Handstamp designation

HG 13a

Name: Hand Struck Stamps of India
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The HG 13a handstamp is recorded in 3 pre-1854 post offices of India. Each office struck its own HG 13a mark — compare them below by presidency, colour and recorded dates. Designations follow the Giles catalogue numbering.

Bengal Presidency1 office

1CalcuttaBengalRed1825Common

North Western Provinces1 office

1CawnporeN.W. ProvincesBlack1849Scarce

Madras Presidency1 office

1TrichinopolyMadrasRed1848–1852Common

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