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Hand Struck Stamps

Handstamp designation

HG 20

The HG 20 handstamp is recorded in 4 pre-1854 post offices of India. Each office struck its own HG 20 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 20 handstamp3CalcuttaBengalBlack1830–1835Rare

North Western Provinces1 office

Handstruck stamp of India — Agra HG 20 handstamp1AgraN.W. ProvincesRed1855Scarce

Bombay Presidency1 office

Handstruck stamp of India — Bombay HG 20 handstamp16BombayBombayBlack1839–1854Common

Madras Presidency1 office

Handstruck stamp of India — Madras HG 20 handstamp10MadrasMadrasBlack1838–1856Very common
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HG 20 Handstamp — 4 Pre-1854 India Post Offices