I have been helping my 86 Y/O mother soak and mount stamps she has collected for years and joined this forum so I could learn a bit more.
Mom started collecting used stamps as a child and progressed to full sheets as an adult. She also
inherited some first issue and plate blocks from her mother and step-father and I have recently been purchasing full sheets for her as gifts. I would estimate the whole shebang covers from about 1870 to present.
I look forward to learning and welcome any helpful remarks regarding maintaining and enjoying this hobby.