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Modern Indian philately and some earswhile States. I know, I don't know all but can get satisfactory answers to any field of Indian philately

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In Category  Stamps (Philately)

SubjectDate Asked

Watermarks11/8/2009
  Q: Have you a copy of Watermarks on India QV stamps, watermarks are not shown in SG Catalogue i have. ...
  A: I am just out of my permanent location and don't have any literature readily with me so can't ...
Approximate price11/5/2009
  Q: I have a good collection of Indian(MINT) stamps from 1947 till 2008 all mounted.What can be the ...
  A: Nice to know that you are have India stamps from 1947 till 2008. Alas! All mounted. I will suggest ...
Regent World Stamp Album10/22/2009
  Q: I have an album that was given to me in 1959. I put some (200 at most) stamps in it as a child. ...
  A: First of all I apologize for the delay in replying as I am still out of station. I am glad that you ...
The Chameleons of India and GB10/5/2009
  Q: All these stamps are catalogued as Green or shades of. So what happened?
  A: Perhaps you are correct to say,'Chameleons'. Catalogues do say, Green into Yellow green, Slate ...
requirement of genuine advice10/1/2009
  Q: I do possess a fascinating collection of stamps by inheritance and pen-pals exchanges earlier. I ...
  A: In addition to Mr Manik Jain ( probably his phone is 22288549)about whom you asked, I was just ...
Cancel strike and Pondicherry9/17/2009
  Q: Attached is 1949 Bodhisattva 1a, cancellation is "Foreign eve" any ideas what that may be? Why is ...
  A: Sorry for the delay. Postmark on Bodhisattva 1 Anna 1949 series is Calcutta RMS, Foreign ...
Strange stumper, old stamp possibly middle eastern9/15/2009
  Q: I was rummaging through a barrel of used stamps the other day that was bought at a garage sale and ...
  A: Any stamp is worth something. Depends on the buyer needs.The Nepal imperf pair used is good and cost ...
Old stamps9/15/2009
  Q: I was rummaging through a barrel of used stamps the other day that was bought at a garage sale and ...
  A: There seems to some duplication, I am copying the Q/A as below. Hope I am not mixing ...
old stamps9/8/2009
  Q:
  A: Frankly, it is very difficult to value a stamp unless a picture or standard catalog reference is ...
1988 philatelic Olympic stamps8/15/2009
  Q: What is the value of the 1988 olympic stamps? They are a colection of all the countries.
  A: Glad to know that you have Olympic 1988 stamps of all the countries. Are you sure you have all? ...
Hanford Heirlooms British Trains Stamp8/13/2009
  Q: Looking for value of a Hanford Heirlooms stamp - British Trains series - Cornish Riviera - 1989 ...
  A: Nice to know that you are holding a Train stamp. Perhaps you are talking about 34p stamp of 1985, ...
african woman headshot picture8/1/2009
  Q: how rare is aafrique equatoriale francaise rf,25f picture of an african woman wearing a tight ...
  A: Though I am not good in French/Colonies stamps, perhaps you are talking about a stamp of 1946 series ...
Large world wide collection8/1/2009
  Q: About 3 years ago I received a large stamp collection from my father. The collection has exactly ...
  A: I remember to have written to you earlier, don't know if you had received my reply. I am reproducing ...
Large world wide collection7/31/2009
  Q: About 3 years ago I received a large stamp collection from my father. The collection has exactly ...
  A: Nice to know that you have a lot of stamps.Some may be worth keeping others may not be. But the ...
Elvis Presley 3 cent stamp 19877/30/2009
  Q: My mom perviously worked for a stamp company and she saved a Elvis Presley 1987 10th anniversary ...
  A: Glad to know that you are saving A&B 1987 Elvis stamp. The stamp is still available in plenty with ...
Old? Indian stamp7/27/2009
  Q: I recently dug out my old stamp collection, and started wondering about a stamp i received as a gift ...
  A: Glad to know that you are having some old stamps. The QV stamp is probably of 1869 series for ...
