COV-3615 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 15 July 1833, bearing the Poona HG 2 handstamp in black. India 1833 Poona Post Not Paid (Giles #2) Rare pre stamp cover addressed to Mr. Russell at Sir Charles Malcolm's House, Mahableshwar, redirected back, with red wax seal

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-3615 posted?

COV-3615 is dated 15 July 1833, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 2 (1814–1836).

COV-3615

15 July 1833 Poona Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 15 July 1833, Poona HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-3615)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Poona HG 2, scan 2 (COV-3615)

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Date

15 July 1833

Description

India 1833 Poona Post Not Paid (Giles #2) Rare pre stamp cover addressed to Mr. Russell at Sir Charles Malcolm's House, Mahableshwar, redirected back, with red wax seal

Auction

Sephils

605, Lot 0112, (2026)

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-3615 is a Poona pre stamp cover of 15 July 1833 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?

India 1833 Poona Post Not Paid (Giles #2) Rare pre stamp cover addressed to Mr. Russell at Sir Charles Malcolm's House, Mahableshwar, redirected back, with red wax seal

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 605 lot 0112 (2026).

2 images of COV-3615 are recorded; the Poona HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1814–1836.

Questions about COV-3615

What is COV-3615?: COV-3615 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 15 July 1833, bearing the Poona HG 2 handstamp in black. India 1833 Poona Post Not Paid (Giles #2) Rare pre stamp cover addressed to Mr. Russell at Sir Charles Malcolm's House, Mahableshwar, redirected back, with red wax seal
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-3615?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 605 lot 0112 (2026).
When was COV-3615 posted?: COV-3615 is dated 15 July 1833, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 2 (1814–1836).

About this record

This 15 July 1833 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 Sephils, 605, lot 0112, (2026).