COV-1455 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 5 December 1830, bearing the Merut HG 3A handstamp in black. 1830 MERUT Giles 2 in black on double weight letter to Edinburgh via Calcutta. Giles mentions this variation as scarce

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-1455 posted?

COV-1455 is dated 5 December 1830, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 3A (1827–1832).

COV-1455

5 December 1830 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 5 December 1830, Merut HG 3A handstruck folded letter (COV-1455)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 3A, scan 2 (COV-1455)

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Date

5 December 1830

Description

1830 MERUT Giles 2 in black on double weight letter to Edinburgh via Calcutta. Giles mentions this variation as scarce

Auction

StampBay

11, Lot 41

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-1455 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 5 December 1830 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?

1830 MERUT Giles 2 in black on double weight letter to Edinburgh via Calcutta. Giles mentions this variation as scarce

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 11 lot 41.

2 images of COV-1455 are recorded; the Merut HG 3A mark itself is recorded in use 1827–1832.

Questions about COV-1455

What is COV-1455?: COV-1455 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 5 December 1830, bearing the Merut HG 3A handstamp in black. 1830 MERUT Giles 2 in black on double weight letter to Edinburgh via Calcutta. Giles mentions this variation as scarce
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-1455?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 11 lot 41.
When was COV-1455 posted?: COV-1455 is dated 5 December 1830, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 3A (1827–1832).

About this record

This 5 December 1830 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, 11, lot 41.