Current Market7/15/2009
  Q: I have a collection of GB stamps, mostly Victorian/Ed7th., plus some South Africa and Falkland ...
  A: I guess that there is not much demand for routine materials but the real scarce items are always and ...
Current Market7/14/2009
  Q: I have a collection of GB stamps, mostly Victorian/Ed7th., plus some South Africa and Falkland ...
  A: Nice to know that you have a accumulation of GB and other countries stamps. Who knows there may be ...
Wamt to purchase Regent World Stamp Album by Grossman7/10/2009
  Q: My Regent World Stamp Album by Grossman was damaged. I am looking to purchase a replacement Regent ...
  A: Sad to know that your Regent World Stamp Album by Grossman is damaged which probably is not now ...
Defense Stamp Album7/7/2009
  Q: My mother when she was young saved 10cent stamps and put them in the book.The book holds enough for ...
  A: Nice to know that your Mother collected some stamps but the fact is that not all old stamps have a ...
Old Stamps7/5/2009
  Q: My grandfather left me his stamp collection when he died years ago. There are stamps from all over ...
  A: Every stamp has some value, depends on its condition and scarcity. Old stamps not necessarily have ...
evaluation of stamps collection6/16/2009
  Q: My father was an avid stamp collector in his youth. he recently passed away and I know nothing about ...
  A: Nice to know that your father has left about 1000 stamps for you.I was trying to find out some ...
Unused Jaipur Chariot 1/4A6/15/2009
  Q: I have an unused Jaipur Chariot stamp. I believe it's a misprint. Can you advise if the stamp is ...
  A: Majority of the stamps of Jaipur had a picture of Chariot, issued till about 1928 and value varies ...
Value of century old Post Cards6/14/2009
  Q: My Father has been a Stamp Collector for the past 85 years- he is still active at 95, none of the ...
  A: Nice to know that your Father at 95 is enjoying his hobby of stamps collection. And from the details ...
Ten cent George Washington4/21/2009
  Q: I have a stamp that looks identical to the original ten cent George Washington Stamp, but it is red ...
  A: I sincerely apologise for the delay in reply. I was just out of town for some days so is the delay. ...
russian stamps4/16/2009
  Q: ...I have an old stamp collection and saw one that was located in Far Esatern Republic..the second ...
  A: My sincerely apologies for the delay in reply. I was out of town for sometime so is the delay. In my ...
Inverted Forever Stamp Error3/23/2009
  Q: i just shipped about 1000 envelopes using the 20/sheet forever stamps and i just came across a 20 ...
  A: It surely looks very nice and somewhat unique. You may show it to a local philatelist or dealer who ...
Inverted Forever Stamp Error3/23/2009
  Q: i just shipped about 1000 envelopes using the 20/sheet forever stamps and i just came across a 20 ...
  A: Perhaps you are mentioning about 42c Liberty Bell First Class Forever stamp. The way you have ...
cost of stamp2/10/2009
  Q: I have a stamp of Nagaland when it was not under indian rule. its unmounted and in good condition. ...
  A: Not much. Hard to guess exact price, someone may pay a few cents or may be a little more. But please ...
complete collection1/22/2009
  Q: We have an album, The American Heritage Collection of Epic Events in American History, which we want ...
  A: Album of covers you are mentioning is primarily for individual fancy and collection and I am afraid ...
regarding an Indian stamp1/15/2009
  Q: I have a old Postage Indian stamp with a value saying as 1A. I presume that 1A stands for 1 anna ...
  A: It is one of the set 18 of stamps on 5 Year Paln in 1955.Not of much value as plenty are ...
Scott #5941/14/2009
  Q: A response I read recently given to another person regarding a #594 stated: "at least one pair of ...
  A: While I admit that I am not much knowledgeable about US issues but #594 or #596 is interest to ...
1893 Columbian Issue12/7/2008
  Q: Landing of Columbus written on bottom. United States of America written on top. The color appears ...
