How scarce is the Muttra HG 5a mark on this cover?

The census grades Muttra HG 5a as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1847.

COV-4146

Muttra Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — Muttra HG 5a handstruck folded letter (COV-4146) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Description

Entire posted from Mutta to London with "Muttra / Paid" All India Type HG5a handstamp in red color, posted on 14th July 1852 as indicated in manuscript. Intreasting contents regarding Anglo Afghan war.

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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-4146 is a Muttra pre stamp cover bearing the Muttra HG 5a handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Muttra postal history — the office known today as Mathura, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

1 image of COV-4146 is recorded (front); the Muttra HG 5a mark itself is recorded in use 1843–1847.

Questions about COV-4146

What is COV-4146?: COV-4146 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Muttra, North Western Provinces, bearing the Muttra HG 5a handstamp in red. Entire posted from Mutta to London with "Muttra / Paid" All India Type HG5a handstamp in red color, posted on 14th July 1852 as indicated in manuscript. Intreasting contents regarding Anglo Afghan war.
How scarce is the Muttra HG 5a mark on this cover?: The census grades Muttra HG 5a as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1847.

About this record

This pre-1854 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Muttra HG 5a handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded.