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-858 posted?

COV-858 is dated 6 January 1846, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 12 (1845–1849).

COV-858

6 January 1846 Poona Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 January 1846, Poona HG 12 handstruck folded letter (COV-858)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Kishore Chandak

Date

6 January 1846

Description

1846 : H.G.1 : Letter from POONA to KALUDGHEE, dated 6th January. Postage prepaid 4 as. KALUDGHEE is a village in BAGALKOT Taluka. VIJAPUR District. It was formerly the Chief station the District and cantonment.

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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-858 is a Poona pre stamp cover of 6 January 1846 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?

1 image of COV-858 is recorded; the Poona HG 12 mark itself is recorded in use 1845–1849.

Questions about COV-858

What is COV-858?: COV-858 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 6 January 1846, bearing the Poona HG 12 handstamp in red. 1846 : H.G.1 : Letter from POONA to KALUDGHEE, dated 6th January. Postage prepaid 4 as. KALUDGHEE is a village in BAGALKOT Taluka. VIJAPUR District. It was formerly the Chief station the District and cantonment.
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-858 posted?: COV-858 is dated 6 January 1846, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 12 (1845–1849).

About this record

This 6 January 1846 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 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded.