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Hand Struck Stamps

Handstamp designation

HG 1B

The HG 1B handstamp is recorded in 7 pre-1854 post offices of India. Each office struck its own HG 1B mark — compare them below by presidency, colour and recorded dates. Designations follow the Giles catalogue numbering.

Bengal Presidency1 office

Buxar HG 1B handstamp1BuxarBengalRed1825Rare

North Western Provinces1 office

Allahabad HG 1b handstamp1AllahabadN.W. ProvincesBlack1 example recorded

Bombay Presidency2 offices

Bombay HG 1B handstamp2BombayBombayBlack1800–18012 examples recordedSittara HG 1b handstamp1SittaraBombayRed1855–1858Scarce

Madras Presidency3 offices

Alleppy HG 1B handstamp2AlleppyMadrasRed1835ScarceCochin HG 1B handstamp2CochinMadrasRed1831RareTrichinopoly HG 1B handstamp1TrichinopolyMadrasBlack17991 example recorded
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HG 1B Giles Handstamp of India — 7 Pre-1854 Post Offices Compared · Hand Struck Stamps