COV-5491 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 5 April 1824, bearing the Poona HG 4 handstamp in red. 1824 (5 Apr) entire from Calcutta G.P.O./APR/Pt Pd (HG15a) paid 1Re 5as to Malligaum, Kandeish; stamped red Poonah/POST PAID HG4.

How scarce is the Poona HG 4 mark on this cover?

The census grades Poona HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1835.

When was COV-5491 posted?

COV-5491 is dated 5 April 1824, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 4 (1823–1835).

COV-5491

5 April 1824 Poona Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 5 April 1824, Poona HG 4 handstruck folded letter (COV-5491) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of India Study Circle

Date

5 April 1824

Description

1824 (5 Apr) entire from Calcutta G.P.O./APR/Pt Pd (HG15a) paid 1Re 5as to Malligaum, Kandeish; stamped red Poonah/POST PAID HG4.

Auction

India Study Circle

Lot 002, (2020)

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-5491 is a Poona pre stamp cover of 5 April 1824 bearing the Poona HG 4 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Poona postal history — the office known today as Pune, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1824 (5 Apr) entire from Calcutta G.P.O./APR/Pt Pd (HG15a) paid 1Re 5as to Malligaum, Kandeish; stamped red Poonah/POST PAID HG4.

Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle lot 002 (2020).

1 image of COV-5491 is recorded (front); the Poona HG 4 mark itself is recorded in use 1823–1835.

Questions about COV-5491

What is COV-5491?: COV-5491 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 5 April 1824, bearing the Poona HG 4 handstamp in red. 1824 (5 Apr) entire from Calcutta G.P.O./APR/Pt Pd (HG15a) paid 1Re 5as to Malligaum, Kandeish; stamped red Poonah/POST PAID HG4.
How scarce is the Poona HG 4 mark on this cover?: The census grades Poona HG 4 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1823–1835.
What is the provenance of COV-5491?: Its recorded auction history runs through India Study Circle lot 002 (2020).
When was COV-5491 posted?: COV-5491 is dated 5 April 1824, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 4 (1823–1835).

About this record

This 5 April 1824 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Poona HG 4 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with India Study Circle, lot 002, (2020).