COV-1236 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 1833, bearing the Merut HG 3 handstamp in black. 1833 MEERUT PtPd Giles 3 on fl to Chief engineer Fort William from his wife

How scarce is the Merut HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Merut HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1831–1837.

When was COV-1236 posted?

COV-1236 is dated 1833, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 3 (1831–1837).

COV-1236

1833 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1833, Merut HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1236)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 3, scan 2 (COV-1236)

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Date

1833

Description

1833 MEERUT PtPd Giles 3 on fl to Chief engineer Fort William from his wife

Auction

StampBay

6, Lot 18

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-1236 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 1833 bearing the Merut HG 3 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Merut postal history — the office known today as Meerut, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1833 MEERUT PtPd Giles 3 on fl to Chief engineer Fort William from his wife

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 6 lot 18.

2 images of COV-1236 are recorded; the Merut HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1831–1837.

Questions about COV-1236

What is COV-1236?: COV-1236 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 1833, bearing the Merut HG 3 handstamp in black. 1833 MEERUT PtPd Giles 3 on fl to Chief engineer Fort William from his wife
How scarce is the Merut HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Merut HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1831–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1236?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 6 lot 18.
When was COV-1236 posted?: COV-1236 is dated 1833, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 3 (1831–1837).

About this record

This 1833 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Merut HG 3 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 17 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 6, lot 18.