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

The census grades Danoor HG 2 as 1 example recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 14 April 1844.

When was COV-29 posted?

COV-29 is dated 14 April 1844, within the recorded period of use of Danoor HG 2 (14 April 1844).

COV-29

14 April 1844 Danoor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 April 1844, Danoor HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-29) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Danoor HG 2, back (COV-29) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Danoor HG 2, front (COV-29) — front

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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. eBay - Written by G.De Sommarez, 21st Madras Native Infantry. Cancelled at Danoor Type 81 handstamp. Very Scarce. Sent via Bijapur to Kulludghee(Kaladgi).

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10027, — Magnolia Collection Part 7

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Provenance

•2026, Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, Lot 10027, Realized $1,100— The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 7 (Robert C. Bauer)

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Other recorded marks at Danoor

2 marks

2 other pre-1854 postal markings of Danoor 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 Danoor pre stamp cover

COV-29 is a Danoor pre stamp cover of 14 April 1844 bearing the Danoor HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Danoor postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10027; and eBay.

4 images of COV-29 are recorded (front, back); the Danoor HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 14 April 1844.

Questions about COV-29

What is COV-29?: COV-29 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Danoor, Madras Presidency of 14 April 1844, bearing the Danoor HG 2 handstamp in black. 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. eBay - Written by G.De Sommarez, 21st Madras Native Infantry. Cancelled at Danoor Type 81 handstamp. Very Scarce. Sent via Bijapur to Kulludghee(Kaladgi).
How scarce is the Danoor HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Danoor HG 2 as 1 example recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 14 April 1844.
What is the provenance of COV-29?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10027; and eBay.
When was COV-29 posted?: COV-29 is dated 14 April 1844, within the recorded period of use of Danoor HG 2 (14 April 1844).

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; eBay. Recorded prices realized: $1,100, Siegel Auction Galleries, (2026).