Is this really a good idea? Having naphthalene fumes surrounding stamps does not sound wise. This is a hydrocarbon and would it have an affect on inks similar to plastic softeners?
The author comes with respect, but I agree with you, I am doubtful. Moth balls OK on the floor to kill the silverfish, which in Australia can kill a collection in months. But not in with the stamps. I made up a test box a few years ago (plastic sandwich box, stamps and moth balls) which is in the attic, where, I have no idea. One day when it resurfaces, I'll post the results.
I just re-read this article. How old is it? Moth balls made of camphor may be worse than moth balls made of Naphthalene. One of the uses of camphor is as a plasticizer for nitrocellulose.
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