COV-3588 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces of 14 October 1832, bearing the Muttra HG 1 handstamp in black. India 1832 Rare MUTTRA (Giles #1) prestamp cover, Calcutta G.P.O. to Exeter, Devonshire, England and India Letter/ Deal, maritime mail cachet in red

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-3588 posted?

COV-3588 is dated 14 October 1832, within the recorded period of use of Muttra HG 1 (1823–1836).

COV-3588

14 October 1832 Muttra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 14 October 1832, Muttra HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3588) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Muttra HG 1, back (COV-3588) — back

Pre-stamp cover of India — Muttra HG 1, detail (COV-3588) — detail

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Date

14 October 1832

Description

India 1832 Rare MUTTRA (Giles #1) prestamp cover, Calcutta G.P.O. to Exeter, Devonshire, England and India Letter/ Deal, maritime mail cachet in red

Auction

Sephils

Lot 0103

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-3588 is a Muttra pre stamp cover of 14 October 1832 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?

India 1832 Rare MUTTRA (Giles #1) prestamp cover, Calcutta G.P.O. to Exeter, Devonshire, England and India Letter/ Deal, maritime mail cachet in red

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils lot 0103.

3 images of COV-3588 are recorded (front, back, detail); the Muttra HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1836.

Questions about COV-3588

What is COV-3588?: COV-3588 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces of 14 October 1832, bearing the Muttra HG 1 handstamp in black. India 1832 Rare MUTTRA (Giles #1) prestamp cover, Calcutta G.P.O. to Exeter, Devonshire, England and India Letter/ Deal, maritime mail cachet in red
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-3588?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils lot 0103.
When was COV-3588 posted?: COV-3588 is dated 14 October 1832, within the recorded period of use of Muttra HG 1 (1823–1836).

About this record

This 14 October 1832 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 Sephils, lot 0103.