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Hand Struck Stamps

Handstamp designation

HG 1b

The HG 1b handstamp is recorded in 6 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

Handstruck stamp of India — Buxar HG 1B handstamp1BuxarBengalRed1825Rare

North Western Provinces1 office

Handstruck stamp of India — Allahabad HG 1b handstamp1AllahabadN.W. ProvincesBlack1 example recorded

Bombay Presidency2 offices

Handstruck stamp of India — Bombay HG 1B handstamp2BombayBombayBlack1800–18012 examples recordedHandstruck stamp of India — Sittara HG 1b handstamp1SittaraBombayRed1855–1858Scarce

Madras Presidency2 offices

Handstruck stamp of India — Cochin HG 1B handstamp2CochinMadrasRed1831RareHandstruck stamp of India — Trichinopoly HG 1B handstamp1TrichinopolyMadrasBlack17991 example recorded
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