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Hand Struck Stamps

Handstamp designation

HG 22

The HG 22 handstamp is recorded in 3 pre-1854 post offices of India. Each office struck its own HG 22 mark — compare them below by presidency, colour and recorded dates. Designations follow the Giles catalogue numbering.

Bengal Presidency1 office

Calcutta HG 22 handstamp13CalcuttaBengalBlack1837–1854Very common

Bombay Presidency1 office

Bombay HG 22 handstamp10BombayBombayBlack1841–1854Common

Madras Presidency1 office

Madras HG 22 handstamp11MadrasMadrasRed1837–1854Very common
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HG 22 Giles Handstamp of India — 3 Pre-1854 Post Offices Compared · Hand Struck Stamps