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Hand Struck Stamps

Handstamp designation

HG 16

The HG 16 handstamp is recorded in 10 pre-1854 post offices of India. Each office struck its own HG 16 mark — compare them below by presidency, colour and recorded dates. Designations follow the Giles catalogue numbering.

Bengal Presidency2 offices

Calcutta HG 16 handstamp3CalcuttaBengalBlack1818–1837Very commonPatna HG 16 handstamp1PatnaBengalRed1847–1849Common

North Western Provinces4 offices

Agra HG 16 handstampAgraN.W. ProvincesBlack1853CommonBenares HG 16 handstamp2BenaresN.W. ProvincesBlack1845–1851CommonCawnpore HG 16 handstamp1CawnporeN.W. ProvincesRed1852CommonDelhi HG 16 handstampDelhiN.W. ProvincesRed1853Common

Bombay Presidency1 office

Bombay HG 16 handstamp1BombayBombayRed1836Scarce

Madras Presidency3 offices

Bangalore HG 16 handstamp1BangaloreMadrasBlue1848–1861CommonMadras HG 16 handstamp6MadrasMadrasRed1824–1837Very commonTrichinopoly HG 16 handstamp3TrichinopolyMadrasBlack1848–1857Common
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HG 16 Giles Handstamp of India — 10 Pre-1854 Post Offices Compared · Hand Struck Stamps