Cochin

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Kochi, also known as Cochin is a port city on the west coast of India.  Known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, it had been an important spice trading centre from the 14th century onward.  It became the first of the European colonies in India when it was occupied by the Portuguese in 1503.  Later the city was occupied by the Dutch, and under the British, it became a princely state.  Today it forms part of the country of India, and it is one of the fastest growing cities in the country.

1911

Cochin-Kumbalangi-Village
Kumbalangi village
Maharaja Rama Varma I Series

Cochin 1911 Postage Stamp Maharaja Rama Varma I 3 pies three blue SG # 27 Anchal www.richterstamps.co.za

SG # 27

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1918

Maharaja Rama Varma II Series

Cochin 1911 Postage Stamp Maharaja Rama Varma II 2 pies two brown SG # 35B Anchal www.richterstamps.co.za

SG # 35b

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1933

Maharaja Rama Varma III Series

SG # 56

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

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