COV-1125 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces of 23 November 1825, bearing the Muttra HG 1 handstamp in black. Entire posted from Muttra to Calcutta with HG1 "Muttra/ PtPd" postpaid handstamp in black on November 18th 1828 along with Calcutta SD9 handstamp and PM delivery marks.

How scarce is the Muttra HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Muttra HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1836.

When was COV-1125 posted?

COV-1125 is dated 23 November 1825, within the recorded period of use of Muttra HG 1 (1823–1836).

COV-1125

23 November 1825 Muttra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 23 November 1825, Muttra HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1125) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Muttra HG 1, back (COV-1125) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

23 November 1825

Description

Entire posted from Muttra to Calcutta with HG1 "Muttra/ PtPd" postpaid handstamp in black on November 18th 1828 along with Calcutta SD9 handstamp and PM delivery marks.

Auction

Private

Same office

Other recorded marks at Muttra

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About this Muttra pre stamp cover

COV-1125 is a Muttra pre stamp cover of 23 November 1825 bearing the Muttra HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Muttra postal history — the office known today as Mathura, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Entire posted from Muttra to Calcutta with HG1 "Muttra/ PtPd" postpaid handstamp in black on November 18th 1828 along with Calcutta SD9 handstamp and PM delivery marks.

Its recorded auction history runs through Private.

2 images of COV-1125 are recorded (front, back); the Muttra HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1836.

Questions about COV-1125

What is COV-1125?: COV-1125 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces of 23 November 1825, bearing the Muttra HG 1 handstamp in black. Entire posted from Muttra to Calcutta with HG1 "Muttra/ PtPd" postpaid handstamp in black on November 18th 1828 along with Calcutta SD9 handstamp and PM delivery marks.
How scarce is the Muttra HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Muttra HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-1125?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-1125 posted?: COV-1125 is dated 23 November 1825, within the recorded period of use of Muttra HG 1 (1823–1836).

About this record

This 23 November 1825 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Muttra HG 1 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 11 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Private.