COV-2981 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mirzapore, North Western Provinces of 23 May 1835, bearing the Mirzapore HG 2 handstamp in black. 1835 : Cover from Mirzapore (23 May) to Nagpore (30 May ). Transit time : 7 days. 8 as. Postage prepaid :

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-2981 posted?

COV-2981 is dated 23 May 1835, within the recorded period of use of Mirzapore HG 2 (1823–1837).

COV-2981

23 May 1835 Mirzapore Cover

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← COV-2290

Pre-stamp cover of India — 23 May 1835, Mirzapore HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-2981) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of D Pittie

Date

23 May 1835

Description

1835 : Cover from Mirzapore (23 May) to Nagpore (30 May ). Transit time : 7 days. 8 as. Postage prepaid :

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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-2981 is a Mirzapore pre stamp cover of 23 May 1835 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?

1835 : Cover from Mirzapore (23 May) to Nagpore (30 May ). Transit time : 7 days. 8 as. Postage prepaid :

1 image of COV-2981 is recorded (front); the Mirzapore HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1837.

Questions about COV-2981

What is COV-2981?: COV-2981 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mirzapore, North Western Provinces of 23 May 1835, bearing the Mirzapore HG 2 handstamp in black. 1835 : Cover from Mirzapore (23 May) to Nagpore (30 May ). Transit time : 7 days. 8 as. Postage prepaid :
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-2981 posted?: COV-2981 is dated 23 May 1835, within the recorded period of use of Mirzapore HG 2 (1823–1837).

About this record

This 23 May 1835 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.