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

The census grades Cochin HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1859.

When was COV-1858 posted?

COV-1858 is dated 18 November 1843, within the recorded period of use of Cochin HG 2 (1843–1859).

COV-1858

18 November 1843 Cochin Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 18 November 1843, Cochin HG 2 handstruck folded letter (COV-1858)

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Date

18 November 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

Auction

Spink

17015 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale featuring The "Foxley" Collection of Barbados, Lot 2404, (19 April 2017)

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Other recorded marks at Cochin

5 marks

5 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.

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About this Cochin pre stamp cover

COV-1858 is a Cochin pre stamp cover of 18 November 1843 bearing the Cochin HG 2 handstamp, struck in red, recorded in the census of Cochin postal history — the office known today as Kochi, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 17015 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale featuring The "Foxley" Collection of Barbados lot 2404 (19 April 2017).

1 image of COV-1858 is recorded; the Cochin HG 2 mark itself is recorded in use 1843–1859.

Questions about COV-1858

What is COV-1858?: COV-1858 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Cochin, Madras Presidency of 18 November 1843, bearing the Cochin HG 2 handstamp in red. 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
How scarce is the Cochin HG 2 mark on this cover?: The census grades Cochin HG 2 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1843–1859.
What is the provenance of COV-1858?: Its recorded auction history runs through Spink 17015 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale featuring The "Foxley" Collection of Barbados lot 2404 (19 April 2017).
When was COV-1858 posted?: COV-1858 is dated 18 November 1843, within the recorded period of use of Cochin HG 2 (1843–1859).

About this record

This 18 November 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 10 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, (19 April 2017).