COV-1127 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 12 January 1824, bearing the Merut HG 2 handstamp in red. Merut: 1827 (12 Jan.) entire to Calcutta showing a fine strike of the oval frame "r.tEnut /P' Pb' in red rvitir date and rate (L/1) in mi. (HG 3 unrecorded in red) with amival d.s. and boxed ",qN'r" in red

How scarce is the Merut HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Merut HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1814–1828.

When was COV-1127 posted?

COV-1127 is dated 12 January 1824, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 2 (1814–1828).

COV-1127

12 January 1824 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 12 January 1824, Merut HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1127)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

12 January 1824

Description

Merut: 1827 (12 Jan.) entire to Calcutta showing a fine strike of the oval frame "r.tEnut /P' Pb' in red rvitir date and rate (L/1) in mi. (HG 3 unrecorded in red) with amival d.s. and boxed ",qN'r" in red

Auction

Spink

Lot 151

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

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-1127 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 12 January 1824 bearing the Merut HG 2 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 Spink lot 151.

1 image of COV-1127 is recorded; the Merut HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1814–1828.

Questions about COV-1127

What is COV-1127?: COV-1127 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 12 January 1824, bearing the Merut HG 2 handstamp in red. Merut: 1827 (12 Jan.) entire to Calcutta showing a fine strike of the oval frame "r.tEnut /P' Pb' in red rvitir date and rate (L/1) in mi. (HG 3 unrecorded in red) with amival d.s. and boxed ",qN'r" in red
How scarce is the Merut HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Merut HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1814–1828.
What is the provenance of COV-1127?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 151.
When was COV-1127 posted?: COV-1127 is dated 12 January 1824, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 2 (1814–1828).

About this record

This 12 January 1824 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Merut HG 2 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 151.