Innovative Rare Historical Stamps of India

Stamps of India have been a reflection of our country’s image. Over the years, ever since independence, they have portrayed various subjects that have defined our nation. From culture and traditions to famous personalities, inventions, wildlife and more, through the study of Indian Stamps one can get a complete overview of the diversity of India. Every part of the country is unique on its own, but all these colourful aspects make one beautiful rainbow of Indian culture. The very first Stamps of India depicted the national flag, tricolour. It also featured the patriotic slogan “Jai Hind” and was valued at three and one-half annas. An array of beautiful stamps has been released by India post till date. Interesting issues include the four aromatic or scented Rare Indian Stamps. The latest of the three featured coffee and smells like freshly picked coffee beans. The other two has the scent of sandalwood, roses and Jasmine.

One of the recent initiatives by India post has been that of a My Stamp idea. Through this programme, one can print stamps of their choice, featuring pictures of their choice. Now imagine your own picture on Rare Historical Stamps of India. Wouldn’t that be cool? Recently there were reports that Delhi Zoo collaborated with India Post to come up with an innovative idea. They thought of installing a My Stamp counter at the zoo where people can click a picture with their favourite animal in the zoo and get them printed on customized Indian Rare Stamps. Recent Rare Indian Postage Stamps that have been released on Children’s Day have also been special. A nation-wide drawing competition is held between children and the best paintings are selected for the stamp design.
Introducing the youth and children to Stamps in India can be a fun way for making them understand about the beauty of our country.  

Why Topical Collectors Love Rare Stamps of India

Topical stamps are favourites among collectors. Every collector loves following a particular theme for collecting stamps. Some like to collect stamps featuring flowers while there are many who are interested in stamps that depict prominent personalities. It all depends on a collector’s area of interest. As a collector you need to find your personal area of interest with time and tread along. It is very natural for someone who is a sportsman to collect stamps related to sports and sportsmen. Topical collectors will love Indian stamps since there are several themes that can be explored. Have you wondered why there are so many themes that Rare Stamps of India fall into? That’s because of what India is known for – Unity in Diversity. Our country is a land with so many traditions and cultures. Not just that, our history is thousands of years old. From mighty kings to the brave freedom fighters, there are so many riveting stories hidden in our past. There are many Rare Indian Stamps that commemorate these historical events and personalities. Various other Indian Stamps have been released over the years celebrating the diverse wildlife. From high snow-clad mountains to, dense forests, our geographical and climatic conditions are diverse as well.

 Old Indian Stamps are sought after world over because of their interesting and varied subjects. For those who want to understand our country, Indian Stamps serve like a mirror. They are a medium through which you would get closer to our vibrant and kaleidoscopic culture. As a kid, I was always amused by foreign stamps, but later when my uncle showed me his collection of amazing Indian Stamps, I was totally spellbound. I always encourage young collectors to look for interesting Old Stamps of India that will add a lot of value to their collection. In that process of collecting Indian stamps, they would also understand the vastness of our rich traditions, culture and history!

Why Teach Young Collectors About the Need for Quality Philatelic Supplies

Many of us find it hard to believe that stamp collecting was one of the most popular hobbies around the world a few years ago. Several countries have institutions and organisations which promotes philately in a great way today. Apart from that, several local communities are trying their best to revive this hobby the best possible way. It is sorry to know that after the digital means of communication have almost replaced the tradition of postal services and letter-writing, philately and stamp collection has taken a back seat. All the passionate collectors out there must get together and find a way out. Or else, very soon, this amazing hobby might become a thing of the past. It needs to start at the grass root levels, like schools and colleges, so that more and more youngsters are introduced to philately. Along with that, they should also be taught about the different kinds of stamp collecting accessories that will help them take good care of their collection.

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When you buy good quality philatelic supplies there is a sense of responsibility that develops within a collector. Students and kids should be encouraged to store their precious stamps in the best stamp stockpages so that they are serious about what they are pursuing. There is a need for philatelic institutions and organisations to come together for educating the younger generation about the fun of collecting stamps. Experienced collectors should not only tell the new collectors how to collect stamps but also guide them on selecting the best stamp binders and stamp stockbooks. You will find many of these stamp collecting accessories in the local market, but buying branded philatelic supplies will definitely make a huge difference. New collectors should be told how to separate their collection of stamps based on various categories like country, themes etc. For that to happen, they should understand the importance of investing in quality stamp collecting accessories and philatelic supplies like branded stamp stockbooks, stamp binders and stamp stockpages.
 
