Types of Stamps
Stamps of India
- Commemorative Stamp
- Definitive Stamp
- Miniature Sheets
- Se-Tenant
- Sheetlet
- Souvenir Sheet
- Booklet
- British India
- My Stamp
Special Covers
Term of the day
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Sweatbox
A closed box containing a wet sponge-like material, over which stuck-together unused stamps are placed on a grill. Humidity softens the gum, allowing separation of stamps.
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