How scarce is the Poonamullee HG 1 mark on this cover?

The census grades Poonamullee HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1837.

When was COV-3633 posted?

COV-3633 is dated 25 May 1834, within the recorded period of use of Poonamullee HG 1 (1830–1837).

COV-3633

25 May 1834 Poonamullee Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 25 May 1834, Poonamullee HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-3633)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Poonamullee HG 1, scan 2 (COV-3633)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Poonamullee HG 1, scan 3 (COV-3633)

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Sephils

Date

25 May 1834

Description

India 1834 cover from Poonamallee (Giles #1) to London with rare 'Poonamulle Post Paid' marking. Redirected to Beauly, Scotland. Features 'Out Station Ship Letter Madras', 'India Letter Hastings', and 'Beauly Penny Post'.

Auction

Sephils

577, Lot 0084, (2026)

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Other recorded marks at Poonamullee

4 marks

4 other pre-1854 postal markings of Poonamullee 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 Poonamullee pre stamp cover

COV-3633 is a Poonamullee pre stamp cover of 25 May 1834 bearing the Poonamullee HG 1 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Poonamullee postal history — the office known today as Poonamallee, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 577 lot 0084 (2026).

3 images of COV-3633 are recorded; the Poonamullee HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1830–1837.

Questions about COV-3633

What is COV-3633?: COV-3633 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poonamullee, Madras Presidency of 25 May 1834, bearing the Poonamullee HG 1 handstamp in red. India 1834 cover from Poonamallee (Giles #1) to London with rare 'Poonamulle Post Paid' marking. Redirected to Beauly, Scotland. Features 'Out Station Ship Letter Madras', 'India Letter Hastings', and 'Beauly Penny Post'.
How scarce is the Poonamullee HG 1 mark on this cover?: The census grades Poonamullee HG 1 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1830–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-3633?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 577 lot 0084 (2026).
When was COV-3633 posted?: COV-3633 is dated 25 May 1834, within the recorded period of use of Poonamullee HG 1 (1830–1837).

About this record

This 25 May 1834 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Poonamullee HG 1 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 4 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Sephils, 577, lot 0084, (2026).