Somebody has to take the lead. If anything has to start, it should start right now! Otherwise, after a few more generations down the line, people will never be able to experience the fun of collecting stamps!

History Hidden behind Currency Notes of British India

Soon after the renowned sailor and explorer Vasco da Gama from Portuguese landed on the Indian soil, trade routes between the western world and India opened up. Before the sea route between India and Europe was established, we were one of the most budding nations of the world. Our fertile land was suitable for cultivating spices and cotton which the Europeans eyed. That’s the reason why they started making inroads, first with the intention to develop business relationships but later with the only mission to colonize the subcontinent. After a few years, Britishers also initiated trade through the East India Company. It also slowly set up various industries and companies in different parts of the country. Before India was officially declared as a British Colony, early banknotes were issued through Bengal Presidency, Bombay Presidency and Madras Presidency. After that, British India notes were released for circulation. Websites like Mintage World have shared well-categorized information about British Indian Currency Notes in detail. Anyone who is interested in collecting Currency of British India will love this website surely.

British India Notes can be classified into four broad categories. The categories of British Indian currency Notes are Portrait notes of Queen Victoria, Uniface notes of Government of India, King George V notes and King George VI notes. Different collectors are keen on collecting different kinds of British Currency in India, based on their area of interest. Having unique British India Notes in your collection is definitely a big plus.  But it is very important to know the history behind these British Indian Currency Notes so that you can analyse pricing trends in the market. Knowledge can be gained through websites like Mintage World which offers in-depth information about all categories of British currency in India. By learning about these British India Notes, one can not only analyse various events that took place in history but can also understand other aspects like economy and politics.

My 8-year Journey of Collecting Rare Stamps of India Continues!

You can lure me by showing all the wealth in the world, but my precious collection of Old Stamps of India is absolutely priceless. Every Rare Stamps of India that I have managed to collect over a period of 8 years, has a story to say. I have lived and grown up on these stories and cannot imagine a life without them. With every passing year, my passion for collecting Stamps of India remained the same; if not, it has only multiplied. That feeling of adding a new Indian Stamp in your collecting is indescribable. Something that not anyone and everyone would understand! There are many who keep asking me what is it that drives me to collect stamps since so many years. I do not have a specific answer to that. It could be because there are many childhood memories associated with this special hobby.

There have been days when I used to wait for the postman for weeks together, simply to add a new Indian stamp in my collection. Initially it was only about the numbers. I used to pick up every Indian stamp I found. Slowly, as I started growing older, I started reading about the imagery that was depicted on Stamps of India. Thanks to that disciplined activity, I can say that my general knowledge increased by leaps and bounds. I was smarter than most other kids of my age. There was no stopping me from there. After a point, I started looking for interesting Stamps of India and was not satisfied with the ordinary ones. I started networking with fellow collectors and exchanging stamps for new ones. Accidentally, a Rare Indian Stamps fell into my collection as the friend whom I exchanged it from, was not aware about its uniqueness or rarity. That is when I realised that if you are someone who is passionately collects stamps then you must always make an effort to increase your knowledge in some way or the other.

How I Got Into Collecting Rare British India Stamps

Stamp collecting is hobby that many pursue just for the fun of it. If you were to ask a collector what drives him/ her into this hobby, you won’t really find a specific answer. Same is the case with me. I have been collecting stamps right from my childhood days and there is nothing in this world that can stop me from doing so. Just like each collector has his or her area or interest, over the years I have developed a liking for Rare British India Stamps. In fact, I started off by collecting foreign stamps in the beginning. My father used to work in the sales department of a private firm. Back in those days, letters was commonly used for correspondence. My dad used to give me every letter that he received at office. I used to take out the stamps from every envelope by soaking them in a mug filled with water. Slowly I started craving for more stamps. I wanted one stamp from every country.

By the time I completed my graduation, I had an impressive collection of foreign stamps. Something made me want to take a look at some beautiful stamps of India. From that point onwards a new journey began as a collector. At first, I was interested in collecting modern Indian stamps of various themes. Then I started falling in love with Old British India Stamps. I had taken up history for graduation and that’s the reason why probably I was inclined towards collecting Indian British Stamps. I started growing a year-wise collection of Stamps of British India. I kept looking for opportunities, kept networking and meeting people. I was looking for a chance to add quality stamps to my collection of British India Stamps. Today I can proudly say that I have a fairly impressive collection of Rare British India stamps that any collector would love to posses.