COV-681 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 27 October 1831, bearing the Poona HG 2 handstamp in black. "POONA/POST NOT PAID/27 OCT 27/1831" Circular Datestamp (Giles 2). Bold strike.

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-681 posted?

COV-681 is dated 27 October 1831, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 2 (1814–1836).

COV-681

27 October 1831 Poona Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 27 October 1831, Poona HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-681) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Poona HG 2, back (COV-681) — back

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Siegel Auction Galleries

Date

27 October 1831

Description

"POONA/POST NOT PAID/27 OCT 27/1831" Circular Datestamp (Giles 2). Bold strike.

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale No. 1325, Lot 3056, (2025)

Provenance

"Magnolia"

•2025, Robert A. Siegel Sale No. 1325, Lot 3056

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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-681 is a Poona pre stamp cover of 27 October 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/POST NOT PAID/27 OCT 27/1831" Circular Datestamp (Giles 2). Bold strike.

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3056 (2025).

2 images of COV-681 are recorded (front, back); the Poona HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1814–1836.

Questions about COV-681

What is COV-681?: COV-681 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 27 October 1831, bearing the Poona HG 2 handstamp in black. "POONA/POST NOT PAID/27 OCT 27/1831" Circular Datestamp (Giles 2). Bold strike.
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-681?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale No. 1325 lot 3056 (2025).
When was COV-681 posted?: COV-681 is dated 27 October 1831, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 2 (1814–1836).

About this record

This 27 October 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale No. 1325, lot 3056, (2025).