COV-1238 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 1848, bearing the Poona HG 13 handstamp in black. 1848 POONA Giles 13 on cover to Bombay

How scarce is the Poona HG 13 mark on this cover?

The census grades Poona HG 13 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1868.

When was COV-1238 posted?

COV-1238 is dated 1848, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 13 (1845–1868).

COV-1238

1848 Poona Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1848, Poona HG 13 handstruck folded letter (COV-1238)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Poona HG 13, scan 2 (COV-1238)

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Date

1848

Description

1848 POONA Giles 13 on cover to Bombay

Auction

StampBay

6, Lot 20

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-1238 is a Poona pre stamp cover of 1848 bearing the Poona HG 13 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?

1848 POONA Giles 13 on cover to Bombay

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 6 lot 20.

2 images of COV-1238 are recorded; the Poona HG 13 mark itself is recorded in use 1845–1868.

Questions about COV-1238

What is COV-1238?: COV-1238 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 1848, bearing the Poona HG 13 handstamp in black. 1848 POONA Giles 13 on cover to Bombay
How scarce is the Poona HG 13 mark on this cover?: The census grades Poona HG 13 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1845–1868.
What is the provenance of COV-1238?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 6 lot 20.
When was COV-1238 posted?: COV-1238 is dated 1848, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 13 (1845–1868).

About this record

This 1848 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Poona HG 13 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 6, lot 20.