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Hand Struck Stamps

Handstamp designation

HG 18

The HG 18 handstamp is recorded in 6 pre-1854 post offices of India. Each office struck its own HG 18 mark — compare them below by presidency, colour and recorded dates. Designations follow the Giles catalogue numbering.

Bengal Presidency1 office

Calcutta HG 18 handstampCalcuttaBengalBlack1836Very scarce

North Western Provinces2 offices

Agra HG 18 handstamp1AgraN.W. ProvincesBlack1853CommonBenares HG 18 handstampBenaresN.W. ProvincesBlack1851–1854Common

Bombay Presidency1 office

Bombay HG 18 handstamp5BombayBombayRed1838–1856Very common

Madras Presidency2 offices

Bangalore HG 18 handstamp7BangaloreMadrasRed1855–1857CommonMadras HG 18 handstamp3MadrasMadrasBlack1833–1837Very common
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HG 18 Giles Handstamp of India — 6 Pre-1854 Post Offices Compared · Hand Struck Stamps