Stamp Community Family of Web Sites
Thousands of stamps, consistently graded, competitively priced and hundreds of in-depth blog posts to read








Stamp Community Forum
 
Username:
Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

This page may contain links that result in small commissions to keep this free site up and running.

Welcome Guest! Registering and/or logging in will remove the anchor (bottom) ads. It's Free!

Scott # J29?

 
To participate in the forum you must log in or register.
Author Previous TopicReplies: 1 / Views: 227Next Topic  
Valued Member
United States
54 Posts
Posted 10/08/2011   11:00 am  Show Profile Bookmark this topic Add lorrlis to your friends list Get a Link to this Message
first time I.D.ing these postage due stamps...thought I had a J29 but not sure if it's really a later issue, J59?

I'm having a hard time distinguishing the difference.

...also, if these (or any others in the album)are valuable, should these be removed or would an auction or collector prefer the whole page.
this is from the 1924 album....would I cut the page out(gulp)...I love antiques and it pains me to disturb the collection like that but I don't want to damage the stamps that I need to sell.

If I soak them (which I've never done ...yet) that particular page has a collection of cut squares on the back.

I need guidance!...I don't want to make a silly mistake out of impatience and ignorance! help!

Send note to Staff

Rest in Peace
United States
7097 Posts
Posted 10/08/2011   1:19 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add I_Love_Stamps to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
If you absolutely MUST remove them and if they are used examples then soak in a container (large enough to fit page without creasing or folding them) in warm water but if you do that then you lose the information and documentation associated with them. For instance the Scott numbers and weather or not they are the single line or double line watermark variates and the color differences. I wouldn't remove them unless you thoroughly document them down to the last detail- but that is just my opinion.
EDIT:
Also, I forgot to mention that after you soak them and the come loose from the paper you must dry them in a drying book or reasonable fashion like in a heavy book on a paper towel or piece of blotter paper (I use water color paper) then after they are all completely dry and pressed flat you may re organize them and store them in a stock book or glassine envelopes.
Send note to Staff  Go to Top of Page
Edited by I_Love_Stamps - 10/08/2011 1:25 pm
  Previous TopicReplies: 1 / Views: 227Next Topic  
 
To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Go to Top of Page

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Stamp Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Stamp Community Family - All rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Stamp Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Privacy Policy / Terms of Use    Advertise Here
Stamp Community Forum © 2007 - 2026 Stamp Community Forums
It took 0.16 seconds to lick this stamp. Powered By: Snitz Forums 2000 Version 3.4.05