COV-2818 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces of 1832, bearing the Muttra HG 2 handstamp in black. Postal cover from muttra (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Black. Dated 1832. 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-2818 posted?

COV-2818 is dated 1832, within the recorded period of use of Muttra HG 2 (1832–1836).

COV-2818

1832 Muttra HG 2 Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1832, Muttra HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-2818) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Muttra HG 2, back (COV-2818) — back

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Date

1832

Description

Postal cover from muttra (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Black. Dated 1832. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

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Other recorded marks at Muttra

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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-2818 is a Muttra pre stamp cover of 1832 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 1832. Scarce example of postal history from this office.

2 images of COV-2818 are recorded (front, back); the Muttra HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1832–1836.

Questions about COV-2818

What is COV-2818?: COV-2818 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces of 1832, bearing the Muttra HG 2 handstamp in black. Postal cover from muttra (n-w-provinces), bearing HG 2 handstamp in Black. Dated 1832. 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-2818 posted?: COV-2818 is dated 1832, within the recorded period of use of Muttra HG 2 (1832–1836).

About this record

This 1832 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.