COV-1458 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mirzapore, North Western Provinces of 26 June 1836, bearing the Mirzapore HG 2 handstamp in black. 1836 MIRZAPORE Ptp.d. Giles 2 on folded letter to Nagpore

How scarce is the Mirzapore HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Mirzapore HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1837.

When was COV-1458 posted?

COV-1458 is dated 26 June 1836, within the recorded period of use of Mirzapore HG 2 (1823–1837).

COV-1458

26 June 1836 Mirzapore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 26 June 1836, Mirzapore HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1458)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Mirzapore HG 2, scan 2 (COV-1458)

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Date

26 June 1836

Description

1836 MIRZAPORE Ptp.d. Giles 2 on folded letter to Nagpore

Auction

StampBay

11, Lot 44

StampBay

3, Lot 8

Same office

Other recorded marks at Mirzapore

12 marks

12 other pre-1854 postal markings of Mirzapore 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 Mirzapore pre stamp cover

COV-1458 is a Mirzapore pre stamp cover of 26 June 1836 bearing the Mirzapore HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Mirzapore postal history — the office known today as Mirzapur, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1836 MIRZAPORE Ptp.d. Giles 2 on folded letter to Nagpore

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 11 lot 44; and StampBay 3 lot 8.

2 images of COV-1458 are recorded; the Mirzapore HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-1458

What is COV-1458?: COV-1458 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mirzapore, North Western Provinces of 26 June 1836, bearing the Mirzapore HG 2 handstamp in black. 1836 MIRZAPORE Ptp.d. Giles 2 on folded letter to Nagpore
How scarce is the Mirzapore HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Mirzapore HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-1458?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 11 lot 44; and StampBay 3 lot 8.
When was COV-1458 posted?: COV-1458 is dated 26 June 1836, within the recorded period of use of Mirzapore HG 2 (1823–1837).

About this record

This 26 June 1836 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Mirzapore HG 2 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 11, lot 44; StampBay, 3, lot 8.