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

The census grades Merut HG 3A as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1827–1832.

When was COV-1131 posted?

COV-1131 is dated 8 March 1831, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 3A (1827–1832).

COV-1131

8 March 1831 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 8 March 1831, Merut HG 3A handstruck folded letter (COV-1131)

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Date

8 March 1831

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-1131 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 8 March 1831 bearing the Merut HG 3A 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 152.

1 image of COV-1131 is recorded; the Merut HG 3A mark itself is recorded in use 1827–1832.

Questions about COV-1131

What is COV-1131?: COV-1131 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 8 March 1831, bearing the Merut HG 3A handstamp in black. 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 3A mark on this cover?: The census grades Merut HG 3A as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1827–1832.
What is the provenance of COV-1131?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 152.
When was COV-1131 posted?: COV-1131 is dated 8 March 1831, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 3A (1827–1832).

About this record

This 8 March 1831 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Merut HG 3A handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 16 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 152.