How scarce is the Poona HG 12 mark on this cover?

The census grades Poona HG 12 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1849.

When was COV-5577 posted?

COV-5577 is dated 30 July 1848, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 12 (1845–1849).

COV-5577

30 July 1848 Poona Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 30 July 1848, Poona HG 12 handstruck folded letter (COV-5577)

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Date

30 July 1848

Description

(x) Maritime Mail 1837-51 entire letters (4) and envelopes (2) from London (5) and Melbourne to Hobart, each showing on reverse framed "ship letter" arrival d.s. (two with sans serif letters), also 1848 envelope from Poona to Hobart showing, on reverse, "singapore/ship letter / Bearing" d.s. and G.P.O. South Australia transit d.s. Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Auction

Spink

The John Clemente Collection of Tasmania Postal History (Sale 16044), Lot 185, (20 September 2016)

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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-5577 is a Poona pre stamp cover of 30 July 1848 bearing the Poona HG 12 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 The John Clemente Collection of Tasmania Postal History (Sale 16044) lot 185 (20 September 2016).

1 image of COV-5577 is recorded; the Poona HG 12 mark itself is recorded in use 1845–1849.

Questions about COV-5577

What is COV-5577?: COV-5577 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 30 July 1848, bearing the Poona HG 12 handstamp in red. (x) Maritime Mail 1837-51 entire letters (4) and envelopes (2) from London (5) and Melbourne to Hobart, each showing on reverse framed "ship letter" arrival d.s. (two with sans serif letters), also 1848 envelope from Poona to Hobart showing, on reverse, "singapore/ship letter / Bearing" d.s. and G.P.O. South Australia transit d.s. Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
How scarce is the Poona HG 12 mark on this cover?: The census grades Poona HG 12 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1849.
What is the provenance of COV-5577?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink The John Clemente Collection of Tasmania Postal History (Sale 16044) lot 185 (20 September 2016).
When was COV-5577 posted?: COV-5577 is dated 30 July 1848, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 12 (1845–1849).

About this record

This 30 July 1848 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Poona HG 12 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 6 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, The John Clemente Collection of Tasmania Postal History (Sale 16044), lot 185, (20 September 2016).