.21, Lot 1063, (6 February 2012)

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10067, (Nov. 2025), — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

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-406 is a Dinapore pre stamp cover of 4 January 1824 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 Auktionen Gaertner Asia Auction No.21 lot 1063 (6 February 2012); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10067 (Nov. 2025).

2 images of COV-406 are recorded (front, back); the Dinapore HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1824–1837.

Questions about COV-406

What is COV-406?: COV-406 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Dinapore, Bengal Presidency of 4 January 1824, bearing the Dinapore HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Dinapore, 1824, "DINAPORE POST PAID/18__" Double-Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Exceptionally bold strike with manuscript "4th Jany (18) 24" date and "9as" rate added on back of folded letter to Teignmouth, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/PLYMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), two Calcutta General Post Office (Jan. 10, Giles SD8a) transit datestamps, manuscript "1/1" rate marking, 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-406?: Its recorded auction history runs through Auktionen Gaertner Asia Auction No.21 lot 1063 (6 February 2012); and Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10067 (Nov. 2025).
When was COV-406 posted?: COV-406 is dated 4 January 1824, within the recorded period of use of Dinapore HG 2 (1824–1837).

About this record

This 4 January 1824 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 Auktionen Gaertner, Asia Auction No.21, lot 1063, (6 February 2012); Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10067, (Nov. 2025).