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Prashant H. Pandya

India
On Vacation
returns 11/26/2009
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 9.63
  • Clarity of Response 9.63
  • Timeliness 9.84
  • Politeness 9.89
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 159
  • Volunteer Since 2005-12-15
  • Prestige Points 692

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Recent Answers from Prashant H. Pandya

2009-11-06 Old Stamp:

Hello, Thanks for contacting me for your query. There are many dealers in Kolkata. You can find list of dealers at www.stampmania2009.com (Participating dealers link). Also you can contact Mr. P. C. Jaiswal

2009-09-22 Stamp club in Ahmedabad:

Dear Mr. Jatin, Thanks for contacting me for your query. In Ahmedabad there is an organisation - Gujarat Philatelist's Association and you can contact Mr. Mainak Kathiria. His Contact No. is 9825007756

2009-09-06 Zamindari Dak:

Hello Don, Thanks for contacting me for your query. During the administration of the Mughals, in many places Zamindars or Landlords were authorized to maintain law and order in their areas. The conveyance

2009-08-30 query:

Thanks for contacting me for your query. A nice collection of FDCs can be developed from the items mentioned by you. It is not possible to give idea about the price you get. If you donot collect FDCs or

2009-08-05 Can you PLEASE identify this India stamp?:

Hi Kristina, Thanks for contacting me for your query. The image sent by you is not a stamp but it is a cut portion of Postal Stationery Envelope (1/2 Anna) of India. In old days people used to collect

 

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