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-64 posted?

COV-64 is dated 13 January 1809, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 1 (1805–1812).

COV-64

13 January 1809 Poona Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 13 January 1809, Poona HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-64) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

13 January 1809

Description

Poona, 1809, "POONA/PT PAID" Negative Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold strike on flap of folded letter datelined "Poonah, 13th January 1809" to Bombay, cover with some splits along folds, Extremely Fine, Giles notes this marking as rare, probably the finest strike extant

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 1286, Lot 37

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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-64 is a Poona pre stamp cover of 13 January 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 1286 lot 37.

1 image of COV-64 is recorded (front); the Poona HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1805–1812.

Questions about COV-64

What is COV-64?: COV-64 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 13 January 1809, bearing the Poona HG 1 handstamp in black. Poona, 1809, "POONA/PT PAID" Negative Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold strike on flap of folded letter datelined "Poonah, 13th January 1809" to Bombay, cover with some splits along folds, Extremely Fine, Giles notes this marking as rare, probably the finest strike extant
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-64?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 1286 lot 37.
When was COV-64 posted?: COV-64 is dated 13 January 1809, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 1 (1805–1812).

About this record

This 13 January 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 1286, lot 37.