COV-2005 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 6 September 1831, bearing the Poona HG 2 handstamp in black. Poona: 1831 (6 Sept.) entire letter to Bhooj, Cutch, showing, on reverse across join, a fine strike of the scarce "POONA/POST NOT PAID" skeleton datestamp (HG 2). Photo.

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-2005 posted?

COV-2005 is dated 6 September 1831, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 2 (1814–1836).

COV-2005

6 September 1831 Poona Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 6 September 1831, Poona HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-2005)

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Date

6 September 1831

Description

Poona: 1831 (6 Sept.) entire letter to Bhooj, Cutch, showing, on reverse across join, a fine strike of the scarce "POONA/POST NOT PAID" skeleton datestamp (HG 2). Photo.

Auction

Spink

Lot 280

Provenance

Derek Hammond Giles

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-2005 is a Poona pre stamp cover of 6 September 1831 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?

Poona: 1831 (6 Sept.) entire letter to Bhooj, Cutch, showing, on reverse across join, a fine strike of the scarce "POONA/POST NOT PAID" skeleton datestamp (HG 2). Photo.

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 280.

1 image of COV-2005 is recorded; the Poona HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1814–1836.

Questions about COV-2005

What is COV-2005?: COV-2005 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 6 September 1831, bearing the Poona HG 2 handstamp in black. Poona: 1831 (6 Sept.) entire letter to Bhooj, Cutch, showing, on reverse across join, a fine strike of the scarce "POONA/POST NOT PAID" skeleton datestamp (HG 2). Photo.
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-2005?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink lot 280.
When was COV-2005 posted?: COV-2005 is dated 6 September 1831, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 2 (1814–1836).

About this record

This 6 September 1831 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 Spink, lot 280.