What is the Aurungabad HG 2 handstamp?

Aurungabad HG 2 is a pre-1854 handstruck postal marking of Aurungabad in the Madras Presidency, British India, in recorded use from 1841 to 1861. The "HG 2" designation is its figure number in the Hammond Giles catalogue of the handstruck postage stamps of India. Known strikes are in red.

How rare is Aurungabad HG 2?

Aurungabad HG 2 is graded "Common" in this census. Rarity here is evidence-based: it is derived from the number of surviving covers actually recorded, not estimated. 2 surviving covers bearing this mark are recorded in the census, each with images and provenance.

What does an Aurungabad pre stamp cover with HG 2 look like?

A pre stamp (pre philatelic) cover from Aurungabad is a folded letter or envelope carried before India's first adhesive stamp of 1854, with postage shown entirely by hand-struck marks like HG 2. 2 surviving covers bearing this mark are recorded in the census, each with images and provenance. Each census record on this page links to full cover images, dates and auction provenance.

How do I identify or submit an Aurungabad HG 2 cover?

Compare your cover against the reference impression and recorded examples on this page — check the mark's shape, colour and date range (1841–1861). If your cover is not already recorded, you can submit front and back photographs through the census form on this page; every submission is editor-reviewed before publication.

Madras Presidency · Pre-1854 Handstamp

Aurungabad HG 2

Handstamp Hyderabad State All India common handstamp

Colour & date: Red1841–1861
Rarity: Common
Catalogue: 1989 Catalogue · p. 18
Figure: 2
Submitted by: D. Hammond Giles

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Census

Census records

2 covers recorded

2 pre-1854 covers bearing the Aurungabad HG 2 handstamp are recorded below — each entry links to images, provenance and auction details.

COV-2479

12 August 1841

An entire local letter written on 12th August 1841 from a place called Proyen?, posted in AURUNGABAD, the second largest city in the Hyderabad State. The handstamp is HG Type 1, with "Paid" in manuscript, in use from 1841–1859. The postage date is 13th August 1841, and the postage paid was 1A. There is no date of delivery in Ahmednugger.

COV-891

2 October 1845

1845 (Oct 2) Entire letter posted at Aurungabad and sent via Bombay and London to Madeira, Portugal, with boxed “Returned for Postage” mark of London on front. Pre-paid 5 annas but returned for payment of the entire India ship letter postage of 2s 10d. Re-posted Aurungabad October 29 and showing on front “BOMBAY Bearing” boxed mark with date, and 460 reis charge handstamp. A complex entire with several deleted notations and markings that merit further study.

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About this mark

The Aurungabad HG 2 handstamp

Aurungabad, the second largest city in Hyderabad State, is situated 19°53' N and 75°20' E near the eastern bank of the river Kaum.

Aurungabad HG 2 is a pre-1854 handstruck postal marking of the post office at Aurungabad in the Madras Presidency, British India, in recorded use from 1841 to 1861. Known strikes are in red. It is listed in 1989 Catalogue, where each marking of British India is assigned a figure number — hence "HG 2".

2 surviving covers bearing this mark are recorded in the census, each with images and provenance. On the strength of that count the mark is graded "Common" — the grade moves automatically as new covers are recorded. Collectors searching for aurungabad pre stamp covers, aurungabad postal history or "Aurungabad HG2" material can compare HG 2 across every office or browse the rest of the Aurungabad marks.

Frequently asked

What is the Aurungabad HG 2 handstamp?: Aurungabad HG 2 is a pre-1854 handstruck postal marking of Aurungabad in the Madras Presidency, British India, in recorded use from 1841 to 1861. The "HG 2" designation is its figure number in the Hammond Giles catalogue of the handstruck postage stamps of India. Known strikes are in red.
How rare is Aurungabad HG 2?: Aurungabad HG 2 is graded "Common" in this census. Rarity here is evidence-based: it is derived from the number of surviving covers actually recorded, not estimated. 2 surviving covers bearing this mark are recorded in the census, each with images and provenance.
What does an Aurungabad pre stamp cover with HG 2 look like?: A pre stamp (pre philatelic) cover from Aurungabad is a folded letter or envelope carried before India's first adhesive stamp of 1854, with postage shown entirely by hand-struck marks like HG 2. 2 surviving covers bearing this mark are recorded in the census, each with images and provenance. Each census record on this page links to full cover images, dates and auction provenance.
How do I identify or submit an Aurungabad HG 2 cover?: Compare your cover against the reference impression and recorded examples on this page — check the mark's shape, colour and date range (1841–1861). If your cover is not already recorded, you can submit front and back photographs through the census form on this page; every submission is editor-reviewed before publication.

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Other recorded marks at Aurungabad

2 marks

2 other pre-1854 postal markings of Aurungabad are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

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Also searched as: Aurungabad HG 2, Aurungabad HG2, Aurungabad Giles 2, Aurungabad handstamp, Aurungabad pre stamp cover.

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“Aurungabad HG 2 — handstamp,” Hand Struck Stamps, https://handstruckstampsindia.com/madras/aurungabad/hg-2 (accessed 10 August 2026).

Updated: 10 Aug 2026