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| Subject | Date Asked |
| indian paper currency | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: I have newly developed this hobby.Sir I want to know regarding Indian paper currency and coins ... A: Well I am not a collector of Paper Currency and Coins of India. I am interested in Philately only. I ... | |
| stamp dealer | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: respected sir,i have a fairly large stamp collection which i want to get valued and sell.i would be ... A: I suggest you to Contact any stamp dealer for who can give you information about valuation of ... | |
| 2011 Exhibition in Delhi.. Gandhi Stamp | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: Namaste Prashantji, During my visit at Ahmadabad Aug,2010. I had sent Bank draft for the ... A: You should write a letter/email to the concerned authority to whom you sent Draft and send all ... | |
| MINT STAMPS | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: im collecting mint stamps & miniature sheets for last few years. Now i have a huge collection & want ... A: For storage of mint stamps you should use stock books and for Miniature Sheets you may use acid free ... | |
| Rajpipla Stamps | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: could you please suggest me some dealer in Baroda who deals in pricely states stamps. Thanking you, ... A: Roy, Thanks for contacting me for your query. Here in Baroda there is no any dealer who deal in ... | |
| stamps | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: why is a block of 4 stamps costlier than 4 separate stamps ? also are stamps from edge of a sheet ... A: Arun, Thanks for query. Block of 4 is expensive then single stamp because normally single stamps are ... | |
| contact enquiry | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: When I met M Arif Balgamwala at the London International Stamp Festival last year, he gave me his ... A: I am sorry for the delayed reply. Last I met him at New Delhi during Indipex Exhibition but I could ... | |
| Indian fdc catalog | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: Sir, Which catalog can I refer for FDCs of India until recent issues? I have the Phila Guide Book ... A: Venkataraman, Thanks for contacting me for your query. Unfortunately there is no other catalogue on ... | |
| Indian Stamp collection | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: Sir I am collecting Indian stamps from 1945-2011 getting stamps from Mumbai/surat/Manglore GPO.I ... A: Shenoy, Thanks for contacting me for your query. I suggest you to inquire at Mumbai philatelic ... | |
| Valuation | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a huge collection and would like to know where can i get the valuation done for the same. ... A: I can't help you for valuation of your collection. I suggest you to contact any stamp dealer who can ... | |
| Victoria Litho stamps | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: Where can I get good authentic Victoria 1854/1866 Litho stamps? Should I buy from ebay? Is there any ... A: I am sorry for mistake in typing the URL of website. As regards pricing, I am not a dealer or ... | |
| Victoria Litho stamps | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: Where can I get good authentic Victoria 1854/1866 Litho stamps? Should I buy from ebay? Is there any ... A: If you prefer to buy from ebay you need to check it's genuineness. I suggest you to contact any ... | |
| STATUS OF CTOs IN EXHIBITION | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: I come to know that CTOs are not allowed in the exhibitions for display. In case of cancelled stamps ... A: Purushothaman, Thanks for contacting me for your query. As regards CTOs, they are not allowed in the ... | |
| Info on Collection | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: Pandya, I have a stamp collection for which I am highly interested in knowing the following things: ... A: There are couple of philatelic organisations in Delhi. Please visit ... | |
| green indian stamp | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: please could you tell me how much is it worth 1a green indian stamp A: Also please note that I can not help you for the valuation of the stamp. However if you send me scan ... | |
| portuguse india stamp | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: Any idea abt which state is Funchal and Multa? attached is the scan A: I am sorry I don't have much information about these stamps but Funchal and Multa are not Indian ... | |
| Stamp collector's Forum / Groups | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I have been randomnly collecting Stamps, majority Indian Stamps & some of British Indian. Would ... A: I suggest you to become a member of any philatelic organisation (visit www.vadophil.org , ... | |
| buying stamps | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: i have been collecting stmaps since childhood, and i am 22 now. is it a good practise to go to post ... A: I am happy to learn that you are collecting stamps since childhood and still you have maintained ... | |
| about fdc | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: Sir, will you please help me about the status private fdc's. as Indian postal department is issuing ... A: You are right, Miniature Sheet's can't be pasted on the first day covers issued by India Post. You ... | |
| Indian cinderellas | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: Are you aware of any transportation company in India which ever issued its own stamps to carry ... A: I am happy to learn that the information provided to you were useful to you.I meant that some ... | |
