COV-3222 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Damaun, Bombay Presidency of 13 October 1855, bearing the Damaun HG 1 handstamp in mauve. Postal cover from damaun (bombay), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Mauve. Dated 13 October 1855. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

How scarce is the Damaun HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Damaun HG 1 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1852–1859.

When was COV-3222 posted?

COV-3222 is dated 13 October 1855, within the recorded period of use of Damaun HG 1 (1852–1859).

COV-3222

13 October 1855 Damaun Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 13 October 1855, Damaun HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3222)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Dr. Narendar Saboo

Date

13 October 1855

Description

Postal cover from damaun (bombay), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Mauve. Dated 13 October 1855. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Provenance

Dr. Narendar Saboo

Same office

Other recorded marks at Damaun

1 mark

One other pre-1854 postal marking of Damaun is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.

Damaun HG 2handstampMauve1853–1854

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About this Damaun pre stamp cover

COV-3222 is a Damaun pre stamp cover of 13 October 1855 bearing the Damaun HG 1 handstamp, struck in mauve, recorded in the census of Damaun postal history — the office known today as Daman, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from damaun (bombay), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Mauve. Dated 13 October 1855. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Dr. Narendar Saboo

1 image of COV-3222 is recorded; the Damaun HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1852–1859.

Questions about COV-3222

What is COV-3222?: COV-3222 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Damaun, Bombay Presidency of 13 October 1855, bearing the Damaun HG 1 handstamp in mauve. Postal cover from damaun (bombay), bearing HG 1 handstamp in Mauve. Dated 13 October 1855. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Damaun HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Damaun HG 1 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1852–1859.
What is the provenance of COV-3222?: Dr. Narendar Saboo
When was COV-3222 posted?: COV-3222 is dated 13 October 1855, within the recorded period of use of Damaun HG 1 (1852–1859).

About this record

This 13 October 1855 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Damaun HG 1 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded.