How scarce is the Poona HG 9 mark on this cover?

The census grades Poona HG 9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838-54.

When was COV-4471 posted?

COV-4471 is dated 28 October 1853, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 9 (1838-54).

COV-4471

28 October 1853 Poona Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 28 October 1853, Poona HG 9 handstruck folded letter (COV-4471) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Poona HG 9, back (COV-4471) — back

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Date

28 October 1853

Description

1853 (Oct 16-27): Cover and complete contents written from Poonah to London endorsed "via Southampton per West India Mail - Paid", struck with framed "POONAH / Bearing" despatch in red (Oct 28) and framed "INDIA PAID" in red. London arrival cds (Dec 5) and readdressed to Funchal, Madeira (again prepaid in manuscript) and struck upon arrival with "160" reis due to pay in blue. A fine entire to an unusual destination. Note: Interesting content "I have got the Edinburgh Quarterly which seems full of interesting matters. 2 Shillings is a heavy Postage...". Provenance: Robson Lowe, 13 August 1947.

Auction

Corinphila Auctions

357th-366th Corinphila Auction, Lot 5445, (2025)

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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-4471 is a Poona pre stamp cover of 28 October 1853 bearing the Poona HG 9 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?

Its recorded auction history runs through Corinphila Auctions 357th-366th Corinphila Auction lot 5445 (2025).

2 images of COV-4471 are recorded (front, back); the Poona HG 9 mark itself is recorded in use 1838-54.

Questions about COV-4471

What is COV-4471?: COV-4471 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 28 October 1853, bearing the Poona HG 9 handstamp in red. 1853 (Oct 16-27): Cover and complete contents written from Poonah to London endorsed "via Southampton per West India Mail - Paid", struck with framed "POONAH / Bearing" despatch in red (Oct 28) and framed "INDIA PAID" in red. London arrival cds (Dec 5) and readdressed to Funchal, Madeira (again prepaid in manuscript) and struck upon arrival with "160" reis due to pay in blue. A fine entire to an unusual destination. Note: Interesting content "I have got the Edinburgh Quarterly which seems full of interesting matters. 2 Shillings is a heavy Postage...". Provenance: Robson Lowe, 13 August 1947.
How scarce is the Poona HG 9 mark on this cover?: The census grades Poona HG 9 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1838-54.
What is the provenance of COV-4471?: Its recorded auction history runs through Corinphila Auctions 357th-366th Corinphila Auction lot 5445 (2025).
When was COV-4471 posted?: COV-4471 is dated 28 October 1853, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 9 (1838-54).

About this record

This 28 October 1853 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Poona HG 9 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 12 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Corinphila Auctions, 357th-366th Corinphila Auction, lot 5445, (2025).