Handstamp designation

SD21

Name: Hand Struck Stamps of India
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The SD21 handstamp is recorded in 2 pre-1854 post offices of India. Each office struck its own SD21 mark — compare them below by presidency, colour and recorded dates. Designations follow the Giles catalogue numbering.

Bengal Presidency1 office

Handstruck stamp of India — Calcutta SD21 handstamp

13CalcuttaBengalRed1847–1854Very common

Madras Presidency1 office

Handstruck stamp of India — Madras SD21 handstamp

5MadrasMadrasRed1845–1855Very common

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