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-5653 posted?

COV-5653 is dated 30 December 1824, within the recorded period of use of Poorneea HG 1 (1824–1836).

COV-5653

30 December 1824 Poorneea Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 30 December 1824, Poorneea HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-5653)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Poorneea HG 1, scan 2 (COV-5653)

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Date

30 December 1824

Description

India, Poorneea, 1824, "Poorneea/Sa Wt/Post Paid/Rs As/18__" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike with manuscript "30 Decr (18) 24" date and "Ship Postage 2/8as" rate added on back of folded outer lettersheet datelined "Camp Purneah 30th Dec. 1824" , addressed to London, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/BRIGHTON" handstamp (Robertson In. 2), red Calcutta (Jan. 3, 1825) transit and London (May 10) arrival datestamps, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, accompanied by transcript of partial letter, Very Fine and scarce use, this marking is noted as "scarce" by Giles, ex Giles

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), Lot 365, (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-5653 is a Poorneea pre stamp cover of 30 December 1824 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 Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 365 (2026).

2 images of COV-5653 are recorded; the Poorneea HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1824–1836.

Questions about COV-5653

What is COV-5653?: COV-5653 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poorneea, Bengal Presidency of 30 December 1824, bearing the Poorneea HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Poorneea, 1824, "Poorneea/Sa Wt/Post Paid/Rs As/18__" Framed Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike with manuscript "30 Decr (18) 24" date and "Ship Postage 2/8as" rate added on back of folded outer lettersheet datelined "Camp Purneah 30th Dec. 1824" , addressed to London, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/BRIGHTON" handstamp (Robertson In. 2), red Calcutta (Jan. 3, 1825) transit and London (May 10) arrival datestamps, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, accompanied by transcript of partial letter, Very Fine and scarce use, this marking is noted as "scarce" by Giles, ex 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-5653?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 365 (2026).
When was COV-5653 posted?: COV-5653 is dated 30 December 1824, within the recorded period of use of Poorneea HG 1 (1824–1836).

About this record

This 30 December 1824 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 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), lot 365, (2026).