COV-1129 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces, bearing the Muttra HG 1 handstamp in black. Muttra: 1830 (c.) entire letter to Calcutta showing a good strike of the very scarce framed "uurrta/p'l"' (HG 1).

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.

COV-1129

Muttra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — Muttra HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1129)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Spink

Description

Muttra: 1830 (c.) entire letter to Calcutta showing a good strike of the very scarce framed "uurrta/p'l"' (HG 1).

Auction

Spink

Lot 150

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

Same office

Other recorded marks at Muttra

10 marks

10 other pre-1854 postal markings of Muttra 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 Muttra pre stamp cover

COV-1129 is a Muttra pre stamp cover 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?

Muttra: 1830 (c.) entire letter to Calcutta showing a good strike of the very scarce framed "uurrta/p'l"' (HG 1).

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 150.

1 image of COV-1129 is recorded; the Muttra HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1836.

Questions about COV-1129

What is COV-1129?: COV-1129 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces, bearing the Muttra HG 1 handstamp in black. Muttra: 1830 (c.) entire letter to Calcutta showing a good strike of the very scarce framed "uurrta/p'l"' (HG 1).
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-1129?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 150.

About this record

This pre-1854 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 Spink, lot 150.