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

The census grades Barelly HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1824–1837.

When was COV-3110 posted?

COV-3110 is dated 25 October 1824, within the recorded period of use of Barelly HG 2 (1824–1837).

COV-3110

25 October 1824 Barelly Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 October 1824, Barelly HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-3110) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

25 October 1824

Description

1824 (25 Oct) entire letter from Bareilly (Gile Ty- U44, For this h/s year mention in Giles in 1837) to Liverpool with black rectangular ``INDIA LETTER / LEVERPOOL`` cachet via Calcutta with Giles Ty-...

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Other recorded marks at Barelly

5 marks

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

COV-3110 is a Barelly pre stamp cover of 25 October 1824 bearing the Barelly HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Barelly postal history — the office known today as Bareilly, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.

1 image of COV-3110 is recorded (front); the Barelly HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1824–1837.

Questions about COV-3110

What is COV-3110?: COV-3110 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Barelly, North Western Provinces of 25 October 1824, bearing the Barelly HG 2 handstamp in black. 1824 (25 Oct) entire letter from Bareilly (Gile Ty- U44, For this h/s year mention in Giles in 1837) to Liverpool with black rectangular ``INDIA LETTER / LEVERPOOL`` cachet via Calcutta with Giles Ty-...
How scarce is the Barelly HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Barelly HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1824–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-3110?: Its recorded auction history runs through collectorbazar.
When was COV-3110 posted?: COV-3110 is dated 25 October 1824, within the recorded period of use of Barelly HG 2 (1824–1837).

About this record

This 25 October 1824 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Barelly HG 2 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 10 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with collectorbazar.