How scarce is the Dinapore HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Dinapore HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1855.

When was COV-407 posted?

COV-407 is dated 1838, within the recorded period of use of Dinapore HG 4 (1837–1855).

COV-407

1838 Dinapore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1838, Dinapore HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-407) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Dinapore HG 4, back (COV-407) — back

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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

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9042, Lot 10068, — The Magnolia Collection Part 6

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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-407 is a Dinapore pre stamp cover of 1838 bearing the Dinapore HG 4 handstamp, struck in red, 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 9042 lot 10068.

2 images of COV-407 are recorded (front, back); the Dinapore HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1855.

Questions about COV-407

What is COV-407?: COV-407 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Dinapore, Bengal Presidency of 1838, bearing the Dinapore HG 4 handstamp in red. 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
How scarce is the Dinapore HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Dinapore HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1855.
What is the provenance of COV-407?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10068.
When was COV-407 posted?: COV-407 is dated 1838, within the recorded period of use of Dinapore HG 4 (1837–1855).

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 9 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10068.