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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 in the area

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.

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.74
  • Clarity of Response 9.60
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Response Time(hr) 25.9
  • Response Time(hr, last 90 days) 13.4
  • Number of Questions Today 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked in a Day 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 270
  • Volunteer Since 2005-12-15
  • Prestige Points 1972

Recent Reviews from Users

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PULIN02/06/12101010 
Naiem Ali Mufty.01/30/12101010Many many thanks to Mr Prashant H .....
Raj Kapur01/12/128 1010sir, cant i get then in Ahmadabad .....
Ahmed Khalak11/30/11101010Thanks and regards... very clear and concise .....
G.K.S.Viswanaath11/27/11101010 

Recent Answers from Prashant H. Pandya

2012-02-05 indian paper currency:

Hi Pulin,  Thanks for contacting me for your query. Well I am not a collector of Paper Currency and Coins of India. I am interested in Philately only. I suggest you to contact Mr. Ram Avataar Jain in Surat

2011-12-28 stamp dealer:

Hi Rahul,  Thanks for your query. I suggest you to Contact any stamp dealer for who can give you information about valuation of stamps. Please visit www.indianphilately.net where you will find link to

2011-11-27 2011 Exhibition in Delhi.. Gandhi Stamp:

Dear Ahmed ji,  Thanks for your query. You should write a letter/email to the concerned authority to whom you sent Draft and send all information about your order. You may also mark a copy to Director

2011-11-15 MINT STAMPS:

Hi,  Thanks for contacting me for your query. For storage of mint stamps you should use stock books and for Miniature Sheets you may use acid free polythene bags. Now a days special albums are also available

2011-10-22 Rajpipla Stamps:

Hi Mr. Roy,  Thanks for contacting me for your query. Here in Baroda there is no any dealer who deal in Princely States stamps. You may visit www.stampmania2009.com where you can find list of dealers.

 

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