COV-1457 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 21 April 1845, bearing the Merut HG 9 handstamp in black. 1845 Incoming cover from Bristol UK to Meerut. Redirected to Cawnpore with MEERUT Bearing Giles 9 and CAWNPORE Bearing Giles 10 (very late usage)

How scarce is the Merut HG 9 mark on this cover?

The census grades Merut HG 9 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1845.

When was COV-1457 posted?

COV-1457 is dated 21 April 1845, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 9 (1843–1845).

COV-1457

21 April 1845 Merut Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 21 April 1845, Merut HG 9 handstruck folded letter (COV-1457)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Merut HG 9, scan 2 (COV-1457)

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Date

21 April 1845

Description

1845 Incoming cover from Bristol UK to Meerut. Redirected to Cawnpore with MEERUT Bearing Giles 9 and CAWNPORE Bearing Giles 10 (very late usage)

Auction

StampBay

11, Lot 43

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-1457 is a Merut pre stamp cover of 21 April 1845 bearing the Merut HG 9 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?

1845 Incoming cover from Bristol UK to Meerut. Redirected to Cawnpore with MEERUT Bearing Giles 9 and CAWNPORE Bearing Giles 10 (very late usage)

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 11 lot 43.

2 images of COV-1457 are recorded; the Merut HG 9 mark itself is recorded in use 1843–1845.

Questions about COV-1457

What is COV-1457?: COV-1457 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Merut, North Western Provinces of 21 April 1845, bearing the Merut HG 9 handstamp in black. 1845 Incoming cover from Bristol UK to Meerut. Redirected to Cawnpore with MEERUT Bearing Giles 9 and CAWNPORE Bearing Giles 10 (very late usage)
How scarce is the Merut HG 9 mark on this cover?: The census grades Merut HG 9 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1845.
What is the provenance of COV-1457?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 11 lot 43.
When was COV-1457 posted?: COV-1457 is dated 21 April 1845, within the recorded period of use of Merut HG 9 (1843–1845).

About this record

This 21 April 1845 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Merut HG 9 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 11, lot 43.