COV-1386 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 9 April 1852, bearing the Merut HG 10 handstamp in red. 1852 MEERUT Overland Giles 10 on cover to UK via Marseilles with oval INDIA in red and BATH delivery

How scarce is the Merut HG 10 mark on this cover?

The census grades Merut HG 10 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1852.

When was COV-1386 posted?

COV-1386 is dated 9 April 1852, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 10 (1841–1852).

COV-1386

9 April 1852 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 9 April 1852, Merut HG 10 handstruck folded letter (COV-1386)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 10, scan 2 (COV-1386)

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Date

9 April 1852

Description

1852 MEERUT Overland Giles 10 on cover to UK via Marseilles with oval INDIA in red and BATH delivery

Auction

StampBay

9, Lot 21

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-1386 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 9 April 1852 bearing the Merut HG 10 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Merut postal history — the office known today as Meerut, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1852 MEERUT Overland Giles 10 on cover to UK via Marseilles with oval INDIA in red and BATH delivery

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 9 lot 21.

2 images of COV-1386 are recorded; the Merut HG 10 mark itself is recorded in use 1841–1852.

Questions about COV-1386

What is COV-1386?: COV-1386 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 9 April 1852, bearing the Merut HG 10 handstamp in red. 1852 MEERUT Overland Giles 10 on cover to UK via Marseilles with oval INDIA in red and BATH delivery
How scarce is the Merut HG 10 mark on this cover?: The census grades Merut HG 10 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1852.
What is the provenance of COV-1386?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 9 lot 21.
When was COV-1386 posted?: COV-1386 is dated 9 April 1852, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 10 (1841–1852).

About this record

This 9 April 1852 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Merut HG 10 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 13 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 9, lot 21.