How scarce is the Merut HG 7 mark on this cover?

The census grades Merut HG 7 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1851.

When was COV-2403 posted?

COV-2403 is dated 13 March 1839, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 7 (1843–1851).

COV-2403

13 March 1839 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 13 March 1839, Merut HG 7 handstruck folded letter (COV-2403) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

13 March 1839

Description

Postal cover from calcutta (bengal), bearing G12 handstamp in Red. Dated 13 March 1839. Note: 12×23mm. Please note, current research confirms this handstamp is a British marking (not India).. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

Private

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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-2403 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 13 March 1839 bearing the Merut HG 7 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Private.

1 image of COV-2403 is recorded (front); the Merut HG 7 mark itself is recorded in use 1843–1851.

Questions about COV-2403

What is COV-2403?: COV-2403 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 13 March 1839, bearing the Merut HG 7 handstamp in red. Postal cover from calcutta (bengal), bearing G12 handstamp in Red. Dated 13 March 1839. Note: 12×23mm. Please note, current research confirms this handstamp is a British marking (not India).. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
How scarce is the Merut HG 7 mark on this cover?: The census grades Merut HG 7 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1851.
What is the provenance of COV-2403?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-2403 posted?: COV-2403 is dated 13 March 1839, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 7 (1843–1851).

About this record

This 13 March 1839 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Merut HG 7 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Private.