Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ
Date
22 August 1831
Description
Entire posted from Arrah to Patna addressed to Clarke with HG2 handstamp of circular "Arrah/ Pt.Pd. / / 18" in black color posted on 22nd August 1831 with two annas paid as indicated in manuscript.
Same office
Other recorded marks at Arrah
2 marks2 other pre-1854 postal markings of Arrah are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.
About this record
This 22 August 1831 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Arrah HG 2 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded.