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Post by msindc on Jan 22, 2024 17:19:21 GMT
Folks:
I have about 250 mint sheets that are as large as 18" x 13" and I don't know how to store them! Before they got to me they were interleaved with plastic. Let me tell you: Not a good choice! Lots of curling and rippling and the plastic adhered in some places. I've thought of making glassine folders, but that seems laborious and not as stiff as I'd want. I cannot find any commercial sheet holders big enough other than the Safe Giant Sheets (508 mm x 340 mm | 20" x 13.4"). They would be perfect--but at a cost of $4 per sheet I would be spending over $1,000! A roll of PE bags would be much better--about 60 cents per bag--but they aren't as archival as I'd want.
Anyway, have you all any suggestions?
Micah
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Post by stainlessb on Jan 22, 2024 18:05:19 GMT
a definite conundrum....
They could probably be stored between parchment, but for viewing this is not helpful.
Somewhere there must be a source of a plastic film that matches the specs of the archival quality page protectors.... though honestly I'm not sure where to begin searching. Keep us posted as to your progress.
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Post by Admin on Jan 22, 2024 18:18:39 GMT
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Post by philatelia on Jan 22, 2024 19:02:47 GMT
A possible idea - ask an art gallery, museum, or art supplier what they use in between lithographs and other printed artwork. Every city should have some high end art sources.
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Post by PostmasterGS on Jan 22, 2024 21:07:04 GMT
I use a version of one of these – ITOYA Art Portfolio.   Comes in sizes up to 18"x24". Screenshot of mine above is an 11"x14". The pages are PVC-free and acid-free. Most are 24 2-sided pages, so 48 pockets total. Prices vary by size, but it usually works out to about $1.00-1.50 per pocket, depending on what price you can find them at. |
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Post by Linda on Jan 22, 2024 22:17:58 GMT
I use exactly the same Itoya Portfolio as PostmasterGS to store my artworks / philagraphs! Itoya has another model called 'Evolution' that doesn't have a slot on the spine for labels. It's slightly less expansive.  They also produce binder-style portfolio, called 'Multi-Ring Portfolio'. It comes in the regular (40 sheets) and the slim (20 sheets) versions. Both work with loose leaf sheet that has pockets. If you need to interchange pages often, this is a better option.  |
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Post by khj on Jan 23, 2024 4:44:09 GMT
I assume these are top-loading? Is it possible to slice the sides to make them like the SuperSafe pages (open at top & 1 side)?
Also, the black liner inside that makes them "double-sided", is that made of paper or polypropylene? Mint singles I don't worry about, but entire mint/gummed panes/sheets I'm a little hesitant to put in something that has paper separators. I had a bad experience where the gum started sticking to the paper separator.
I see another brand that seems comparable. I might buy both brands to compare, although realistically I probably only need 2 books anyway.
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Post by Linda on Jan 23, 2024 11:55:19 GMT
khj -- Yes, these are top-loading. I suppose you can cut the edge open to make them open at top and one side, but I never try. For the Itoya portfolio and Evolution, the black liner inside is made of paper (archival-safe), but you can remove it to leave with the transparent polypropylene pocket alone. That's what I did for my drawings (there is no glue, but my papers are heavyweight, the liner adds unnecessary thickness to the whole protfolio). I don't know about the liner used in the Multi-Ring Portfolio, I will check it out next time I go to the art shop.
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Post by daveg28 on Jan 23, 2024 14:55:40 GMT
What about uncut press sheets? I have the Space Exploration sheet from 2000 (Scott 3409-3413, I think). It's rolled up in the mailing tube I received it in. It obviously won't fit in an album. I'd like to frame it and display it, but I fear that it would fade over time. Maybe that wouldn't be a fear if I hung it up in my basement man cave. I'd appreciate any thoughts on that.
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Post by FDI on Jan 23, 2024 15:15:24 GMT
On my part, I use the Uni-Safe sheet album. This is a cheaper option, but may not fit the very long ones. The size is about 14'' long x 11 1/4'' wide or 34 1/2 cm x 28 1/2 cm. Those are 24 double side pages. I haven't had a page yet that was too big for the book, so for my usage, this is great. Also, got those from a local shop for a few dollars each.   |
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Post by Linda on Jan 23, 2024 18:26:10 GMT
khj -- I went to an art shop to check -- yes, the black sheet is a cardboard made of paper.  daveg28 -- You may frame it behind a kind of glass that blocks UV to prevent the sheet from fading. Out of 3 options I was offered, it was the second most expensive option. The most expensive one would be museum-grade and anti-glare to reduce reflections.
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Post by msindc on Jan 24, 2024 2:27:27 GMT
I'd like to frame it and display it, but I fear that it would fade over time. Maybe that wouldn't be a fear if I hung it up in my basement man cave. I'd appreciate any thoughts on that. I am a fine art dealer. We frame everything we sell behind UV glass. There are several manufacturers, but we use Tru Vue brand. It blocks 99% of UV-rays, which makes it very effective at avoiding fading. Art worth thousands is routinely hung behind UV-blocking glass; your stamps should be fine as well! |
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Post by khj on Jan 24, 2024 4:03:09 GMT
Thank you very much going the extra kilometer to check, Linda! Since the black cardstock is removable, that means I should be able to replace it. Maybe I'll hunt around and see if I can get some bulk black polypro film, like the ones they use in the SuperSafe pages. |
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