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The census grows with the generosity of auction houses, dealers and collectors who share their scans and allow us to reference their material. Every image credited below helps preserve a piece of India's postal heritage.

India Study Circle

The India Study Circle is the premier society for collectors and researchers of Indian stamps, postal history and related philatelic material. Membership offers access to a wealth of published research, expert knowledge and a worldwide community of specialists covering all periods — from the earliest handstruck markings through to modern India.

Whether you collect pre stamp covers, the classic issues, postal stationery, revenues or any other area of Indian philately, joining the India Study Circle will deepen your understanding and connect you with fellow enthusiasts who share your passion.

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Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

America's premier philatelic auction house, established in 1930. Siegel handles the finest collections of worldwide stamps and postal history.

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Spink

Founded in 1666, Spink is one of the world's oldest auction houses specialising in stamps, coins, medals, banknotes and fine wines.

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Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd

A leading UK-based philatelic auction house renowned for specialist sales of British Commonwealth and world postal history.

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David Feldman

Geneva-based international stamp auctioneers, handling major collections and rarities from around the world since 1975.

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StampBay

Specialist auction house focused on stamps and postal history of the Indian subcontinent, based in Palo Alto, California.

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Corinphila Auctions

One of Europe's oldest and most respected philatelic auction houses, established in Zürich in 1919, offering specialist sales of worldwide stamps and postal history.

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H.R. Harmer

A storied name in philatelic auctioneering since 1918, H.R. Harmer handles important collections of stamps and postal history with a strong tradition in British Commonwealth material.

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Argyll Etkin

London-based dealers and auctioneers specialising in fine stamps, postal history and historical documents, with particular expertise in British Empire and worldwide material.

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Ava Auctions

Specialist auctioneers of stamps and postal history of India, Asia and the Far East, with regular sales featuring pre stamp covers and early Indian postal markings.

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If your auction house or collection holds scans of pre-1854 Indian postal markings and you'd like them included in this record, we'd love to hear from you. Every supporter receives a dedicated listing on this page with a permanent backlink to your site.

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