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Ungummed postage stamps from Nandgaon Feudatory State

Nandgaon: The Forgotten Feudatory State of Indian Philately

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Tucked away in the heart of central India, the former princely state of Nandgaon issued some of the most elusive and intriguing postage stamps in Indian philatelic history. Though modest in scale and lacking the elaborate designs seen in larger states, Nandgaon’s stamps are cherished by collectors for their simplicity, rarity, and distinctive production features—especially […]

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Nabha Convention State: A Deep Dive into Indian Overprinted Stamps

Nabha: A Philatelic Window into India’s Convention States

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The princely state of Nabha, nestled within the Punjab region of pre-independence India, holds a unique place in the world of philately. As one of the Indian Convention States, Nabha was part of a rare postal arrangement that granted it the privilege to issue its own postage stamps—stamps that continue to captivate collectors today with

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Celebrating Sir M. Visvesvaraya: The Visionary Engineer of India

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On 15 September 1960, India Post issued a commemorative 15 naya paisa stamp celebrating the centenary of Dr. M. Visvesvaraya’s birth. This striking design, printed by the India Security Press, highlights one of India’s most esteemed engineers and statesmen, immortalizing his remarkable contributions to the nation. Who Was Dr. M. Visvesvaraya? Dr. Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, affectionately

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