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-1668 posted?

COV-1668 is dated 13 May 1806, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 1 (1805–1812).

COV-1668

13 May 1806 Poona Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 13 May 1806, Poona HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-1668)

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Date

13 May 1806

Description

1806 Poona – Bombay soldiers' letter, with Giles 1 "POONA/PT. PAID" intaglio hand stamp, date "13th May 1806" & no rate applied as soldiers' letter sent by Lt. Fonde & duly endorsed by Franking Officer Colonel Greffin & addressed to William Kennedy Esq. at Bombay, no delivery mark applied.

Auction

Spink

Giles, Lot 277, (Oct. 2000)

Provenance

Kishore Chandak Derek Hammond Giles

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-1668 is a Poona pre stamp cover of 13 May 1806 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 Spink Giles lot 277 (Oct. 2000).

1 image of COV-1668 is recorded; the Poona HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1805–1812.

Questions about COV-1668

What is COV-1668?: COV-1668 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 13 May 1806, bearing the Poona HG 1 handstamp in black. 1806 Poona – Bombay soldiers' letter, with Giles 1 "POONA/PT. PAID" intaglio hand stamp, date "13th May 1806" & no rate applied as soldiers' letter sent by Lt. Fonde & duly endorsed by Franking Officer Colonel Greffin & addressed to William Kennedy Esq. at Bombay, no delivery mark applied.
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-1668?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink Giles lot 277 (Oct. 2000).
When was COV-1668 posted?: COV-1668 is dated 13 May 1806, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 1 (1805–1812).

About this record

This 13 May 1806 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 Spink, Giles, lot 277, (Oct. 2000).