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-475 posted?

COV-475 is dated 2 July 1831, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 3A (1827–1832).

COV-475

2 July 1831 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 2 July 1831, Merut HG 3A handstruck folded letter (COV-475) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 3A, back (COV-475) — back

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Date

2 July 1831

Description

India, Merut, 1831, "MERUT/Pt Pd" Oval Handstamp (Giles 3). Clear strike with manuscript "2nd Feby 31" date and "10½" rate added on back of folded outer lettersheet to London, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/DOVER" (Robertson In. 2) and "T.P. Rate 2" handstamps, Calcutta transit and London (Aug. 6) arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, some minor reinforcement to internal folds, Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10066, — The Magnolia Collection Part 7

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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-475 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 2 July 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10066.

2 images of COV-475 are recorded (front, back); the Merut HG 3A mark itself is recorded in use 1827–1832.

Questions about COV-475

What is COV-475?: COV-475 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 2 July 1831, bearing the Merut HG 3A handstamp in black. India, Merut, 1831, "MERUT/Pt Pd" Oval Handstamp (Giles 3). Clear strike with manuscript "2nd Feby 31" date and "10½" rate added on back of folded outer lettersheet to London, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/DOVER" (Robertson In. 2) and "T.P. Rate 2" handstamps, Calcutta transit and London (Aug. 6) arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, some minor reinforcement to internal folds, Fine
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-475?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10066.
When was COV-475 posted?: COV-475 is dated 2 July 1831, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 3A (1827–1832).

About this record

This 2 July 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10066.