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 1824–1837.

When was COV-491 posted?

COV-491 is dated 10 March 1837, within the recorded period of use of Poonamullee HG 1 (1824–1837).

COV-491

10 March 1837 Poonamullee Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 10 March 1837, Poonamullee HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-491) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Poonamullee HG 1, back (COV-491) — back

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Date

10 March 1837

Description

India, Poonamullee, 1837, "POONAMULLEE/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold strike in red with manuscript "to Madras A 1, Ship Postage A 4" rate and "10 March 1837" date added on back of folded letter to London, England, sender's directive "To go by the first Ship" , framed "INDIA LETTER/PORTSMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 3), Madras Out Station (Mar. 11) transit and London (Jun. 2) arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, Very Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10082, — The Magnolia Collection Part 7

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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-491 is a Poonamullee pre stamp cover of 10 March 1837 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 Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10082.

2 images of COV-491 are recorded (front, back); the Poonamullee HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1824–1837.

Questions about COV-491

What is COV-491?: COV-491 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poonamullee, Madras Presidency of 10 March 1837, bearing the Poonamullee HG 1 handstamp in red. India, Poonamullee, 1837, "POONAMULLEE/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold strike in red with manuscript "to Madras A 1, Ship Postage A 4" rate and "10 March 1837" date added on back of folded letter to London, England, sender's directive "To go by the first Ship" , framed "INDIA LETTER/PORTSMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 3), Madras Out Station (Mar. 11) transit and London (Jun. 2) arrival backstamps, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, Very Fine
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 1824–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-491?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10082.
When was COV-491 posted?: COV-491 is dated 10 March 1837, within the recorded period of use of Poonamullee HG 1 (1824–1837).

About this record

This 10 March 1837 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 5 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10082.