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-1356 posted?

COV-1356 is dated 28 February 1826, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 2 (1814–1828).

COV-1356

28 February 1826 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 28 February 1826, Merut HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1356)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 2, scan 2 (COV-1356)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 2, scan 3 (COV-1356)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 2, scan 4 (COV-1356)

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Date

28 February 1826

Description

1826 MERUT. Pt.Pd. HG 2 in red on fl to Camp Headquarters of Skinner house

Auction

StampBay

8, Lot 32

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-1356 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 28 February 1826 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?

1826 MERUT. Pt.Pd. HG 2 in red on fl to Camp Headquarters of Skinner house

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 8 lot 32.

4 images of COV-1356 are recorded; the Merut HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1814–1828.

Questions about COV-1356

What is COV-1356?: COV-1356 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 28 February 1826, bearing the Merut HG 2 handstamp in red. 1826 MERUT. Pt.Pd. HG 2 in red on fl to Camp Headquarters of Skinner house
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-1356?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 8 lot 32.
When was COV-1356 posted?: COV-1356 is dated 28 February 1826, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 2 (1814–1828).

About this record

This 28 February 1826 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 StampBay, 8, lot 32.