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-5310 posted?

COV-5310 is dated 31 July 1824, within the recorded period of use of Poonamullee HG 1 (1824–1837).

COV-5310

31 July 1824 Poonamullee Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 31 July 1824, Poonamullee HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-5310)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Poonamullee HG 1, scan 2 (COV-5310)

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Date

31 July 1824

Description

India, Poonamullee, 1824, "POONAMULLEE/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Complete and bold strike with manuscript "31st July 1824" date and "As 2" rate added on back of folded outer lettersheet (missing side flaps) to London, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/BRIGHTON" handstamp (Robertson In. 2), Madras (Aug. 1) transit and London arrival datestamps, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, cover with couple minor toned spots, Very Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026), Lot 10117, (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-5310 is a Poonamullee pre stamp cover of 31 July 1824 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 The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026) lot 10117 (2026).

2 images of COV-5310 are recorded; the Poonamullee HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1824–1837.

Questions about COV-5310

What is COV-5310?: COV-5310 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poonamullee, Madras Presidency of 31 July 1824, bearing the Poonamullee HG 1 handstamp in red. India, Poonamullee, 1824, "POONAMULLEE/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Complete and bold strike with manuscript "31st July 1824" date and "As 2" rate added on back of folded outer lettersheet (missing side flaps) to London, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/BRIGHTON" handstamp (Robertson In. 2), Madras (Aug. 1) transit and London arrival datestamps, manuscript "1/-" rate marking, cover with couple minor toned spots, 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-5310?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026) lot 10117 (2026).
When was COV-5310 posted?: COV-5310 is dated 31 July 1824, within the recorded period of use of Poonamullee HG 1 (1824–1837).

About this record

This 31 July 1824 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, The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History, Part 8 (Sale 9061, 21 October 2026), lot 10117, (2026).