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Hand Struck Stamps

Handstamp designation

HG 17

The HG 17 handstamp is recorded in 8 pre-1854 post offices of India. Each office struck its own HG 17 mark — compare them below by presidency, colour and recorded dates. Designations follow the Giles catalogue numbering.

Bengal Presidency1 office

Calcutta HG 17 handstamp13CalcuttaBengalBlack1833–1837Scarce

North Western Provinces4 offices

Agra HG 17 handstamp1AgraN.W. ProvincesRed1851–1853CommonBenares HG 17 handstamp2BenaresN.W. ProvincesRed1854CommonCawnpore HG 17 handstampCawnporeN.W. ProvincesBlack1858CommonDelhi HG 17 handstamp1DelhiN.W. ProvincesRed1849Common

Bombay Presidency1 office

Bombay HG 17 handstamp1BombayBombayBlack1836Scarce

Madras Presidency2 offices

Bangalore HG 17 handstamp8BangaloreMadrasBlue1851–1861CommonMadras HG 17 handstamp5MadrasMadrasRed1833–1837Common
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