COV-1460 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces, bearing the Muttra HG 2 handstamp in black. MUTTRA BEARING Giles 2 on small native entire

How scarce is the Muttra HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Muttra HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1832–1836.

COV-1460

Muttra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — Muttra HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1460)

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Description

MUTTRA BEARING Giles 2 on small native entire

Auction

StampBay

11, Lot 46

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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-1460 is a Muttra pre stamp cover bearing the Muttra HG 2 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 BEARING Giles 2 on small native entire

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 11 lot 46.

1 image of COV-1460 is recorded; the Muttra HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1832–1836.

Questions about COV-1460

What is COV-1460?: COV-1460 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces, bearing the Muttra HG 2 handstamp in black. MUTTRA BEARING Giles 2 on small native entire
How scarce is the Muttra HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Muttra HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1832–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-1460?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 11 lot 46.

About this record

This pre-1854 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Muttra HG 2 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 11, lot 46.