COV-3909 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 28 February 1848, bearing the Poona HG 13 handstamp in black. India 1848 prestamp cover sent from POONA (Giles Type 13) - Used Earlier than Recorded, addressed to Cursetjee Jamsetjee Esq at 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-3909 posted?

COV-3909 is dated 28 February 1848, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 13 (1845–1868).

COV-3909

28 February 1848 Poona Cover

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← COV-3857

Pre-stamp cover of India — 28 February 1848, Poona HG 13 handstruck folded letter (COV-3909)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Poona HG 13, scan 2 (COV-3909)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Sephils

Date

28 February 1848

Description

India 1848 prestamp cover sent from POONA (Giles Type 13) - Used Earlier than Recorded, addressed to Cursetjee Jamsetjee Esq at Bombay

Auction

Sephils

150, Lot 0089, (2025)

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-3909 is a Poona pre stamp cover of 28 February 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?

India 1848 prestamp cover sent from POONA (Giles Type 13) - Used Earlier than Recorded, addressed to Cursetjee Jamsetjee Esq at Bombay

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 150 lot 0089 (2025).

2 images of COV-3909 are recorded; the Poona HG 13 mark itself is recorded in use 1845–1868.

Questions about COV-3909

What is COV-3909?: COV-3909 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 28 February 1848, bearing the Poona HG 13 handstamp in black. India 1848 prestamp cover sent from POONA (Giles Type 13) - Used Earlier than Recorded, addressed to Cursetjee Jamsetjee Esq at 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-3909?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 150 lot 0089 (2025).
When was COV-3909 posted?: COV-3909 is dated 28 February 1848, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 13 (1845–1868).

About this record

This 28 February 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 Sephils, 150, lot 0089, (2025).