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-279 posted?

COV-279 is dated 7 May 1844, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 10 (1841–1852).

COV-279

7 May 1844 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 7 May 1844, Merut HG 10 handstruck folded letter (COV-279) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 10, back (COV-279) — back

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Date

7 May 1844

Description

India, Merut, 1844, "MEERUT/Overland" Framed Handstamp (Giles 10). Clearly struck in red with manuscript "1as" rate and "7 May" on back of 1844 cover to Kensington, England, sender's directive "Pr Steamer via Southampton" , red "INDIA" oval handstamp, London (Jul. 10) arrival backstamp, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, slight manuscript mark over Merut handstamp and toned bands on front panel, still Very Fine strike Lot Status: Passed

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10088, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

Provenance

"Magnolia"

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-279 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 7 May 1844 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10088.

2 images of COV-279 are recorded (front, back); the Merut HG 10 mark itself is recorded in use 1841–1852.

Questions about COV-279

What is COV-279?: COV-279 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 7 May 1844, bearing the Merut HG 10 handstamp in red. India, Merut, 1844, "MEERUT/Overland" Framed Handstamp (Giles 10). Clearly struck in red with manuscript "1as" rate and "7 May" on back of 1844 cover to Kensington, England, sender's directive "Pr Steamer via Southampton" , red "INDIA" oval handstamp, London (Jul. 10) arrival backstamp, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, slight manuscript mark over Merut handstamp and toned bands on front panel, still Very Fine strike Lot Status: Passed
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-279?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10088.
When was COV-279 posted?: COV-279 is dated 7 May 1844, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 10 (1841–1852).

About this record

This 7 May 1844 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 12 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9020, lot 10088.