COV-4683 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 8 June 1840, bearing the Merut HG 5 handstamp in red. 1843 Entire Letter to Scotland via Falmouth with on reverse "MEERUT/ (8 June 40)/Paid 12 as." hs. in orange red. Fine

How scarce is the Merut HG 5 mark on this cover?

The census grades Merut HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1845.

When was COV-4683 posted?

COV-4683 is dated 8 June 1840, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 5 (1837–1845).

COV-4683

8 June 1840 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 8 June 1840, Merut HG 5 handstruck folded letter (COV-4683) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 5, back (COV-4683) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 5, detail (COV-4683) — detail

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Philaindia

Date

8 June 1840

Description

1843 Entire Letter to Scotland via Falmouth with on reverse "MEERUT/ (8 June 40)/Paid 12 as." hs. in orange red. Fine

Auction

Philaindia

Auction 6 Philindia Stamp Auction, Lot 1, (May 30, 2026)

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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-4683 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 8 June 1840 bearing the Merut HG 5 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Merut postal history — the office known today as Meerut, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1843 Entire Letter to Scotland via Falmouth with on reverse "MEERUT/ (8 June 40)/Paid 12 as." hs. in orange red. Fine

Its recorded auction history runs through Philaindia Auction 6 Philindia Stamp Auction lot 1 (May 30, 2026).

3 images of COV-4683 are recorded (front, back, detail); the Merut HG 5 mark itself is recorded in use 1837–1845.

Questions about COV-4683

What is COV-4683?: COV-4683 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 8 June 1840, bearing the Merut HG 5 handstamp in red. 1843 Entire Letter to Scotland via Falmouth with on reverse "MEERUT/ (8 June 40)/Paid 12 as." hs. in orange red. Fine
How scarce is the Merut HG 5 mark on this cover?: The census grades Merut HG 5 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1837–1845.
What is the provenance of COV-4683?: Its recorded auction history runs through Philaindia Auction 6 Philindia Stamp Auction lot 1 (May 30, 2026).
When was COV-4683 posted?: COV-4683 is dated 8 June 1840, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 5 (1837–1845).

About this record

This 8 June 1840 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Merut HG 5 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 10 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Philaindia, Auction 6 Philindia Stamp Auction, lot 1, (May 30, 2026).