COV-1956 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 27 October 1809, bearing the Merut HG 1 handstamp in black. Merut: 1809 (27 Oct.) small entire (heavy filing crease and ink marks on face) to Delhi showing, on reverse, the earliest of the two recorded examples of the framed "MERUT/POST FREE" (HG 1).

How scarce is the Merut HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Merut HG 1 as 2 examples recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1809–1827.

When was COV-1956 posted?

COV-1956 is dated 27 October 1809, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 1 (1809–1827).

COV-1956

27 October 1809 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 27 October 1809, Merut HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1956) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 1, scan 2 (COV-1956)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 1, front (COV-1956) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

27 October 1809

Description

Merut: 1809 (27 Oct.) small entire (heavy filing crease and ink marks on face) to Delhi showing, on reverse, the earliest of the two recorded examples of the framed "MERUT/POST FREE" (HG 1).

Auction

Spink

Lot 184

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

Other recorded marks at Merut

17 marks

17 other pre-1854 postal markings of Merut 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 Merut pre stamp cover

COV-1956 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 27 October 1809 bearing the Merut HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Merut postal history — the office known today as Meerut, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Merut: 1809 (27 Oct.) small entire (heavy filing crease and ink marks on face) to Delhi showing, on reverse, the earliest of the two recorded examples of the framed "MERUT/POST FREE" (HG 1).

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 184.

3 images of COV-1956 are recorded (front); the Merut HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1809–1827.

Questions about COV-1956

What is COV-1956?: COV-1956 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 27 October 1809, bearing the Merut HG 1 handstamp in black. Merut: 1809 (27 Oct.) small entire (heavy filing crease and ink marks on face) to Delhi showing, on reverse, the earliest of the two recorded examples of the framed "MERUT/POST FREE" (HG 1).
How scarce is the Merut HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Merut HG 1 as 2 examples recorded, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1809–1827.
What is the provenance of COV-1956?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 184.
When was COV-1956 posted?: COV-1956 is dated 27 October 1809, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 1 (1809–1827).

About this record

This 27 October 1809 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Merut HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark with 2 examples recorded in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 184.