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Census record COV-1858 is a 1822 pre-stamp cover of British India bearing the Cochin HG 2 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 3 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Spink, 17015 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale featuring The "Foxley" Collection of Barbados, lot 2404.
Date
1822
Description
Early Letters and Handstamps 1822 entire letter from Madras to London with Madras Ship Letter oval datestamps and framed "india letter/portsmouth" handstamp on reverse, 1828 entire letter (toned) from Kedgree to Calcutta showing framed partially fine "kedgree/post office/ship letter" handstamp (HGS2) on reverse, 1830 entire letter from Madras to London with framed "india letter/portsmouth" and 1843 entire letter from Cochin to Lyon with framed "Paid" handstamp
Auction
17015 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale featuring The "Foxley" Collection of Barbados, Lot 2404