Reply To: Bleed and the Cover Page.

You actually do not need to bleed off that side of the page at all, when dealing with the first page that has no facing page.

But it's a good idea to bleed off that page anyway – as it gives the prepress wiggle room should they need to shift the cover a mm or 2mm for whatever reason.

But definitely give them a call. Skype them, video chat, as long as you're happy and they can help all the better.