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Stamp collecting tips
* Never try to pull a stamp off an envelope--if not torn you could
still leave a portion of the stamp on the envelope making it thinner than it should be. * Perf--the bits sticking out between the perforations. * Don't spend the time and trouble to soak each stamp individually. Store them in a shoe box or similiar place till you have a group to soak all at once. * Carefully cut stamps off envelopes by cutting around the stamp, but make sure not to cut so close that you cut the perfs on the stamp. * Separate stamps which are on colored paper--when wet the ink in the paper might run and discolor all the stamps. Also set aside colored cancellations for the same reason. * Soak the stamps face up in lukewarm water. After a few minutes the water will dissolve the glue and the stamps will float off the envelopes. * Self stick stamps don't separate as easily as the one old fashion type. Expect to lose a few. * Put stamps on paper towels or wash cloth to dry. Expect them to wrinkle up. You can see more stamp collecting tips at http://thriftmeister.com/tier2/stamps.htm |
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