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Hand Struck Stamps

Handstamp designation

HG 5A

The HG 5A handstamp is recorded in 4 pre-1854 post offices of India. Each office struck its own HG 5A mark — compare them below by presidency, colour and recorded dates. Designations follow the Giles catalogue numbering.

North Western Provinces3 offices

Handstruck stamp of India — Lucknow HG 5a handstampLucknowN.W. ProvincesRed1841CommonHandstruck stamp of India — Muttra HG 5a handstamp2MuttraN.W. ProvincesRed1843–1847CommonHandstruck stamp of India — Saharunpore HG 5a handstampSaharunporeN.W. ProvincesBlack1851Scarce

Madras Presidency1 office

Handstruck stamp of India — Masulipatam HG 5A handstamp1MasulipatamMadras18251 example recorded
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