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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

Calcutta HG 20 handstamp3CalcuttaBengalBlack1830–1835Rare

North Western Provinces1 office

Agra HG 20 handstamp1AgraN.W. ProvincesRed1855Scarce

Bombay Presidency1 office

Bombay HG 20 handstamp11BombayBombayBlack1839–1854Common

Madras Presidency1 office

Madras HG 20 handstamp7MadrasMadrasBlack1838–1856Common
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