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

The census grades Poorneea HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1852.

When was COV-2230 posted?

COV-2230 is dated 5 March 1847, within the recorded period of use of Poorneea HG 2 (1845–1852).

COV-2230

5 March 1847 Poorneea Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 5 March 1847, Poorneea HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-2230) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Argyll Etkin Auctions

Date

5 March 1847

Description

1823-51 Entire letters, entires and a cover (5), also a front + flap, five with boxed "Paid" handstamps of Juanpore (not recorded by Hammond Giles, file folds), Negapatam (applied in black in error), Almora (a little faint), Darjeeling or Purnea (front), also 1823 boxed "MADRAS / POST FRee". (6).

Auction

Argyll Etkin

Auction Number 57 of G.B & Worldwide Stamps and Postal History, Lot 1143, (6th Nov 2025)

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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-2230 is a Poorneea pre stamp cover of 5 March 1847 bearing the Poorneea HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, 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 Argyll Etkin Auction Number 57 of G.B & Worldwide Stamps and Postal History lot 1143 (6th Nov 2025).

1 image of COV-2230 is recorded (front); the Poorneea HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1845–1852.

Questions about COV-2230

What is COV-2230?: COV-2230 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poorneea, Bengal Presidency of 5 March 1847, bearing the Poorneea HG 2 handstamp in red. 1823-51 Entire letters, entires and a cover (5), also a front + flap, five with boxed "Paid" handstamps of Juanpore (not recorded by Hammond Giles, file folds), Negapatam (applied in black in error), Almora (a little faint), Darjeeling or Purnea (front), also 1823 boxed "MADRAS / POST FRee". (6).
How scarce is the Poorneea HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Poorneea HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1852.
What is the provenance of COV-2230?: Its recorded auction history runs through Argyll Etkin Auction Number 57 of G.B & Worldwide Stamps and Postal History lot 1143 (6th Nov 2025).
When was COV-2230 posted?: COV-2230 is dated 5 March 1847, within the recorded period of use of Poorneea HG 2 (1845–1852).

About this record

This 5 March 1847 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Poorneea HG 2 handstamp of the Bengal Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Argyll Etkin, Auction Number 57 of G.B & Worldwide Stamps and Postal History, lot 1143, (6th Nov 2025).