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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Cancelled vs. Uncancelled stamps | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: I was able to get the Stanley Gibons catalogue. We have been cataloguing our collection, and have ... A: Glad to hear again from you.Looks you have spent a lot of time cataloging and pricing the stamps. It ... | |
| 1965 6 cent misprint | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I have several 1965 6 cent Pilgrim Landing or Plymouth Rock stamps that I was told are misprints ... A: Nice to know that you have many stamps, issued in 1970, of the Pilgrim's landing. It would have been ... | |
| Old stamps starting from 1947 | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: My dad has been collecting stamps since 1947 and have sets (ex. Gandhi stamps of 1947) both in ... A: Glad to know that you have a collection of stamps.Is it a complete collection? What is the ... | |
| How to manage FDCs | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I have started collecting the FDCs from 2009 onwards. Can you please guide me how to keep them. I ... A: Glad to know that you have started collecting FDCs. There may not be very many albums for this items ... | |
| looking for help | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I've inhereted a lot of stamps say about a lakh or ,seperated them kept them in plastic packets .got ... A: From the description of the covers you have mentioned, these seems to common covers and it may not ... | |
| 1st day of issue stamp 11/24/1970 | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: We have a whole sheet of stamps with Richard Nixon and the National Commander of the DAV signature ... A: Glad to know that you are having some stamps and FDCs of 1970s. These are more than 50 years old but ... | |
| 15 cent postmarked Oliver Wendell Holmes stamp | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: Is their any value of this postmarked stamp? What is the value, want to sell. Thank You in advance ... A: It would have been better if you had attached a picture of the stamp. Perhaps you are mentioning ... | |
| rare baseball stamps | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: My dad has some baseball stamps there all in color theres a lot of Babe Ruth and the whole team how ... A: Sorry for the delay but I am just out of town and will be back to my home place on 3 Mar. I am just ... | |
| India 1 Rupee Brick Red Stamp | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I have found in an old stamp album a 1 Rupee Brick Red Queen Victoria Stamp approx 2 1/4" long x ... A: Probably you are talking about a special adhesive issue. Though it is more than a century old still ... | |
| Information on U.S. Postage Due Stamps | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a full sheet of 13 cent J103 and 11 cent J102 postage due stamps that my Dad had collected in ... A: Nice to know that you have two sheets of the US Due stamps. Though I am not an expert on the value ... | |
| 1978 India stamp with Tagora painting | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a large, beautiful INDIA stamp with a painting on it. It is Head of a Woman by Rabindranath ... A: Nice to know that you have a India 1oo stamp of 1978 with Tagore's painting. It is rally a ... | |
| unknown stamp | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: Could you please help me to identify this stamp? A: I don't know from where did you get this item. This doesn't look to be a postage stamps, not surely ... | |
| first day covers w/22k gold replica stamps | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a postal commemorative society album w/ 2 years of first day covers w/22k golden replicas, ... A: As I said that these golden replicas are for personal liking and fancy, then ones purchasing cost ... | |
| first day covers w/22k gold replica stamps | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a postal commemorative society album w/ 2 years of first day covers w/22k golden replicas, ... A: Nice to know that you have 71 'golden replica covers' of 1984-86. These beautiful covers are ... | |
| Re: 1961 Nursing Stamp. | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 x Nursing Stamps. What I would like to know, if you could please help me, is that one of ... A: Perhaps you are referring to US 4c issue of 1961. Color shift or any printing variety in a stamp is ... | |
| ton of ancient stamps | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited a ton of old 1800 stamps from all over the world. Some in excellent condition to ... A: Nice to know that you have a ton of stamps. Some may be real good and worth. All the old stamps are ... | |
| autographed first day cover? | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I was reading a ? and I have a similar one. Mine has no address but is signed by two generals one ... A: Nice to know that you have some autographed covers. Now a days, first day covers are not much in ... | |
| stamps | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: we have a 1958 world regenx stamp album with a lot of stamps, would like to sell. A: Glad to know that you have a lot of stamps in an album, some of which may be common and some may be ... | |
| selling my collection | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I have around 500 stamps collection that includes Indian,Australian,England,Newzeland,UAE,American ... A: Glad to know that you have an accumulation of stamps. May be some comes out to be scarce but I may ... | |
| John Paul Jones | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a JPJ stamp that was part of a full sheet that all were offset on the printing such as the ... A: Perhaps you are referring to JPJ 15c stamp which indeed was issued in different perfs of 12x12, ... | |
| this stamp | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: ive got a bunch of stamps from over the world,but this one stamp has got me curiouse to its age and ... A: Nice to know that you have many stamps from all over the world. Having any quantity of stamps from ... | |
| misprints | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: are misprints or miscuts worth anything i have quite a few? A: Yes. Surely. Any genuine error of printing is worth more than the normal stamp.You may show your ... | |
| 1950 3 cent washington sesquicentennial plate block | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: what is the present value of this plate block? A: Nice to know that you are having the plate block of stamps. Generally cost of any stamp depends upon ... | |
| stamps | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: i am a.a new collector of indian postage stamps i want year packs of 2001 ,2,3,5, tried private ... A: I believe price of recent India stamps particularly MS is being quoted sometime more than what it ... | |
| Expertizing Indian Stamps | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: Are there any guidelines/ books are available on expertizing Indian (pre-independence) stamps? Any ... A: I was just trying to find out addresses of the probable stockists of philatelic book so the delay in ... | |
