How scarce is the Poonamullee HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Poonamullee HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1829–1837.

When was COV-2337 posted?

COV-2337 is dated 18 August 1837, within the recorded period of use of Poonamullee HG 3 (1829–1837).

COV-2337

18 August 1837 Poonamullee Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 August 1837, Poonamullee HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-2337) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Poonamullee HG 3, front (COV-2337) — front

Scan or Photo Courtesy of Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Date

18 August 1837

Description

LONDON/POONAMULLEE - “INDIA SOLDIER &c/3/LONDON” WITH UNFRAMED “POONAMULLEE/POST FREE”; 18 Aug. 1837 EL (some dusting & wear) from Poonamullee to Scotland headed & countersigned for the Concession Rate for a Private with a mainly fine large encircled “INDIA SOLDIER &c/3/LONDON” (Rob. In.Sol.3) on the front alongside a very fine unframed “POONAMULLEE/POST FREE” mark alongside. Attractive. PHOTO - see page 43.

Auction

Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

Manning, Lot 140, (Sept. 2015)

Provenance

Michael Manning

Same office

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-2337 is a Poonamullee pre stamp cover of 18 August 1837 bearing the Poonamullee HG 3 handstamp, struck in black, 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 Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 140 (Sept. 2015).

2 images of COV-2337 are recorded (front); the Poonamullee HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1829–1837.

Questions about COV-2337

What is COV-2337?: COV-2337 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poonamullee, Madras Presidency of 18 August 1837, bearing the Poonamullee HG 3 handstamp in black. LONDON/POONAMULLEE - “INDIA SOLDIER &c/3/LONDON” WITH UNFRAMED “POONAMULLEE/POST FREE”; 18 Aug. 1837 EL (some dusting & wear) from Poonamullee to Scotland headed & countersigned for the Concession Rate for a Private with a mainly fine large encircled “INDIA SOLDIER &c/3/LONDON” (Rob. In.Sol.3) on the front alongside a very fine unframed “POONAMULLEE/POST FREE” mark alongside. Attractive. PHOTO - see page 43.
How scarce is the Poonamullee HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Poonamullee HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1829–1837.
What is the provenance of COV-2337?: Its recorded auction history runs through Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd Manning lot 140 (Sept. 2015).
When was COV-2337 posted?: COV-2337 is dated 18 August 1837, within the recorded period of use of Poonamullee HG 3 (1829–1837).

About this record

This 18 August 1837 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Poonamullee HG 3 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd, Manning, lot 140, (Sept. 2015).