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Hand Struck Stamps

Handstamp designation

HG 19

The HG 19 handstamp is recorded in 4 pre-1854 post offices of India. Each office struck its own HG 19 mark — compare them below by presidency, colour and recorded dates. Designations follow the Giles catalogue numbering.

Bengal Presidency1 office

Handstruck stamp of India — Calcutta HG 19 handstamp2CalcuttaBengalBlack18342 examples recorded

North Western Provinces1 office

Handstruck stamp of India — Agra HG 19 handstamp1AgraN.W. ProvincesRed18501 example recorded

Bombay Presidency1 office

Handstruck stamp of India — Bombay HG 19 handstamp10BombayBombayRed1837–1840Common

Madras Presidency1 office

Handstruck stamp of India — Madras HG 19 handstamp22MadrasMadrasRed1837–1854Very common
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