| Indian cinderellas | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: Are you aware of any transportation company in India which ever issued its own stamps to carry ... A: No any private company was/is authorised to issue private stamps for postal use in India. Perfin ... | |
| Mr.Mukhi-a stamp dealer-an old hand in philately | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: Firstly,kudos on the wonderful site & your role as a philately samaritan for folks like me! I was ... A: Mukhi. The firm name is M. M. Mukhi and Sons but I am not sure whether they still deal in stamps. I ... | |
| national saving certificate | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: i want to know about 7-year national saving certificate bank series first issue/second issue/third ... A: Once again thanks for your query. I have not come across any NSC issued by any Bank. As per my ... | |
| India Service Stamps | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: What are they ( i.e. their history, etc and are they valuable? A: Below given is info. about India Service Stamps. Service stamps are the stamps used for official ... | |
| soruth-junagadh state & zamindari dawk | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: i am collector of this princely state with reference to postal histor and revenue system i am ... A: I suggest you to contact Mr. Manik Jain, Philatelia, Kolkata or Mr. Madhukar Jhingan, Stamps of ... | |
| Baroda stamp | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: Is the stamp shown in image a real one or fake. Thanking you A: I am sorry to inform you that in there was not postal system managed by State of Baroda either in ... | |
| how much is LARGE stamp collection worth? | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I was approached to purchase a large stamp collection.. could you tell me what questions I should ... A: First of all I am not much aware about American Stamps and I can not help you for valuation of ... | |
| bombay province stamp | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: respected sir my name is sajid khan from belgaum ,karnataka humbly and respectfully submit that i ... A: During the British Rule in 1937 the Bombay Presidency became a Bombay Province of British India and ... | |
| sell a stamp | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: i want to know about valuable stamps of india with there price at current time and where to sell ... A: I suggest you to refer Phila India Catalogue published by Mr. Manik Jain, M/s Philatelia, One Moti ... | |
| miniature sheets | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: 1.what is the reason behind the issue of miniature sheets? 2.is it possible to get the information ... A: Normally Miniature Sheets are being issued for certain special issues of commemorative stamps. ... | |
| Re: Postal stationery of India from 1902-1947 | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: Kindly advise me how to organise my rare postal stationery collection ranging from the period ... A: You need to organise the collection chronologically. In write up you need to write, issue date/year, ... | |
| Collection of first day covers | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: This is a 15 np stamp. It shows the dates as 1837-1933. Presumably these are her birth and death ... A: Once again thanks for your query. I am not a dealer and I do not provide any valuation of stamps or ... | |
| Old Stamp | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited my father's collection of old stamps and am looking to sell them. Could you direct ... A: There are many dealers in Kolkata. You can find list of dealers at www.stampmania2009.com ... | |
| Stamp club in Ahmedabad | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I am amateur in the field of used postal stamp collections. Kindly inform me about any such club/ ... A: Jatin, Thanks for contacting me for your query. In Ahmedabad there is an organisation - Gujarat ... | |
| Zamindari Dak | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: What is the meaning or significance of "Zamindari Dak" as it relates to the postal history of India. ... A: During the administration of the Mughals, in many places Zamindars or Landlords were authorized to ... | |
| query | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: i have first day covers of 1940 to 1970 from around the world like india ... A: A nice collection of FDCs can be developed from the items mentioned by you. It is not possible to ... | |
| Can you PLEASE identify this India stamp? | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I was given a stamp collection and this stamp was in there but not placed within a certain year or ... A: The image sent by you is not a stamp but it is a cut portion of Postal Stationery Envelope (1/2 ... | |
| cost of schinde district dawk stamps of india | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know the presnt cost of Schinde district dawk stamps of Pre independent India. I ... A: As per latest PhiaIndia Catalogue cost of Scinde District Dawk is as follows: 1. White: Mint: 1.5 ... | |
| Basic Info | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: Pandya, I have recently got interested in philately. I live in Ahmedabad and have 4 questions for ... A: Bhatt, Thanks for contacting me and showing interest in Philately. For beginners there are many ... | |
| 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: You are right the stamp is f 1 anna denomination depicting Damodar Dam. This stamp was issued on ... | |
| Collection | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: My dad was a collector of indian stamps and has his collection since 1970. I have multiple sets of ... A: You can contact local philatelic association/club so you can have chance to exchange or buy the ... | |
