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-1130 posted?

COV-1130 is dated 23 March 1827, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 2 (1814–1828).

COV-1130

23 March 1827 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 23 March 1827, Merut HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1130)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

23 March 1827

Description

Merut: 1827 (27 May) entire letter to Calcutta showing oval-framed "MERUT/P. Pd." in red with date in manuscript (HG 2), and 1831 (8 Mar.) entire to Edinburgh showing "MERUT/P. Pd." (HG 3) in black. A fine and interesting pair.

Auction

Spink

Lot 152

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-1130 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 23 March 1827 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 152.

1 image of COV-1130 is recorded; the Merut HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1814–1828.

Questions about COV-1130

What is COV-1130?: COV-1130 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 23 March 1827, bearing the Merut HG 2 handstamp in red. Merut: 1827 (27 May) entire letter to Calcutta showing oval-framed "MERUT/P. Pd." in red with date in manuscript (HG 2), and 1831 (8 Mar.) entire to Edinburgh showing "MERUT/P. Pd." (HG 3) in black. A fine and interesting pair.
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-1130?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 152.
When was COV-1130 posted?: COV-1130 is dated 23 March 1827, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 2 (1814–1828).

About this record

This 23 March 1827 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 152.