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-989 posted?

COV-989 is dated 19 April 1831, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 3A (1827–1832).

COV-989

19 April 1831 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 19 April 1831, Merut HG 3A handstruck folded letter (COV-989)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Argyll Etkin Auctions

Date

19 April 1831

Description

1831 Entire letter to London with oval "MERUT / Pt Pd" (Giles type 2, manuscript date and charge), Calcutta G.P.O Ship Letter and "INDIA LETTER / LONDON", a good example of the Merut handstamp.

Auction

Argyll Etkin

Auction Number 52 of G.B & Worldwide Stamps and Postal History, Lot 1171

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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-989 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 19 April 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 Entire letter to London with oval "MERUT / Pt Pd" (Giles type 2, manuscript date and charge), Calcutta G.P.O Ship Letter and "INDIA LETTER / LONDON", a good example of the Merut handstamp.

Its recorded auction history runs through Argyll Etkin Auction Number 52 of G.B & Worldwide Stamps and Postal History lot 1171.

1 image of COV-989 is recorded; the Merut HG 3A mark itself is recorded in use 1827–1832.

Questions about COV-989

What is COV-989?: COV-989 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 19 April 1831, bearing the Merut HG 3A handstamp in black. 1831 Entire letter to London with oval "MERUT / Pt Pd" (Giles type 2, manuscript date and charge), Calcutta G.P.O Ship Letter and "INDIA LETTER / LONDON", a good example of the Merut handstamp.
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-989?: Its recorded auction history runs through Argyll Etkin Auction Number 52 of G.B & Worldwide Stamps and Postal History lot 1171.
When was COV-989 posted?: COV-989 is dated 19 April 1831, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 3A (1827–1832).

About this record

This 19 April 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 Argyll Etkin, Auction Number 52 of G.B & Worldwide Stamps and Postal History, lot 1171.