COV-1591 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 6 March 1814, bearing the Merut HG 2 handstamp in red. 1814 MERUT Pt.Pd. in black, Giles 2 with dot after T. (Giles records usage of this type from 1824, and this ink from 1828), on part fl to UK with LONDON SHIP LETTER

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-1591 posted?

COV-1591 is dated 6 March 1814, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 2 (1814–1828).

COV-1591

6 March 1814 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 March 1814, Merut HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1591)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 2, scan 2 (COV-1591)

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Date

6 March 1814

Description

1814 MERUT Pt.Pd. in black, Giles 2 with dot after T. (Giles records usage of this type from 1824, and this ink from 1828), on part fl to UK with LONDON SHIP LETTER

Auction

StampBay

17, Lot 117

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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-1591 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 6 March 1814 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?

1814 MERUT Pt.Pd. in black, Giles 2 with dot after T. (Giles records usage of this type from 1824, and this ink from 1828), on part fl to UK with LONDON SHIP LETTER

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 17 lot 117.

2 images of COV-1591 are recorded; the Merut HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1814–1828.

Questions about COV-1591

What is COV-1591?: COV-1591 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 6 March 1814, bearing the Merut HG 2 handstamp in red. 1814 MERUT Pt.Pd. in black, Giles 2 with dot after T. (Giles records usage of this type from 1824, and this ink from 1828), on part fl to UK with LONDON SHIP LETTER
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-1591?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 17 lot 117.
When was COV-1591 posted?: COV-1591 is dated 6 March 1814, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 2 (1814–1828).

About this record

This 6 March 1814 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, 17, lot 117.