How scarce is the Merut HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Merut HG 4 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1835–1837.

When was COV-1960 posted?

COV-1960 is dated 27 May 1836, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 4 (1835–1837).

COV-1960

27 May 1836 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 27 May 1836, Merut HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-1960)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Date

27 May 1836

Description

Merut: 1836 (27 May) entire letter from England to Calcutta and redirected to Merut showing, on reverse across join, octagonal-framed "MERUT/Ds Ps" (HG 4, scarce) just affected by opening, Calcutta Receipt Ship Letter handstamp (HG SR27) and G.P.O. c.d.s. Photo.

Auction

Spink

Lot 187

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

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-1960 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 27 May 1836 bearing the Merut HG 4 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 Spink lot 187.

1 image of COV-1960 is recorded; the Merut HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1835–1837.

Questions about COV-1960

What is COV-1960?: COV-1960 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 27 May 1836, bearing the Merut HG 4 handstamp in black. Merut: 1836 (27 May) entire letter from England to Calcutta and redirected to Merut showing, on reverse across join, octagonal-framed "MERUT/Ds Ps" (HG 4, scarce) just affected by opening, Calcutta Receipt Ship Letter handstamp (HG SR27) and G.P.O. c.d.s. Photo.
How scarce is the Merut HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Merut HG 4 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1835–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1960?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 187.
When was COV-1960 posted?: COV-1960 is dated 27 May 1836, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 4 (1835–1837).

About this record

This 27 May 1836 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Merut HG 4 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 187.