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Expert Profile: Prashant H. Pandya

Expertise: I can answer queries related to Modern Postal History of India, Indian Postal Stationery, Baroda and Rajpipla State Postal History and fiscals.

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.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 472
Knowledge	9.67 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.58 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.75 Best of the best
Politeness	9.83 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		94

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
8	10	10	10	08/19/08
10	10	10	10	08/05/08
10	10	10	10	02/22/08
10	10	10	10	02/09/08
10	10	10	10	01/28/08

User Comments

Super quick response! Thanks for the info
(Gary on 08/19/08)

Thank you! this is exactly what i needed.
(Shahnawaz on 08/05/08)

Prashant goes out of his way to get the answers. Thanks, Michael.
(Michael on 02/22/08)

no comment.
(Omar on 02/09/08)

Thanks very much for your help, and for emailing back so quickly.
(Corinne on 01/28/08)

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Recent Answers from Prashant H. Pandya

2008-08-19 JFK Stamp Value: Hello Gary, Thanks for contacting me. I am sorry to write you that I donot have expertise in US postage stamps but since the stamps are mis perforated they have some value. I suggest you to contact...

2008-08-01 Selling my collection: Hello Mr. Shahnawaz, Thanks for contacting me for your query. Without having details of your collection it is not possible to give any comments. Mr. Mainak is President of Gujarat Philatelist's Association...

2008-03-24 German Stamps 9N17-9N20: Hi Tina, Thanks for contacting me for your query. I am sorry to write you that I dont have expertise in German Stamps so I can not help you in the matter. But I suggest you to refer Stanley Gibbons...

2008-03-22 philately: Hi Tanya, Thanks for contacting me for your query. Stamps used for mails to be carried by air are know as Airmail stamps. Many countries has issued special stamps for Airmail Purpose only. What you...

2008-02-27 Government of India 8 Rupee: Dear Mike, The 8 Rupee stamp is special adhesive stamp of Circa January 1866. Special Adhesive stamps were used for High Court fees. The mark on it is trefoil date stamp. You are right 8 rupee was a...