COV-2982 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mirzapore, North Western Provinces of 18 October 1834, bearing the Mirzapore HG 4 handstamp in black. 1854 : Cover from U. K. (18 Oct. ) via Southamptom. Bombay (2 Nov. ) Benares to Mirzapore. Paid at London (Less then then oz. ) 1/- Bearing Steamer 8 as. & inland Bombay to Mirzapore 2 as. - 10 as.

How scarce is the Mirzapore HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Mirzapore HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1833-37.

When was COV-2982 posted?

COV-2982 is dated 18 October 1834, within the recorded period of use of Mirzapore HG 4 (1833-37).

COV-2982

18 October 1834 Mirzapore Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 October 1834, Mirzapore HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-2982) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of D Pittie

Date

18 October 1834

Description

1854 : Cover from U. K. (18 Oct. ) via Southamptom. Bombay (2 Nov. ) Benares to Mirzapore. Paid at London (Less then then oz. ) 1/- Bearing Steamer 8 as. & inland Bombay to Mirzapore 2 as. - 10 as.

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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-2982 is a Mirzapore pre stamp cover of 18 October 1834 bearing the Mirzapore HG 4 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?

1854 : Cover from U. K. (18 Oct. ) via Southamptom. Bombay (2 Nov. ) Benares to Mirzapore. Paid at London (Less then then oz. ) 1/- Bearing Steamer 8 as. & inland Bombay to Mirzapore 2 as. - 10 as.

1 image of COV-2982 is recorded (front); the Mirzapore HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1833-37.

Questions about COV-2982

What is COV-2982?: COV-2982 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mirzapore, North Western Provinces of 18 October 1834, bearing the Mirzapore HG 4 handstamp in black. 1854 : Cover from U. K. (18 Oct. ) via Southamptom. Bombay (2 Nov. ) Benares to Mirzapore. Paid at London (Less then then oz. ) 1/- Bearing Steamer 8 as. & inland Bombay to Mirzapore 2 as. - 10 as.
How scarce is the Mirzapore HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Mirzapore HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1833-37.
When was COV-2982 posted?: COV-2982 is dated 18 October 1834, within the recorded period of use of Mirzapore HG 4 (1833-37).

About this record

This 18 October 1834 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Mirzapore HG 4 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded.