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Date
1838
Description
India, Dinapore, 1838, "DINAPORE/1838 September 10/Paid" Framed Datestamp (Giles 4). Proof-like strike with manuscript "1-2as " rate added on back of folded letter (sealed) to London, England, forwarded within London, trace of "INDIA LETTER" marking (presumably Falmouth), red Calcutta Ship Letter (Sept. 15) transit and London (Mar. 11) arrival datestamp, "2" handstamp and manuscript "3/4" rate markings crossed out, cover with some minor edge tears, Extremely Fine strike from Dinapore
Auction
Sale 9042, Lot 10068, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6
Same office
Other recorded marks at Dinapore
8 marks8 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.
About this record
This 1838 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Dinapore HG 4 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10068.