COV-3770 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces of 22 August 1832, bearing the Muttra HG 1 handstamp in black. India 1832 Cover from Muttra (Giles #1) to Neemuch, featuring rare Giles Type-1 postmark. Addressed to 9th Regiment Light Cavalry, includes full letter with historical context.

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-3770 posted?

COV-3770 is dated 22 August 1832, within the recorded period of use of Muttra HG 1 (1823–1836).

COV-3770

22 August 1832 Muttra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 22 August 1832, Muttra HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3770)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Muttra HG 1, scan 2 (COV-3770)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Muttra HG 1, scan 3 (COV-3770)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Muttra HG 1, scan 4 (COV-3770)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Sephils

Date

22 August 1832

Description

India 1832 Cover from Muttra (Giles #1) to Neemuch, featuring rare Giles Type-1 postmark. Addressed to 9th Regiment Light Cavalry, includes full letter with historical context.

Auction

Sephils

464, Lot 0098, (2025)

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Other recorded marks at Muttra

10 marks

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About this Muttra pre stamp cover

COV-3770 is a Muttra pre stamp cover of 22 August 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 Cover from Muttra (Giles #1) to Neemuch, featuring rare Giles Type-1 postmark. Addressed to 9th Regiment Light Cavalry, includes full letter with historical context.

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 464 lot 0098 (2025).

4 images of COV-3770 are recorded; the Muttra HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1836.

Questions about COV-3770

What is COV-3770?: COV-3770 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces of 22 August 1832, bearing the Muttra HG 1 handstamp in black. India 1832 Cover from Muttra (Giles #1) to Neemuch, featuring rare Giles Type-1 postmark. Addressed to 9th Regiment Light Cavalry, includes full letter with historical context.
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-3770?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 464 lot 0098 (2025).
When was COV-3770 posted?: COV-3770 is dated 22 August 1832, within the recorded period of use of Muttra HG 1 (1823–1836).

About this record

This 22 August 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, 464, lot 0098, (2025).