COV-1590 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 24 February 1827, bearing the Merut HG 3A handstamp in black. 1827 MERUT Pt.Pd. in red, rare Giles 2 with dot after T., on fl to UK with CALCUTTA GENERAL POST OFFICE, BLAIR AT HOLE and INDIA LETTER PLYMOUTH

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-1590 posted?

COV-1590 is dated 24 February 1827, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 3A (1827–1832).

COV-1590

24 February 1827 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 24 February 1827, Merut HG 3A handstruck folded letter (COV-1590)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 3A, scan 2 (COV-1590)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 3A, scan 3 (COV-1590)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 3A, scan 4 (COV-1590)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 3A, scan 5 (COV-1590)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 3A, scan 6 (COV-1590)

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Date

24 February 1827

Description

1827 MERUT Pt.Pd. in red, rare Giles 2 with dot after T., on fl to UK with CALCUTTA GENERAL POST OFFICE, BLAIR AT HOLE and INDIA LETTER PLYMOUTH

Auction

StampBay

17, Lot 116

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-1590 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 24 February 1827 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?

1827 MERUT Pt.Pd. in red, rare Giles 2 with dot after T., on fl to UK with CALCUTTA GENERAL POST OFFICE, BLAIR AT HOLE and INDIA LETTER PLYMOUTH

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 17 lot 116.

6 images of COV-1590 are recorded; the Merut HG 3A mark itself is recorded in use 1827–1832.

Questions about COV-1590

What is COV-1590?: COV-1590 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 24 February 1827, bearing the Merut HG 3A handstamp in black. 1827 MERUT Pt.Pd. in red, rare Giles 2 with dot after T., on fl to UK with CALCUTTA GENERAL POST OFFICE, BLAIR AT HOLE and INDIA LETTER PLYMOUTH
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-1590?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 17 lot 116.
When was COV-1590 posted?: COV-1590 is dated 24 February 1827, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 3A (1827–1832).

About this record

This 24 February 1827 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, 17, lot 116.