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

The census grades Poona HG 1 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1805–1812.

When was COV-105 posted?

COV-105 is dated 3 January 1805, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 1 (1805–1812).

COV-105

3 January 1805 Poona Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 3 January 1805, Poona HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-105) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Poona HG 1, back (COV-105) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

3 January 1805

Description

INDIA, Poona, 1805, "POONA/PT PAID" Negative Handstamp (Giles 1). Clearly struck but slightly overinked on top flap of folded cover with Jan. 3, 1805 despatch docketing, addressed to Bombay, cover with overall toning, Very Fine strike of this rare handstamp, Giles notes this handstamp as rare

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 1301, Lot 6036

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Poona

17 marks

17 other pre-1854 postal markings of Poona 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 Poona pre stamp cover

COV-105 is a Poona pre stamp cover of 3 January 1805 bearing the Poona HG 1 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Poona postal history — the office known today as Pune, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 1301 lot 6036.

2 images of COV-105 are recorded (front, back); the Poona HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1805–1812.

Questions about COV-105

What is COV-105?: COV-105 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 3 January 1805, bearing the Poona HG 1 handstamp in black. INDIA, Poona, 1805, "POONA/PT PAID" Negative Handstamp (Giles 1). Clearly struck but slightly overinked on top flap of folded cover with Jan. 3, 1805 despatch docketing, addressed to Bombay, cover with overall toning, Very Fine strike of this rare handstamp, Giles notes this handstamp as rare
How scarce is the Poona HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Poona HG 1 as rare, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1805–1812.
What is the provenance of COV-105?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 1301 lot 6036.
When was COV-105 posted?: COV-105 is dated 3 January 1805, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 1 (1805–1812).

About this record

This 3 January 1805 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Poona HG 1 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Rare” in this census — one of 9 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 1301, lot 6036.