COV-1180 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 1 May 1834, bearing the Poona HG 2 handstamp in black. 1834 scarce POONA POST NOT PAID HG 2 on entire to Bombay

How scarce is the Poona HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Poona HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1814–1836.

When was COV-1180 posted?

COV-1180 is dated 1 May 1834, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 2 (1814–1836).

COV-1180

1 May 1834 Poona Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 1 May 1834, Poona HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1180)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Poona HG 2, scan 2 (COV-1180)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Gowtham BJ

Date

1 May 1834

Description

1834 scarce POONA POST NOT PAID HG 2 on entire to Bombay

Auction

StampBay

3, Lot 9

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-1180 is a Poona pre stamp cover of 1 May 1834 bearing the Poona HG 2 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?

1834 scarce POONA POST NOT PAID HG 2 on entire to Bombay

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 3 lot 9.

2 images of COV-1180 are recorded; the Poona HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1814–1836.

Questions about COV-1180

What is COV-1180?: COV-1180 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 1 May 1834, bearing the Poona HG 2 handstamp in black. 1834 scarce POONA POST NOT PAID HG 2 on entire to Bombay
How scarce is the Poona HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Poona HG 2 as scarce, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1814–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-1180?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 3 lot 9.
When was COV-1180 posted?: COV-1180 is dated 1 May 1834, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 2 (1814–1836).

About this record

This 1 May 1834 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Poona HG 2 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Scarce” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 3, lot 9.