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

The census grades DumDum HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1854.

When was COV-3141 posted?

COV-3141 is dated 1843, within the recorded period of use of DumDum HG 4 (1841–1854).

COV-3141

1843 DumDum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1843, DumDum HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-3141) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — DumDum HG 4, back (COV-3141) — back

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Date

1843

Description

1843 (Apr) Overland Mail – entire sent from Dum Dum by Steamer “Hindoosthan” with rectangular boxed DUM DUM/PAID 3as (Giles #4) addressed to Kent with boxed CALCUTTA Ship Letters (Despatch) Giles #SD1...

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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-3141 is a DumDum pre stamp cover of 1843 bearing the DumDum HG 4 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of DumDum postal history, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.

2 images of COV-3141 are recorded (front, back); the DumDum HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1841–1854.

Questions about COV-3141

What is COV-3141?: COV-3141 is a recorded pre stamp cover of DumDum, Bengal Presidency of 1843, bearing the DumDum HG 4 handstamp in red. 1843 (Apr) Overland Mail – entire sent from Dum Dum by Steamer “Hindoosthan” with rectangular boxed DUM DUM/PAID 3as (Giles #4) addressed to Kent with boxed CALCUTTA Ship Letters (Despatch) Giles #SD1...
How scarce is the DumDum HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades DumDum HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1854.
What is the provenance of COV-3141?: Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.
When was COV-3141 posted?: COV-3141 is dated 1843, within the recorded period of use of DumDum HG 4 (1841–1854).

About this record

This 1843 pre stamp cover of British India bears the DumDum HG 4 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with collectorbazar.