How scarce is the DumDum HG 7 mark on this cover?

The census grades DumDum HG 7 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1848.

When was COV-1012 posted?

COV-1012 is dated 24 September 1846, within the recorded period of use of DumDum HG 7 (1842–1848).

COV-1012

24 September 1846 DumDum Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 24 September 1846, DumDum HG 7 handstruck folded letter (COV-1012) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — DumDum HG 7, back (COV-1012) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

24 September 1846

Description

India, Dum Dum, 1846, "DUM DUM/FREE" Oval Handstamp (Giles 7). Mostly clear strike in red with manuscript "24 Sept 1846" date added on back of soldier's concessionary rate cover to Inverness, Scotland, "From Bombr E. Fraser, No. 4233 Apr. Teacher Arty. Regt. School, Dum Dum" endorsement, properly countersigned by commanding officer, red framed "INDIA" handstamp

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10041

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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-1012 is a DumDum pre stamp cover of 24 September 1846 bearing the DumDum HG 7 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10041.

2 images of COV-1012 are recorded (front, back); the DumDum HG 7 mark itself is recorded in use 1842–1848.

Questions about COV-1012

What is COV-1012?: COV-1012 is a recorded pre stamp cover of DumDum, Bengal Presidency of 24 September 1846, bearing the DumDum HG 7 handstamp in red. India, Dum Dum, 1846, "DUM DUM/FREE" Oval Handstamp (Giles 7). Mostly clear strike in red with manuscript "24 Sept 1846" date added on back of soldier's concessionary rate cover to Inverness, Scotland, "From Bombr E. Fraser, No. 4233 Apr. Teacher Arty. Regt. School, Dum Dum" endorsement, properly countersigned by commanding officer, red framed "INDIA" handstamp
How scarce is the DumDum HG 7 mark on this cover?: The census grades DumDum HG 7 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1842–1848.
What is the provenance of COV-1012?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10041.
When was COV-1012 posted?: COV-1012 is dated 24 September 1846, within the recorded period of use of DumDum HG 7 (1842–1848).

About this record

This 24 September 1846 pre stamp cover of British India bears the DumDum HG 7 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10041.