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Hand Struck Stamps

Handstamp designation

HG 10a

The HG 10a handstamp is recorded in 7 pre-1854 post offices of India. Each office struck its own HG 10a mark — compare them below by presidency, colour and recorded dates. Designations follow the Giles catalogue numbering.

Bengal Presidency3 offices

Calcutta HG 10a handstamp4CalcuttaBengalBlack1795–1817Very commonDacca HG 10A handstamp4DaccaBengalRed1852–1854RarePatna HG 10a handstamp1PatnaBengalRed1832Very scarce

North Western Provinces1 office

Delhi HG 10a handstampDelhiN.W. ProvincesRed1855

Bombay Presidency2 offices

Bombay HG 10A handstamp1BombayBombayRed18251 example recordedPoona HG 10a handstampPoonaBombayRed1860Scarce

Madras Presidency1 office

no image yetBellaryMadrasBlack
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HG 10a Giles Handstamp of India — 7 Pre-1854 Post Offices Compared · Hand Struck Stamps