COV-2522 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces of 20 July 1836, bearing the Muttra HG 2 handstamp in black. Postal cover from muttra (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Black. Dated 20 July 1836. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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.

When was COV-2522 posted?

COV-2522 is dated 20 July 1836, within the recorded period of use of Muttra HG 2 (1832–1836).

COV-2522

20 July 1836 Muttra HG 2 Cover

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20 July 1836 Muttra HG 2 pre stamp cover — COV-2522 — front

Muttra HG 2 pre stamp cover — back (COV-2522) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

20 July 1836

Description

Postal cover from muttra (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Black. Dated 20 July 1836. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Auction

Private

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-2522 is a Muttra pre stamp cover of 20 July 1836 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?

Postal cover from muttra (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Black. Dated 20 July 1836. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

Its recorded auction history runs through Private.

2 images of COV-2522 are recorded (front, back); the Muttra HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1832–1836.

Questions about COV-2522

What is COV-2522?: COV-2522 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces of 20 July 1836, bearing the Muttra HG 2 handstamp in black. Postal cover from muttra (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Black. Dated 20 July 1836. Scarce example of postal history from this office.
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-2522?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-2522 posted?: COV-2522 is dated 20 July 1836, within the recorded period of use of Muttra HG 2 (1832–1836).

About this record

This 20 July 1836 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 6 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Private.