Beginner’s Guide to Stamp Collecting
How to measure perforations
Sometimes two stamps look alike and the only difference is the gauge of the perforations. Perforations are small rows of holes punched between stamps to make them easier to separate.
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A great way to get stamps is from pieces of mail. Unless the envelope has a neat cancel you want to save, you’ll want to remove as much of the paper as possible. The following steps are helpful for removing water-activated (“lick and stick”) stamps from paper. 1. Put 3-4 inches of cold water in … Read more
Read MoreForeign Stamp Identifier
Mystic’s Foreign Stamp Identifier is a neat tool to help you determine what country a stamp is from, and how it should be listed in your album. And it’s easy to use. Just pick out a symbol, word or sign on the stamp you want to identify. Find it in the index, and you will … Read more
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