COV-3739 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Cochin, Madras Presidency of 29 November 1847, bearing the Cochin HG 3 handstamp in black. India 1847 incoming prestamp cover to Cochin, with wax seal remnant at back along with 4 page complete letter, endorsed "Bearing" at front.

How scarce is the Cochin HG 3 mark on this cover?

The census grades Cochin HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1847–1859.

When was COV-3739 posted?

COV-3739 is dated 29 November 1847, within the recorded period of use of Cochin HG 3 (1847–1859).

COV-3739

29 November 1847 Cochin Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 29 November 1847, Cochin HG 3 handstruck folded letter (COV-3739)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Cochin HG 3, scan 2 (COV-3739)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Cochin HG 3, scan 3 (COV-3739)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Cochin HG 3, scan 4 (COV-3739)

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Date

29 November 1847

Description

India 1847 incoming prestamp cover to Cochin, with wax seal remnant at back along with 4 page complete letter, endorsed "Bearing" at front.

Auction

Sephils

485, Lot 0114, (2026)

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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-3739 is a Cochin pre stamp cover of 29 November 1847 bearing the Cochin HG 3 handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Cochin postal history — the office known today as Kochi, Madras Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

India 1847 incoming prestamp cover to Cochin, with wax seal remnant at back along with 4 page complete letter, endorsed "Bearing" at front.

Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 485 lot 0114 (2026).

4 images of COV-3739 are recorded; the Cochin HG 3 mark itself is recorded in use 1847–1859.

Questions about COV-3739

What is COV-3739?: COV-3739 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Cochin, Madras Presidency of 29 November 1847, bearing the Cochin HG 3 handstamp in black. India 1847 incoming prestamp cover to Cochin, with wax seal remnant at back along with 4 page complete letter, endorsed "Bearing" at front.
How scarce is the Cochin HG 3 mark on this cover?: The census grades Cochin HG 3 as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1847–1859.
What is the provenance of COV-3739?: Its recorded auction history runs through Sephils 485 lot 0114 (2026).
When was COV-3739 posted?: COV-3739 is dated 29 November 1847, within the recorded period of use of Cochin HG 3 (1847–1859).

About this record

This 29 November 1847 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Cochin HG 3 handstamp of the Madras Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Sephils, 485, lot 0114, (2026).