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Hand Struck Stamps

Handstamp designation

HG 2a

The HG 2a handstamp is recorded in 11 pre-1854 post offices of India. Each office struck its own HG 2a mark — compare them below by presidency, colour and recorded dates. Designations follow the Giles catalogue numbering.

Bengal Presidency1 office

Moorshedabad HG 2a handstamp2MoorshedabadBengalBlack1815–18192 examples recorded

North Western Provinces5 offices

Bhopal HG 2A handstamp1BhopalN.W. ProvincesBlack1852ScarceFuttyghur HG 2a handstampFuttyghurN.W. ProvincesRed1854Futtypore HG 2A handstamp1FuttyporeN.W. ProvincesRed18481 example recordedKotah HG 2A handstampKotahN.W. ProvincesMagenta1851Mundissore HG 2a handstampMundissoreN.W. ProvincesRed1855Scarce

Bombay Presidency2 offices

Mahableshwar HG 2a handstamp1MahableshwarBombayRed1849ScarceMallegaum HG 2a handstamp3MallegaumBombayRed1839–1843Scarce

Madras Presidency3 offices

Camp HG 2A handstamp2CampMadrasBlackScarceTranquebar HG 2A handstamp1TranquebarMadras18111 example recordedTrivandrum HG 2a handstampTrivandrumMadrasBlue1839Common
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HG 2a Giles Handstamp of India — 11 Pre-1854 Post Offices Compared · Hand Struck Stamps