How scarce is the Poondy HG 2 mark on this cover?

The census grades Poondy HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1844.

When was COV-492 posted?

COV-492 is dated 13 March 1841, within the recorded period of use of Poondy HG 2 (1841–1844).

COV-492

13 March 1841 Poondy Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 13 March 1841, Poondy HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-492) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Poondy HG 2, back (COV-492) — back

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Date

13 March 1841

Description

India, Poondy, 1841, "POONDY/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Fairly bold strike with manuscript "13th March 1841" date and "5 As" rate added on back of folded letter datelined in Berhampore, addressed to indistinct address, then forwarded to Trichinpoly, Ootacamund, and Kothicherry, Trichinpoly (Giles 9) and Ootacamund (Giles 5) transit backstamps, Very Fine, a fascinating multi-forwarded use with a particularly rare strike from Poondy

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10083, — The Magnolia Collection Part 7

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Other recorded marks at Poondy

1 mark

One other pre-1854 postal marking of Poondy is recorded in the census. Compare it against this mark to place your cover.

Poondy HG 1handstampRed1841–1858

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About this Poondy pre stamp cover

COV-492 is a Poondy pre stamp cover of 13 March 1841 bearing the Poondy HG 2 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Poondy postal history, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10083.

2 images of COV-492 are recorded (front, back); the Poondy HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1841–1844.

Questions about COV-492

What is COV-492?: COV-492 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Poondy, Madras Presidency of 13 March 1841, bearing the Poondy HG 2 handstamp in black. India, Poondy, 1841, "POONDY/Bearing" Framed Handstamp (Giles 2). Fairly bold strike with manuscript "13th March 1841" date and "5 As" rate added on back of folded letter datelined in Berhampore, addressed to indistinct address, then forwarded to Trichinpoly, Ootacamund, and Kothicherry, Trichinpoly (Giles 9) and Ootacamund (Giles 5) transit backstamps, Very Fine, a fascinating multi-forwarded use with a particularly rare strike from Poondy
How scarce is the Poondy HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Poondy HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1841–1844.
What is the provenance of COV-492?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10083.
When was COV-492 posted?: COV-492 is dated 13 March 1841, within the recorded period of use of Poondy HG 2 (1841–1844).

About this record

This 13 March 1841 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Poondy HG 2 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — the only surviving cover with this mark recorded so far. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10083.