COV-5020 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 5 October 1839, bearing the Poona HG 9 handstamp in red. Entire from Poona. Rectangular POONAH-date-Paid HG 9, 1As postage to Bombay; INDIA oval in black (HG SD7); via Bombay and Aden to London.

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-5020 posted?

COV-5020 is dated 5 October 1839, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 9 (1838-54).

COV-5020

5 October 1839 Poona Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 5 October 1839, Poona HG 9 handstruck folded letter (COV-5020)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of David Feldman Auctions

Date

5 October 1839

Description

Entire from Poona. Rectangular POONAH-date-Paid HG 9, 1As postage to Bombay; INDIA oval in black (HG SD7); via Bombay and Aden to London.

Auction

David Feldman

Autumn 2025 Auction Series - British Empire, Lot 50707, (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-5020 is a Poona pre stamp cover of 5 October 1839 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?

Entire from Poona. Rectangular POONAH-date-Paid HG 9, 1As postage to Bombay; INDIA oval in black (HG SD7); via Bombay and Aden to London.

Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman SA Autumn 2025 Auction Series - British Empire lot 50707 (2025).

1 image of COV-5020 is recorded; the Poona HG 9 mark itself is recorded in use 1838-54.

Questions about COV-5020

What is COV-5020?: COV-5020 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poona, Bombay Presidency of 5 October 1839, bearing the Poona HG 9 handstamp in red. Entire from Poona. Rectangular POONAH-date-Paid HG 9, 1As postage to Bombay; INDIA oval in black (HG SD7); via Bombay and Aden to London.
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-5020?: Its recorded auction history runs through David Feldman SA Autumn 2025 Auction Series - British Empire lot 50707 (2025).
When was COV-5020 posted?: COV-5020 is dated 5 October 1839, within the recorded period of use of Poona HG 9 (1838-54).

About this record

This 5 October 1839 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 David Feldman, Autumn 2025 Auction Series - British Empire, lot 50707, (2025).