COV-1358 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 1832, bearing the Merut HG 3 handstamp in black. 1832 MERUT Pt.Pd. HG 3 in black on fl to UK, with CALCUTTA G.P.O. SHIPLETTER HG SD21 and INDIA LETTER LIVERPOOL, all on same side

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-1358 posted?

COV-1358 is dated 1832, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 3 (1831–1837).

COV-1358

1832 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1832, Merut HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-1358)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 3, scan 2 (COV-1358)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 3, scan 3 (COV-1358)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 3, scan 4 (COV-1358)

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Date

1832

Description

1832 MERUT Pt.Pd. HG 3 in black on fl to UK, with CALCUTTA G.P.O. SHIPLETTER HG SD21 and INDIA LETTER LIVERPOOL, all on same side

Auction

StampBay

8, Lot 34

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-1358 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 1832 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?

1832 MERUT Pt.Pd. HG 3 in black on fl to UK, with CALCUTTA G.P.O. SHIPLETTER HG SD21 and INDIA LETTER LIVERPOOL, all on same side

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 8 lot 34.

4 images of COV-1358 are recorded; the Merut HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1831–1837.

Questions about COV-1358

What is COV-1358?: COV-1358 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 1832, bearing the Merut HG 3 handstamp in black. 1832 MERUT Pt.Pd. HG 3 in black on fl to UK, with CALCUTTA G.P.O. SHIPLETTER HG SD21 and INDIA LETTER LIVERPOOL, all on same side
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-1358?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 8 lot 34.
When was COV-1358 posted?: COV-1358 is dated 1832, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 3 (1831–1837).

About this record

This 1832 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, 8, lot 34.