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Post by msindc on Jan 22, 2024 17:02:36 GMT
Friends:
I was surprised not to see a post on this--I'm guessing that there is one and that I missed it, in which case I apologize in advance!
Tons of stamps are found in the wilds on tattered envelopes, affixed on a small piece torn from an envelope, etc. What are the merits/demerits of removing the stamp from the envelope or paper?
Micah
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stainlessb
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What I collect: currently focused on most of western Europe, much of which is spent on France, Belgium, Germany and Great Britain Queen Victoria
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Post by stainlessb on Jan 22, 2024 18:07:44 GMT
IMHO, unless the 'on piece' stamp has a complete (and readable) cancellation, or the address portion is in tact and it is of some importance/interest, then, unless the ink used to print the stamp has a sensitivity to water, I would soak to remove. ... but then I do lot's of soaking of stamps  |
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Jan 22, 2024 19:06:12 GMT
Friends:
I was surprised not to see a post on this--I'm guessing that there is one and that I missed it, in which case I apologize in advance!
Tons of stamps are found in the wilds on tattered envelopes, affixed on a small piece torn from an envelope, etc. What are the merits/demerits of removing the stamp from the envelope or paper?
Micah Opinion. Leave well alone. You risk destroying postmarks, and other important information. certainly soak off, stamps that you intend to mount in an album, Reflect on what you have achieved if you soak all your stamps you come across What have you achieved? absolutely nothing, just wasted your time, and possibly damaged those that you have, depending how you have soaked. Philately is the ultimate democracy, you are free to do whatever you like they are in your care. In the great fraternity of collectors, treat items with respect and care It fortifies your self respect. |
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dorincard
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What I collect: My focus is on Wild Mammals on maximum cards. Occasionally, I get or create maximum cards with other animals, or any other topic.
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Post by dorincard on Jan 24, 2024 16:46:08 GMT
rod222, very well-said!
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Post by msindc on Mar 3, 2024 16:00:03 GMT
rod222, I'm not sure that I understand your comment. Are you saying that you do not remove stamps from envelopes? How do you organize them?
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Mar 3, 2024 21:22:04 GMT
rod222 , I'm not sure that I understand your comment. Are you saying that you do not remove stamps from envelopes? How do you organize them? No, we collectors, all have our private regimes. Mine is one of preservation. I'll soak off a stamp, if I intend to mount it in an album, same goes with a stamp "on piece" with no attributing Postmark. The rest, I just scan and place in a cardboard box, or pass on in my free "swaps" I scan only the covers that may have interesting indicia etc. Any further activities on stamps only damages them. Soaking hundreds of "duplicates" achieves nothing, but places the perf teeth at risk when thrown in an envelope or glassine. That's just my approach, everyone has their own, and that's OK As long as you are having fun. |
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Post by msindc on Mar 27, 2024 17:51:02 GMT
Rod, thanks for that clarification! I appreciate it.
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vikingeck
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What I collect: Samoa, Tobacco theme, Mail in Wartime, anything odd and unusual!
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Post by vikingeck on Mar 27, 2024 19:04:25 GMT
I have a gut feeling for entires ( envelopes with an interesting postmark , a significant date, unusual stamp combinations.) and in those circumstances will keep whole. However I feel that there are definite times when saving an envelope is just not worthwhile for the amount of space it occupies . It is a common stamp, the postmark is not clearly readable, it is the same as a dozen other covers easily obtained from the same period, it has nothing to lift it from the mundane then I have no hesitation in clipping the stamp off and soaking.
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