| Expertizing Indian Stamps | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Are there any guidelines/ books are available on expertizing Indian (pre-independence) stamps? Any ... A: There are no recognized and organized authority in India for expertizing of pre-independence stamps. ... | |
| Savings Stamps | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a booklet full of 10cent savings stamps worth $18.75. The booklet states if taken to the bank ... A: Glad that you have 10c savings stamps in a booklet. Though I am not an expert in this field but I ... | |
| newb | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: i have some stamps that appear old and forgien what shoud i look for value and just what r they A: Glad to know that you are having stamps, some old. I may point out out that value of a stamp doesn't ... | |
| Follow up... | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have more than 3000 common and rare stamps plus around 200 first day covers and post cards. I have ... A: As per current laws, all articles more than 100 years old should be registered. It is well known ... | |
| Registration as Indian Philatelist | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I have more than 3000 common and rare stamps plus around 200 first day covers and post cards. I have ... A: Glad to know that you have a good accumulation of stamps, FDCs and coins.I may point out out that to ... | |
| Trains of the World album | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: My son passed away and left a stamp album from the Franklin Mint called "Trains of the World" stamp ... A: Glad to know that you have a beautiful album of: Franklin Mint, Trains of the World. Though I am not ... | |
| stamps | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I used to collect stamps 35 years back and have collection of around 500 stamps accross the world. ... A: Glad to know that you have been able to locate your old treasure of stamps. May be some are scarce ... | |
| value of stamp collection | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a two volume book set of 42 miniature sheets, mint, Norman Rockwell. Sepco 1982 is printed ... A: Am sorry that I too can't say anything about what you have described. May be I can add something if ... | |
| RARE STAMP ? -WHAT VALUE? | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: There is a one anna Indian stamp of Budhha (or Bodhisatta) perhaps first issued in 1949 which was a ... A: India One anna Boddhisttva stamp of both varieties is very common and is available in plenty. so not ... | |
| Swaping & Trading | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I'd like to trade and swap Indian Philatelic MINT stamps, If anyboby Interested mail me;-),,, A: Glad to have your mail and the offer. Yes, it is possible. I know a collector + part time dealer who ... | |
| Watermarks | 11/8/2009 |
| 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 price | 11/5/2009 |
| 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 Album | 10/22/2009 |
| 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 GB | 10/5/2009 |
| 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 advice | 10/1/2009 |
| 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 Pondicherry | 9/17/2009 |
| 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 eastern | 9/15/2009 |
| 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 stamps | 9/15/2009 |
| 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 stamps | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: A: Frankly, it is very difficult to value a stamp unless a picture or standard catalog reference is ... | |
| 1988 philatelic Olympic stamps | 8/15/2009 |
| 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 Stamp | 8/13/2009 |
| 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 picture | 8/1/2009 |
| 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 collection | 8/1/2009 |
| 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 collection | 7/31/2009 |
| 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 1987 | 7/30/2009 |
| 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 stamp | 7/27/2009 |
| 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 Market | 7/15/2009 |
| 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 Market | 7/14/2009 |
| 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 Grossman | 7/10/2009 |
| 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 Album | 7/7/2009 |
| 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 Stamps | 7/5/2009 |
| 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 collection | 6/16/2009 |
| 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 1/4A | 6/15/2009 |
| 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 Cards | 6/14/2009 |
| 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 Washington | 4/21/2009 |
| 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 stamps | 4/16/2009 |
| 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 Error | 3/23/2009 |
| 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 Error | 3/23/2009 |
| 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 stamp | 2/10/2009 |
| 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 collection | 1/22/2009 |
| 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 stamp | 1/15/2009 |
| 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 #594 | 1/14/2009 |
| 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 Issue | 12/7/2008 |
| 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 values | 11/28/2008 |
| 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 Misprint | 11/23/2008 |
| 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 stamps | 11/14/2008 |
| 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 india | 11/6/2008 |
| 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 india | 11/5/2008 |
| 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 Cancellations | 10/22/2008 |
| 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 1947-1971 | 10/19/2008 |
| 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 Stamp | 10/18/2008 |
| 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 Stamp | 10/17/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| stamps | 10/8/2008 |
| 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 Condition | 9/20/2008 |
| 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 stamps | 8/19/2008 |
| 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 roll | 8/13/2008 |
| 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 roll | 8/12/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| stamps | 7/17/2008 |
| 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 envelope | 6/26/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
Stamps (Philately)
Answers by Expert:
BK
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
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
Experience
a Philatelist for 25 years
Education/Credentials
Engineering Graduate
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