| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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