Sunday 12 May 2019

Praful Thakkar sir I.A.S. (Retd.) an ardent collector inspirational autograph to me

Praful Thakkar sir, I.A.S. (Ret.) is an ardent collector of autographs, stamps, FDCs, coins, medals, tokens, bages etc. from the last 50 years. "Share the knowledge & spread the knowlege" is the motto of his life. As an IAS Officer he has served the Government of Gujarat for more than 31 years.

Being a vintage collector in my collection i have vintage postcards and also British India Bazar postcards, vintage prints etc.


At the time of receiving Praful Thakkar sir "Collectors Guide to British India Bazar Postcards" from sir i received sir autograph in the first page i.e. in the title page where Praful sir mention about my heritage work i am doing. It is indeed i felt a privilege to receive appreciation from such great personality. 

This is Praful Thakkar sir autograph and inspirational message about my heritage work i am doing. Praful Thakkar sir in this autograph message mentioned about me as "With best wishes to Dokka Srinivasu, for his great & commendable work on Indian Heritage and Culture through his blog. His service to Indian culture is his worship... and I congratulate him & wish him a Very good Success in all his endeavors".


This photograph is Praful Thakkar sir Collector's Guide to British India Bazar Postcards book which sir sent to me alongwith my Bazar postcards collection.


These are some my British India Bazar postcards collection. In my collection i have nearly 40 different Bazar postcards.


This is Praful Thakkar sir photograph.


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