| what makes a stamp valuable?keep new or stamp it. | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: is a stamp more valuable when it has been mailed or is a stamp more valuable when a stamp is new? ... A: Mostly unused stamps (known as Mint Stamps) are more valuable than used one. But that depends on ... | |
| philatelic exhibitions | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: Respected prashanth sir I have 2 questions FIRST Sometimes student collectors may have bad time ... A: Normally when Philatelic Exhibitions are organised, postal department gives press notes in news ... | |
| india stamp | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: i want to know the history and value of this india stamp,(my stamp is new and with not surcharge)can ... A: Unfortunately you have not sent any description of stamp or no scan of stamp is attached hence I am ... | |
| JFK Stamp Value | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 stamp set "Robert F Kennedy 15 cent stamp" issued 2001 with a misperforated stamp error. ... A: I am sorry to write you that I donot have expertise in US postage stamps but since the stamps are ... | |
| Selling my collection | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: i live in ahmedabad and i have a stamp collection which i would like to sell. i have heard of the ... A: Shahnawaz, Thanks for contacting me for your query. Without having details of your collection it is ... | |
| German Stamps 9N17-9N20 | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: My father in law has many old German stamps some hinged some non hinged there is one set we were ... A: I am sorry to write you that I dont have expertise in German Stamps so I can not help you in the ... | |
| philately | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: 1.stamp meant exclusively for mail to be carried by air 2.stamps with a temporary life & purpose A: Stamps used for mails to be carried by air are know as Airmail stamps. Many countries has issued ... | |
| Government of India 8 Rupee | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm just following up on the 8 ruppee stamp to see if you know any thing as of yet. Also I was ... A: The 8 Rupee stamp is special adhesive stamp of Circa January 1866. Special Adhesive stamps were used ... | |
| Follow up to Maurice's question. | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: .. I have exactly the same question as Maurice, I would like to buy Indian year sets (or collectors' ... A: Once again thanks for contacting me. There is no specific site for Philatelic Bureau. You may visit ... | |
| VALUE OF INDIAN INDEPENDANCE DAY | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: SIR I WANT TO KNOW FOR ACOMPRATIVE STUDY VALUE OF FOLL STAMPS INDIAN INDEPENDANCE DAY 15AUG47 ... A: Its not possible to give comparative study of valuation of stamps of other countries. Set of 3 ... | |
| Follow up to Maurice's question. | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: .. I have exactly the same question as Maurice, I would like to buy Indian year sets (or collectors' ... A: You can buy Indian Stamps directly from Philatelic Bureau of Bombay. I think MM Mukhi is dealing ... | |
| Ashoka service stamps | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: What year were they issued? Regards Corinne ANSWER: Hi Corinne, Thanks for contacting me for your ... A: Other Ashoka Capital Service stamps were issued during 1st April 1957 to 1958. Also during 1958 to ... | |
| India Government Stamp | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I have been trying to establish a value on an eight rupee Government Stamp and was hoping you could ... A: At the moment I donot have idea of valuation of the stamp. Please give me some time to find out the ... | |
| Dealer in India | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: we are looking for dealer(s) in India who can sell USPS Philatelic Stamps in India. any ... A: Khurana, Thanks for contacting me for your query. There are many dealers in India dealing in ... | |
| 4 cent stamps Project Mercury | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: After going thru some important papers of my mothers..I came across a sheet of 4 cent stamps with ... A: I am sorry to inform you that American Stamps are not my expertise area so I can not give you exact ... | |
| difference | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: what is the difference between miniature sheet and souvenior sheet??? A: Sorry for delay in replying you. Well there is no difference between miniature sheet and souvenir ... | |
| indian's old stamps | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: Pandya, I have some Indian's stamps that I really want to know its value, and is it much expensive ... A: The stamps you described are Service Stamps of India and they were issued between 1957-58 in N.P. ... | |
| Sources for India Pre-Independence issues | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: I am an Indian (originally from Goa) now living in Canada. Am looking for reputable dealers (with ... A: There are many philatelic dealers in India who can supply you pre independence material. ... | |
| Stamps | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: Pandya, I have a large collection of stamps dating pre- and post-Independence, including first stamp ... A: Valuation of stamps depends on conditions, quality and period of stamps. I suggest you to refer any ... | |
| Stamps of India circa 1970's | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: How do I find out value? There are several different stamps, on with Mahatma Ghandi on it. Thank you ... A: You may refer Stanley Gibbons' Catalogue for valuation of stamps. For Indian Stamps you can use ... | |
| Foreign Stamps | 11/16/2007 |
