Handstamp designation

HG 12a

Name: Hand Struck Stamps of India
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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

2LucknowN.W. ProvincesBlack1853Scarce

Bombay Presidency1 office

2PoonaBombayBlack1845Rare

Madras Presidency1 office

1PondicherryMadrasBlack1850–1852Common

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