COV-1178 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 21 October 1831, bearing the Merut HG 3A handstamp in black. 1831 scarce MERUT PtPd HG 2 on entire to London with Calcutta GPO Ship Letter SD 9

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-1178 posted?

COV-1178 is dated 21 October 1831, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 3A (1827–1832).

COV-1178

21 October 1831 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 21 October 1831, Merut HG 3A handstruck folded letter (COV-1178)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 3A, scan 2 (COV-1178)

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Date

21 October 1831

Description

1831 scarce MERUT PtPd HG 2 on entire to London with Calcutta GPO Ship Letter SD 9

Auction

StampBay

3, Lot 7

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-1178 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 21 October 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?

1831 scarce MERUT PtPd HG 2 on entire to London with Calcutta GPO Ship Letter SD 9

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 3 lot 7.

2 images of COV-1178 are recorded; the Merut HG 3A mark itself is recorded in use 1827–1832.

Questions about COV-1178

What is COV-1178?: COV-1178 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 21 October 1831, bearing the Merut HG 3A handstamp in black. 1831 scarce MERUT PtPd HG 2 on entire to London with Calcutta GPO Ship Letter SD 9
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-1178?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 3 lot 7.
When was COV-1178 posted?: COV-1178 is dated 21 October 1831, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 3A (1827–1832).

About this record

This 21 October 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 StampBay, 3, lot 7.