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Hand Struck Stamps

Handstamp designation

HG 12A

The HG 12A handstamp is recorded in 3 pre-1854 post offices of India. Each office struck its own HG 12A mark — compare them below by presidency, colour and recorded dates. Designations follow the Giles catalogue numbering.

North Western Provinces1 office

Handstruck stamp of India — Lucknow HG 12A handstamp2LucknowN.W. ProvincesBlack1853Scarce

Bombay Presidency1 office

Handstruck stamp of India — Poona HG 12A handstamp2PoonaBombayBlack1845–1848Rare

Madras Presidency1 office

Handstruck stamp of India — Pondicherry HG 12a handstamp1PondicherryMadrasBlack1850–1852Common
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