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

The census grades Dhoolia HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1844–1858.

When was COV-1007 posted?

COV-1007 is dated 1845, within the recorded period of use of Dhoolia HG 2 (1844–1858).

COV-1007

1845 Dhoolia Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1845, Dhoolia HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1007) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

1845

Description

India, Dhoolia, 1845, "DHOOLIA/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). 1845 folded letter dated Mar. 25 addressed to Colonel J.G. Griffiths in Bombay, Bombay (Mar. 28) arrival backstamp. From Robert A. Siegel Sale 9054 Lot 10034 (two covers)

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Other recorded marks at Dhoolia

1 mark

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

Dhoolia HG 1handstampRed1841–1858

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About this Dhoolia pre stamp cover

COV-1007 is a Dhoolia pre stamp cover of 1845 bearing the Dhoolia HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Dhoolia postal history — the office known today as Dhule, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10034.

1 image of COV-1007 is recorded (front); the Dhoolia HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1844–1858.

Questions about COV-1007

What is COV-1007?: COV-1007 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Dhoolia, Bombay Presidency of 1845, bearing the Dhoolia HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Dhoolia, 1845, "DHOOLIA/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). 1845 folded letter dated Mar. 25 addressed to Colonel J.G. Griffiths in Bombay, Bombay (Mar. 28) arrival backstamp. From Robert A. Siegel Sale 9054 Lot 10034 (two covers)
How scarce is the Dhoolia HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Dhoolia HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1844–1858.
What is the provenance of COV-1007?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10034.
When was COV-1007 posted?: COV-1007 is dated 1845, within the recorded period of use of Dhoolia HG 2 (1844–1858).

About this record

This 1845 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Dhoolia 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 9054, lot 10034.