How scarce is the DumDum HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades DumDum HG 3 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1847.

When was COV-1857 posted?

COV-1857 is dated 7 March 1846, within the recorded period of use of DumDum HG 3 (1843–1847).

COV-1857

7 March 1846 DumDum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 7 March 1846, DumDum HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1857)

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Date

7 March 1846

Description

Dum Durn: 1846 (7 Mar.) entire from London to Dum Dum inscribed "By Ouerland uia Marseille.s", the reverse showing good to fine strike of the rare small ftamed "o.o.p.o." (HG 3) with London despatch and Bombay transit marks adjacent; the cover slightly trimmed at 1eft, other-wise fine.

Auction

Spink

Giles, Lot 107, (Oct. 2000)

Spink

Lot 172, (Oct. 2001)

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

Other recorded marks at DumDum

7 marks

7 other pre-1854 postal markings of DumDum 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 DumDum pre stamp cover

COV-1857 is a DumDum pre stamp cover of 7 March 1846 bearing the DumDum HG 3 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of DumDum postal history, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Giles lot 107 (Oct. 2000); and Spink lot 172 (Oct. 2001).

1 image of COV-1857 is recorded; the DumDum HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1843–1847.

Questions about COV-1857

What is COV-1857?: COV-1857 is a recorded pre stamp cover of DumDum, Bengal Presidency of 7 March 1846, bearing the DumDum HG 3 handstamp in black. Dum Durn: 1846 (7 Mar.) entire from London to Dum Dum inscribed "By Ouerland uia Marseille.s", the reverse showing good to fine strike of the rare small ftamed "o.o.p.o." (HG 3) with London despatch and Bombay transit marks adjacent; the cover slightly trimmed at 1eft, other-wise fine.
How scarce is the DumDum HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades DumDum HG 3 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1847.
What is the provenance of COV-1857?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Giles lot 107 (Oct. 2000); and Spink lot 172 (Oct. 2001).
When was COV-1857 posted?: COV-1857 is dated 7 March 1846, within the recorded period of use of DumDum HG 3 (1843–1847).

About this record

This 7 March 1846 pre stamp cover of British India bears the DumDum HG 3 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, Giles, lot 107, (Oct. 2000); Spink, lot 172, (Oct. 2001).