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-5652 posted?

COV-5652 is dated 12 October 1824, within the recorded period of use of Poonamullee HG 1 (1824–1837).

COV-5652

12 October 1824 Poonamullee Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 12 October 1824, Poonamullee HG 1 handstruck folded letter (COV-5652)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Poonamullee HG 1, scan 2 (COV-5652)

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Date

12 October 1824

Description

India, Poonamullee, 1824, "POONAMULLEE/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold and complete strike with manuscript "12 Oct 1824" date and "As 2" rate added on back of folded letter to Boston, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/PLYMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), Madras (Oct. 13) and London (Mar. 21) transit backstamps, manuscript "1/1" and "1/3" (crossed out) and "1/5" rate markings, cover with some slight flap flaws affecting several transit markings, Very Fine strike

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), Lot 364, (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-5652 is a Poonamullee pre stamp cover of 12 October 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 Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 364 (2026).

2 images of COV-5652 are recorded; the Poonamullee HG 1 mark itself is recorded in use 1824–1837.

Questions about COV-5652

What is COV-5652?: COV-5652 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poonamullee, Madras Presidency of 12 October 1824, bearing the Poonamullee HG 1 handstamp in red. India, Poonamullee, 1824, "POONAMULLEE/POST PAID" Oval Handstamp (Giles 1). Bold and complete strike with manuscript "12 Oct 1824" date and "As 2" rate added on back of folded letter to Boston, England, framed "INDIA LETTER/PLYMOUTH" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), Madras (Oct. 13) and London (Mar. 21) transit backstamps, manuscript "1/1" and "1/3" (crossed out) and "1/5" rate markings, cover with some slight flap flaws affecting several transit markings, Very Fine strike
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-5652?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026) lot 364 (2026).
When was COV-5652 posted?: COV-5652 is dated 12 October 1824, within the recorded period of use of Poonamullee HG 1 (1824–1837).

About this record

This 12 October 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 6 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Worldwide Stamps and Postal History (Sale 1392, 10 November 2026), lot 364, (2026).