| Q: I have several stamps in the area you mentioned that you were familiar with. These were placed in a ... A: I suggest you to refer Stanley Gibbons catalogue for valuation of stamps. For Indian Stamps you can ... | |
| electric telegraph | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1857 India eletric telegraph send from Bombay to Indore. It has the signature of J Butler ( ... A: Gupta, Thanks for contacting me. As regards the telegraph, it is difficult to decide the worth of ... | |
| First stamp | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: Which country was the first to issue a stamp with more than four sides? A: Well I am not expert in this field but as per my knowledge Malta had issued a stamp in Irregular ... | |
| pen cancelled stamps | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: !! I have some pen cancelled stamps of Tasmania vandiemensland 1d red 2d green and some other ... A: I am sorry I am not expert in stamps of Tasmania but I can tell you that pen cancelled stamps has ... | |
| India Telegraph-Queen Victoria | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: I have several half cut telegraph stamps from 4A to Rs.50/-. Is there any value. I believe that ... A: Telegraph stamps are intended solely for the prepayment of telegraph communications and usually ... | |
| 1800- present stamp collection from all over the world | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: i have an antique stamp collection, which i inherited from my grandmother, that dates all the way ... A: It is difficult to evaluate stamps without seeing all stamps, their conditions, period etc. I ... | |
| Indian postal stationaries | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: I am a collectyor of British India Postal stationary.Can you suggest some source in India to acquire ... A: Kedia, Thanks for your query. You can contact Dealers like M/s Luhadia, M/s Mittal. Also there is ... | |
| telegraph stamps | 12/23/2006 |
| Q: Have collection of telegraph early India .all cut in half or near .Is this a cancellation A: Telegraph stamps are intended solely for the prepayment of telegraph communications and usually ... | |
| Value of a Stamp | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: I have stamp which have been passed on to me by one of my friends when he stopped stamp collection. ... A: Well the stamp which you have is Indian stamp used in Pakistan after Independence. Many such stamps ... | |
| india stamps | 8/14/2006 |
| Q: I am hoping you can shed some light on a collection that I recently inherited. I am overwhelmed by ... A: I donot want to disappoint you but let me tell you frankly that the stamps which you mention are not ... | |
| Indian Postal Stationary | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: my name is Jay Khachar originaly from Rajkot, livinig in London.i have very much intrest in Indian ... A: Well I understand that you are interested in Fiscal Collection and not Postal Stationery. Postal ... | |
| Information on India's Postal Stationary | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: I am a Cuban collector who has quite a number of postal stationary items from India and would like ... A: Glad to know that you are interested in Indian Postal Stationery. Well, for Pre Independence ... | |
| stamps rarity | 3/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a few stamps from India. Just wondering if you know about a stamp that has a side on picture ... A: The issue may be of 1856 or 1865. If you can send me scan of the same I can give you more info. Also ... | |
| Ashoka pilar, | 2/10/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- Followup To Ashoka Pillar: Question - Thank you so much for your ... A: Here is your answer : The Ashoka pillar is a column surmounted by a capital, which consists of a ... | |
| stamps to sell | 12/17/2005 |
| Q: sir, i got my father-in-law's stamp collection which is between 1947-74 i got some used and unused ... A: I suggest you to contact any stamp dealer who can help you to sell your collection. If you write me ... | |
Stamps (Philately)
Answers by Expert:
Prashant H. Pandya
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Expertise
I can answer queries related to Modern Postal History of India, Indian Postal Stationery, Baroda and Rajpipla State Postal History and fiscals. Please no questions about valuation of stamps or any philatelic material.
Experience
Involved in philatelic activities since 20 years. As a collector I have actively participated in National / International Philatelic Exhibitions. Writing articles on the subject for various philatelic journals. I am also a web master and maintaining philatelic web sites for the promotion of philately.
Organizations
President: Baroda Philatelic Society
Moderator : Indian Philatelists' Forum (A web based e-group promoting Indian Philately. - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/indianphilatelists/)
Life Member: Philatelic Congress of India
Member:
India Study Circle for Philately, U.K.
Gujarat Philatelists' Association
South India Philatelic Association
Volunteer Editor for dmoz.org (Editing Recreation/Collecting/Stamps Category)
Publications
1. Vadophil- Quarterly News Bulletin of Baroda Philatelic Society (Also an editor of the journal)
2. India Post - Journal of India Study Circle for Philately
3. Ind Dak
4. GPA Newsletter
5. A Guide to Modern Indian Postal Stationery, Vol. I (Envelopes)
Various Philatelic Souvenirs published during philatelic exhibitions.
Education/Credentials
B. Sc. (Microbiology)
Awards and Honors
I have won Silver, Large Silver, Vermeil and Large Vermeil medals with special prize for my collections on Postal Stationery of India, Philavision, Shahastrabdi (Millennium) and The Story of Milk at State, Regional, National and International level.
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