COV-1858
18 Nov 1843 Cochin HG 2 Cover
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Date
18 Nov 1843
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
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Other recorded marks at Cochin
5 marks5 other pre-1854 postal markings of Cochin are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.
About this record
This 18 Nov 1843 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Cochin HG 2 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 9 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.