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-2975 posted?

COV-2975 is dated 6 January 1846, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 7 (1843–1851).

COV-2975

6 January 1846 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 January 1846, Merut HG 7 handstruck folded letter (COV-2975) — front

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Date

6 January 1846

Description

1846: Soldier's letter from Meerut (6 Jan) Bombay to London by Sergeant, counter - signed by Lieut. Col. Comanding H. M. 's 9th Regiment. Being a soldier's letter it was sent free. Paid on arrival, Soldiers privilege rate :

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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-2975 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 6 January 1846 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?

1 image of COV-2975 is recorded (front); the Merut HG 7 mark itself is recorded in use 1843–1851.

Questions about COV-2975

What is COV-2975?: COV-2975 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 6 January 1846, bearing the Merut HG 7 handstamp in red. 1846: Soldier's letter from Meerut (6 Jan) Bombay to London by Sergeant, counter - signed by Lieut. Col. Comanding H. M. 's 9th Regiment. Being a soldier's letter it was sent free. Paid on arrival, Soldiers privilege rate :
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-2975 posted?: COV-2975 is dated 6 January 1846, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 7 (1843–1851).

About this record

This 6 January 1846 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.