COV-1961 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 20 August 1849, bearing the Merut HG 10 handstamp in red. Merut: 1849 (20 Aug.) envelope to Bath showing, on reverse (small part of flap cut away), a good strike of the scarce "mnnput/Ouerland" (HG 10).

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-1961 posted?

COV-1961 is dated 20 August 1849, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 10 (1841–1852).

COV-1961

20 August 1849 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 20 August 1849, Merut HG 10 handstruck folded letter (COV-1961)

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Date

20 August 1849

Description

Merut: 1849 (20 Aug.) envelope to Bath showing, on reverse (small part of flap cut away), a good strike of the scarce "mnnput/Ouerland" (HG 10).

Auction

Spink

Lot 189

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

Same office

Other recorded marks at Merut

17 marks

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About this Merut pre stamp cover

COV-1961 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 20 August 1849 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?

Merut: 1849 (20 Aug.) envelope to Bath showing, on reverse (small part of flap cut away), a good strike of the scarce "mnnput/Ouerland" (HG 10).

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 189.

1 image of COV-1961 is recorded; the Merut HG 10 mark itself is recorded in use 1841–1852.

Questions about COV-1961

What is COV-1961?: COV-1961 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 20 August 1849, bearing the Merut HG 10 handstamp in red. Merut: 1849 (20 Aug.) envelope to Bath showing, on reverse (small part of flap cut away), a good strike of the scarce "mnnput/Ouerland" (HG 10).
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-1961?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 189.
When was COV-1961 posted?: COV-1961 is dated 20 August 1849, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 10 (1841–1852).

About this record

This 20 August 1849 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 Spink, lot 189.