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Hand Struck Stamps

Handstamp designation

HG 4A

The HG 4A handstamp is recorded in 8 pre-1854 post offices of India. Each office struck its own HG 4A mark — compare them below by presidency, colour and recorded dates. Designations follow the Giles catalogue numbering.

Bengal Presidency1 office

Bauleah HG 4a handstamp1BauleahBengalBlack1853Common

North Western Provinces5 offices

Agra HG 4A handstamp1AgraN.W. ProvincesRed18371 example recordedAllahabad HG 4a handstamp1AllahabadN.W. ProvincesBlack1844CommonCawnpore HG 4a handstamp1CawnporeN.W. ProvincesBlack1825–1833CommonIndore HG 4A handstamp2IndoreN.W. ProvincesRed1843–1844RareLandour HG 4A handstamp1LandourN.W. ProvincesRed18441 example recorded

Punjab1 office

Kussowlee HG 4A handstamp1KussowleePunjabRed1844–1849Common

Bombay Presidency1 office

Belgaum HG 4A handstamp1BelgaumBombayRed1838Scarce
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HG 4A Giles Handstamp of India — 8 Pre-1854 Post Offices Compared · Hand Struck Stamps