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

The census grades Mynpooree HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1844.

When was COV-2221 posted?

COV-2221 is dated 20 April 1843, within the recorded period of use of Mynpooree HG 2 (1843–1844).

COV-2221

20 April 1843 Mynpooree Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 20 April 1843, Mynpooree HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-2221) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Mynpooree HG 2, back (COV-2221) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

20 April 1843

Description

Entire posted from Mynpoory to England via Bombay with Mynpoory HG2 handstamp of "Mynpoory/ Paid" - All India Type without separators along with Bombay India oval handstamp sent via Bombay and Falmouth. This is the only cover having different spelling of Mynpoory and only recorded in red color with other transit and delivery marks.

Auction

Private

Same office

Other recorded marks at Mynpooree

3 marks

3 other pre-1854 postal markings of Mynpooree 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 Mynpooree pre stamp cover

COV-2221 is a Mynpooree pre stamp cover of 20 April 1843 bearing the Mynpooree HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Mynpooree postal history — the office known today as Mainpuri, North Western Provinces. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Private.

2 images of COV-2221 are recorded (front, back); the Mynpooree HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1843–1844.

Questions about COV-2221

What is COV-2221?: COV-2221 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Mynpooree, North Western Provinces of 20 April 1843, bearing the Mynpooree HG 2 handstamp in red. Entire posted from Mynpoory to England via Bombay with Mynpoory HG2 handstamp of "Mynpoory/ Paid" - All India Type without separators along with Bombay India oval handstamp sent via Bombay and Falmouth. This is the only cover having different spelling of Mynpoory and only recorded in red color with other transit and delivery marks.
How scarce is the Mynpooree HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Mynpooree HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1844.
What is the provenance of COV-2221?: Its recorded auction history runs through Private.
When was COV-2221 posted?: COV-2221 is dated 20 April 1843, within the recorded period of use of Mynpooree HG 2 (1843–1844).

About this record

This 20 April 1843 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Mynpooree HG 2 handstamp of the North Western Provinces, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Private.