In Chennai, philatelist releases a book on colonial-era stamps and their evolution

[ad_1] Stamps from the princely state of Orchha | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “Stamps are the windows to the world,” says Rolands Nelson, philatelist and retired civil engineer. When asked how many stamps he has in his collection, he approximates the number to be around a lakh. Nelson’s book, Princely States of India: a Philatelic […]

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Stamp of approval: Rare collections from the South India Philatelists’ Association

[ad_1] Its younger members may have never posted a letter. Yet, the 65-year-old South India Philatelists’ Association, Chennai, stays vibrant with collectors who celebrate the stories every stamp tells Its younger members may have never posted a letter. Yet, the 65-year-old South India Philatelists’ Association, Chennai, stays vibrant with collectors who celebrate the stories every […]

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