  A: You didn't mention the value of the stamp nor whether it is used or mint. Market price is dependant ...
U. S. Airmail stamp values11/28/2008
  Q: I have the Transport Airmail series stamps of the 30s in mint sheets (excellent condition): 6c, 8c, ...
  A: Perhaps you are referring to Air issue of 1941- 44.Nice to know that you are keeping sheets in ...
Sheet Misprint11/23/2008
  Q: Is there any value to a full sheet of Architecture USA 20 cent misprinted? The only thing is that ...
  A: Are you talking about 20c issue of 1980? What is the misprint and to how much extent which may ...
elvis stamps11/14/2008
  Q: how much is a sheet of the stamps unused' the first stamps made after elvis' death . issued in the ...
  A: Please specify the country of issue and denomination as there are many issues on the famous ...
buying stamps in india11/6/2008
  Q: i want to buy stamps in lots, can u pls tell me from where can i get stamps for sale in lots of ...
  A: I am not aware of any dealer in Goa or Pune or Nashik. May be during your next visit to Mumbai you ...
buying stamps in india11/5/2008
  Q: i want to buy stamps in lots, can u pls tell me from where can i get stamps for sale in lots of ...
  A: Definitives or commemoraives? There are many dealers in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur and in many ...
Indian Cancellations10/22/2008
  Q: I am searching for stamps and other philatelic materials on the theme of the Lotus Temple in New ...
  A: Good to know that you are specialising in 'real-micro-philately', Lotus Temple in Delhi. It seems ...
Indian stamps 1947-197110/19/2008
  Q: I lived in India as a kid and me and my father collected stamps. We now have the complete ...
  A: Nice to know that once you were in India and collected Indian stamps.Reason for discontinuing???? ...
Benjamin Franklin 1 Cent Stamp10/18/2008
  Q: I Have 2 Benjamin Franklin 1 Cent Stamps I Looked It Up It Was In One Of The Most Valuable Stamps ...
  A: I must tell frankly that many stamps 100 - 150 years old are not really worth their age perhaps ...
Benjamin Franklin 1 Cent Stamp10/17/2008
  Q: I Have 2 Benjamin Franklin 1 Cent Stamps I Looked It Up It Was In One Of The Most Valuable Stamps ...
  A: You may like to send a picture of the stamp you have and then may be I can help you in its market ...
stamps10/8/2008
  Q: I have some interesting stamps given to my husband by his great grandfather. They are very unusual, ...
  A: Who knows you are sitting on a treasure trove. But do remember that all the old stamps aren't worth ...
Entire Book in Prime Condition9/20/2008
  Q: What is the value of The Royal Wedding Philatelic Pictures with stamps from all countries?
  A: It is difficult to suggest a fixed price for The Royal Wedding Collection, for that matter for any ...
Seperating stamps8/19/2008
  Q: I prefer stamps as individuals, so is it ok to seperate stamps (not setenant) from a booklet pane or ...
  A: No, No. Stamps should be kept or mounted in their issued format. Normally stamps from a booklet, MS ...
US 4cent Lincoln Mis perforated pair from roll8/13/2008
  Q: I have a pair of 4 cent Lincoln stamps with the perforations running vertically through Pres ...
  A: There is similar mis-perf stamp on EBay # 290252004303, as on the attched picture. It is presently ...
US 4cent Lincoln Mis perforated pair from roll8/12/2008
  Q: I have a pair of 4 cent Lincoln stamps with the perforations running vertically through Pres ...
  A: Though I am not much knowledgeable on US philately and you haven't specified the period when your ...
stamps7/17/2008
  Q: I have 3 Federal use tax on motor vehicles stamps with liberity bell on stamp the first is green ...
  A: Such stamps are common Motor Vehicle Use revenue stamps and don't command much market price, may be ...
orange envelope6/26/2008
  Q: how mant stamps go on the flat orange business envelopes?
  A: In India, currently we have an 'envelope' with 'Gandhi' portrait and another with IT related Stamp. ...

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