COV-2738 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of October 1845, bearing the Merut HG 7 handstamp in red. 1845, Soldier's letter from Serg't of H.M. 16th Lancers at MEERUT to Capt Horse Artillery at Bangalore.

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-2738 posted?

COV-2738 is dated October 1845, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 7 (1843–1851).

COV-2738

October 1845 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — October 1845, Merut HG 7 handstruck folded letter (COV-2738) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 7, back (COV-2738) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Akshay Suresh

Date

October 1845

Description

1845, Soldier's letter from Serg't of H.M. 16th Lancers at MEERUT to Capt Horse Artillery at Bangalore.

Auction

Auktionen Gaertner

(2026)

Provenance

AGANJAM COLLECTION

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-2738 is a Merut pre stamp cover of October 1845 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?

1845, Soldier's letter from Serg't of H.M. 16th Lancers at MEERUT to Capt Horse Artillery at Bangalore.

Its recorded auction history runs through Auktionen Gaertner (2026).

2 images of COV-2738 are recorded (front, back); the Merut HG 7 mark itself is recorded in use 1843–1851.

Questions about COV-2738

What is COV-2738?: COV-2738 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of October 1845, bearing the Merut HG 7 handstamp in red. 1845, Soldier's letter from Serg't of H.M. 16th Lancers at MEERUT to Capt Horse Artillery at Bangalore.
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-2738?: Its recorded auction history runs through Auktionen Gaertner (2026).
When was COV-2738 posted?: COV-2738 is dated October 1845, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 7 (1843–1851).

About this record

This October 1845 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 Auktionen Gaertner, (2026).