COV-2436 — 14 November 1850 Cochin HG 2 Cover
Scan or Photo Courtesy of Santosh MS
Census record COV-2436 is a 14 November 1850 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 lot 14/11/50.
Date
14 November 1850
Description
1850 Cochin – Madras inland entire, with Giles 2 "COCHIN/PAID" handstamp, date "14/11/50" & rate "3As" (paid 3A for a letter under ¼ tolah, sent between 400 to 500 miles; Cochin–Madras distance was 437 miles) applied in manuscript. At Madras, Giles MX5 "G.P.O./1850 NO xx" receipt mark applied.
Auction
Lot 14/11/50