COV-2218 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Barelly, North Western Provinces of 30 May 1844, bearing the Barelly HG 4 handstamp in red. Postal cover from barelly (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 4 handstamp in Red. Dated 30 May 1844. Note: Revised impression. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

How scarce is the Barelly HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Barelly HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1844.

When was COV-2218 posted?

COV-2218 is dated 30 May 1844, within the recorded period of use of Barelly HG 4 (1844).

COV-2218

30 May 1844 Barelly Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 30 May 1844, Barelly HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-2218) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

30 May 1844

Description

Postal cover from barelly (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 4 handstamp in Red. Dated 30 May 1844. Note: Revised impression. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

Private

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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-2218 is a Barelly pre stamp cover of 30 May 1844 bearing the Barelly HG 4 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Barelly postal history — the office known today as Bareilly, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Postal cover from barelly (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 4 handstamp in Red. Dated 30 May 1844. Note: Revised impression. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Private.

1 image of COV-2218 is recorded (front); the Barelly HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1844.

Questions about COV-2218

What is COV-2218?: COV-2218 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Barelly, North Western Provinces of 30 May 1844, bearing the Barelly HG 4 handstamp in red. Postal cover from barelly (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 4 handstamp in Red. Dated 30 May 1844. Note: Revised impression. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Barelly HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Barelly HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1844.
What is the provenance of COV-2218?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-2218 posted?: COV-2218 is dated 30 May 1844, within the recorded period of use of Barelly HG 4 (1844).

About this record

This 30 May 1844 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Barelly HG 4 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Private.