COV-2425 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 19 March 1805, bearing the Poona HG 1 handstamp in black. 1805 : H.G.1 : The letter was sent from CAMP POONA [19 Mar.] to BOMBAY [21 Mar.]. Transit time was only 2 days. Though “Postage Paid” is written, the amount charged was not shown on the cover.

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-2425 posted?

COV-2425 is dated 19 March 1805, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 1 (1805–1812).

COV-2425

19 March 1805 Poona Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 19 March 1805, Poona HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-2425) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Kishore Chandak

Date

19 March 1805

Description

1805 : H.G.1 : The letter was sent from CAMP POONA [19 Mar.] to BOMBAY [21 Mar.]. Transit time was only 2 days. Though “Postage Paid” is written, the amount charged was not shown on the cover.

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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-2425 is a Poona pre stamp cover of 19 March 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?

1805 : H.G.1 : The letter was sent from CAMP POONA [19 Mar.] to BOMBAY [21 Mar.]. Transit time was only 2 days. Though “Postage Paid” is written, the amount charged was not shown on the cover.

1 image of COV-2425 is recorded (front); the Poona HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1805–1812.

Questions about COV-2425

What is COV-2425?: COV-2425 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 19 March 1805, bearing the Poona HG 1 handstamp in black. 1805 : H.G.1 : The letter was sent from CAMP POONA [19 Mar.] to BOMBAY [21 Mar.]. Transit time was only 2 days. Though “Postage Paid” is written, the amount charged was not shown on the cover.
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-2425 posted?: COV-2425 is dated 19 March 1805, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 1 (1805–1812).

About this record

This 19 March 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.