How scarce is the Poona HG 11 mark on this cover?

The census grades Poona HG 11 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841-53.

When was COV-1146 posted?

COV-1146 is dated 15 August 1853, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 11 (1841-53).

COV-1146

15 August 1853 Poona Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 August 1853, Poona HG 11 handstruck folded letter (COV-1146)

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Date

15 August 1853

Description

Poona: 1853 (15 Aug.) soldier's entire letter (slight splitting around edges) to Ireland, countersigned by the C.O. and showing a good strike of the scarce oval framed "POONAH/date/FREE" in red (HG 11), also British "2" charge handstamp etc. An attractive military item.

Auction

Spink

Lot 181

Provenance

Dr. Soli Contractor

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-1146 is a Poona pre stamp cover of 15 August 1853 bearing the Poona HG 11 handstamp, struck in red, 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 lot 181.

1 image of COV-1146 is recorded; the Poona HG 11 mark itself is recorded in use 1841-53.

Questions about COV-1146

What is COV-1146?: COV-1146 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 15 August 1853, bearing the Poona HG 11 handstamp in red. Poona: 1853 (15 Aug.) soldier's entire letter (slight splitting around edges) to Ireland, countersigned by the C.O. and showing a good strike of the scarce oval framed "POONAH/date/FREE" in red (HG 11), also British "2" charge handstamp etc. An attractive military item.
How scarce is the Poona HG 11 mark on this cover?: The census grades Poona HG 11 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841-53.
What is the provenance of COV-1146?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 181.
When was COV-1146 posted?: COV-1146 is dated 15 August 1853, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 11 (1841-53).

About this record

This 15 August 1853 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Poona HG 11 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 7 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, lot 181.