How scarce is the Poorneea HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Poorneea HG 1 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1824–1836.

When was COV-5311 posted?

COV-5311 is dated 19 March 1825, within the recorded period of use of Poorneea HG 1 (1824–1836).

COV-5311

19 March 1825 Poorneea Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 19 March 1825, Poorneea HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-5311)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Poorneea HG 1, scan 2 (COV-5311)

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Date

19 March 1825

Description

India, Poorneea, 1825, "Poorneea/Sa Wt/Post Paid/Rs As/18__" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Exceptionally bold strike with manuscript "19 March (18) 25" date and "Ship Postage 2as/8as" rate added on back of folded outer lettersheet to London, England, sender's directive "P Albion" , framed "LIVERPOOL/INDIA SHIP LR" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), Calcutta (Mar. 25) transit and London (Sept. 14) arrival datestamps, Very Fine, a superb strike of of this marking noted as "scarce" by Giles

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026), Lot 10118, (2026)

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Other recorded marks at Poorneea

2 marks

2 other pre-1854 postal markings of Poorneea 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 Poorneea pre stamp cover

COV-5311 is a Poorneea pre stamp cover of 19 March 1825 bearing the Poorneea HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Poorneea postal history — the office known today as Purnia, Bengal Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026) lot 10118 (2026).

2 images of COV-5311 are recorded; the Poorneea HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1824–1836.

Questions about COV-5311

What is COV-5311?: COV-5311 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poorneea, Bengal Presidency of 19 March 1825, bearing the Poorneea HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Poorneea, 1825, "Poorneea/Sa Wt/Post Paid/Rs As/18__" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Exceptionally bold strike with manuscript "19 March (18) 25" date and "Ship Postage 2as/8as" rate added on back of folded outer lettersheet to London, England, sender's directive "P Albion" , framed "LIVERPOOL/INDIA SHIP LR" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), Calcutta (Mar. 25) transit and London (Sept. 14) arrival datestamps, Very Fine, a superb strike of of this marking noted as "scarce" by Giles
How scarce is the Poorneea HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Poorneea HG 1 as very scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1824–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-5311?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026) lot 10118 (2026).
When was COV-5311 posted?: COV-5311 is dated 19 March 1825, within the recorded period of use of Poorneea HG 1 (1824–1836).

About this record

This 19 March 1825 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Poorneea HG 1 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Very scarce” in this census — one of 6 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026), lot 10118, (2026).