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Date
14 April 1844
Description
Clear though slightly blurry strike with manuscript "14 April 1844" date and "1 Anna 1/4 f" rate on back of folded letter to Kulludglee, sender's directive "via Beejapoor". Very Fine. This marking predates the Free marking listed in Giles (1853) and is presumably very scarce.
Auction
Sale 9054, Lot 10027, — Magnolia Collection Part 7
Provenance
- •2026, Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, Lot 10027, Realized $1,100— The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 7 (Robert C. Bauer)
Same office
Other recorded marks at Danoor
1 markOne other pre-1854 postal marking of Danoor is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.
About this record
This 14 April 1844 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Danoor HG 2 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark with 1 example recorded in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10027. Recorded prices realized: $1,100, Siegel Auction Galleries, (2026).