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-302 posted?

COV-302 is dated 15 October 1809, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 1 (1805–1812).

COV-302

15 October 1809 Poona Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 October 1809, Poona HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-302) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Poona HG 1, back (COV-302) — back

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Date

15 October 1809

Description

India, Poona, 1809, "POONA/PT PAID" Negative Handstamp (Giles 1). Clearly struck large part (missing side and bottom flaps) of 1809 folded cover to Bombay, manuscript "15th Ocbr 1809" receipt docketing, small insect hole at center of handstamp, Fine, noted as "rare" by Giles

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9020, Lot 10111, — The Magnolia Collection Part 5

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-302 is a Poona pre stamp cover of 15 October 1809 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 9020 lot 10111.

2 images of COV-302 are recorded (front, back); the Poona HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1805–1812.

Questions about COV-302

What is COV-302?: COV-302 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 15 October 1809, bearing the Poona HG 1 handstamp in black. India, Poona, 1809, "POONA/PT PAID" Negative Handstamp (Giles 1). Clearly struck large part (missing side and bottom flaps) of 1809 folded cover to Bombay, manuscript "15th Ocbr 1809" receipt docketing, small insect hole at center of handstamp, Fine, noted as "rare" by Giles
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-302?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9020 lot 10111.
When was COV-302 posted?: COV-302 is dated 15 October 1809, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 1 (1805–1812).

About this record

This 15 October 1809 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 9020, lot 10111.