How scarce is the Dharwar HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Dharwar HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841.

When was COV-404 posted?

COV-404 is dated 25 October 1841, within the recorded period of use of Dharwar HG 2 (1841).

COV-404

25 October 1841 Dharwar Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 October 1841, Dharwar HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-404) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Dharwar HG 2, back (COV-404) — back

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Date

25 October 1841

Description

India, Dharwar, 1841, "DHARWAR/FREE" Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Bold and clear strike in red with manuscript "25 October 1841" date added on back of folded cover (missing inner panel) to India House in London, England, sender's directive "per Steamer, via Falmouth" , red "INDIA" in oval handstamp, London (Dec. 1) arrival backstamp, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, cover with stained vertical file fold, Very Fine strike

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Other recorded marks at Dharwar

5 marks

5 other pre-1854 postal markings of Dharwar 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 Dharwar pre stamp cover

COV-404 is a Dharwar pre stamp cover of 25 October 1841 bearing the Dharwar HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Dharwar postal history — the office known today as Dharwad, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10065.

2 images of COV-404 are recorded (front, back); the Dharwar HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1841.

Questions about COV-404

What is COV-404?: COV-404 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Dharwar, Bombay Presidency of 25 October 1841, bearing the Dharwar HG 2 handstamp in red. India, Dharwar, 1841, "DHARWAR/FREE" Oval Handstamp (Giles 2). Bold and clear strike in red with manuscript "25 October 1841" date added on back of folded cover (missing inner panel) to India House in London, England, sender's directive "per Steamer, via Falmouth" , red "INDIA" in oval handstamp, London (Dec. 1) arrival backstamp, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, cover with stained vertical file fold, Very Fine strike
How scarce is the Dharwar HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Dharwar HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841.
What is the provenance of COV-404?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9042 lot 10065.
When was COV-404 posted?: COV-404 is dated 25 October 1841, within the recorded period of use of Dharwar HG 2 (1841).

About this record

This 25 October 1841 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Dharwar HG 2 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9042, lot 10065.