Purchasing The Correct Stamp Mounts

Hi, Because of the cost I try not to purchase mounts incorrectly. I can look up the mm's but at times not sure. Example, is the mount for Douglas Fairbanks (and other similar ones, 111/264-5?

Thanks

Stamp Mount Cross Reference
http://www.stampsmarter.com/feature...rossRef.html

I have not yet finished this project but I do have mount info for all US stamp #1 through #2000 here
http://www.stampsmarter.com/feature...USScott.html

Don

Hi, be careful with stamp mounts! Over time stamp mounts will damage your stamps.

Follow this guidelines: 1. Every few months remove stamps from your mounts and let them air out.

2. What ever mounts your obtain, make sure air can easily get into the mount.

3. Only use mounts for used stamps, if gum is present, soak off the gum first, then dry you stamp completely, at least 3 days.

I learned these guidelines the hard way.

Stampmaster

https://www.globalstamps.com/scottmt1.htm

Global Stamps of Spokane, WA USA has specified sizes for many common issues at the link above.

Actually, if gum is present, no need for mount or hinge. Just link and stick! javascript:insertsmilie('')

Hello

Right now I have all my MNH single stamps and plate blocks stored in those glassine type envelopes which is not convenient or attractive to look at.
And if as stampmaster suggest " Only use mounts for used stamps " then how should MNH singles and blocks be displayed in a book ?

Is there a different more desirable type of protective displayable mount than those type listed above ?

This is the 1st time I read this......a full time job when you have +20,000 mounted stamps

What damage does a good mount cause ? Thanks stampmaster

I did correct the #, based on my inventory database - sorry !

Use mounts. They're perfectly safe unless you're storing your collection in unsafe conditions (humidity, temperature, etc.) to begin with.

Hi all

As long as you use decent stamp mounts. I've seen collector use one type of stamp mount where the stamp is totally enclosed. When the collector wants to remove a stamp, almost next to impossible not to damage the stamp itself.

Other mounts over the years I've seen leave a brown stain on stamp.

How can you avoid unsafe conditions such as humidity, temperature, dust in the air, while it would appear a stamp mount would protect in the conditions, how about the mount itself, does not temperature affect the mount? If mount is affected, how about the stamp?

Really good mounts I understand protect your stamps, but still the mounts expand and then returns to its original size, then if conditions are right shrink, then later returns to its original size. Over many, many years and conditions what happens to the stamp inside?

If you want to keep your stamps in mounts, that's your choice. I feel as a stamp collector, we have a responsibility to protect our stamps as best we can for future generations of stamp collectors!

I used acid free stock books, with a wax paper type (forgot what they are called) material that covers the stamps. This is what I recommend if you are to collector Mint Never Hinged stamps. Or even mint hinged stamps. What you collect is really up to you. I cannot and no long else has the right to tell you want to collect. I just suggest we all share the responsibility to protect again damage.

Renden, I say 30,000 mounts, you have been busy!

Stampmaster

@stampmaster

[quote][/Renden, I say 30,000 mounts, you have been busy!quote]

I have been collecting since age 12 and my dad introduced me to mounts and paid for them at first but I was financially independent early on. I have 12 albums-stockbooks-stamps on carton covers (mounted) etc.etc and even my special CANADA1 album made with "Albumgen" (for the oldies). Inventory is at over 40,000 right now but a lot of stamps in the older albums were hinged and since I hate transferring, if they are cleanly hinged.....they stay that way.

stampmaster, if you find some links that discuss stamp mounts and their effects on stamps, please post them and thanks for your posts !
Rene

My opinion.
Using split back mounts with rarer mint stamps may be an issue, they can sometimes leaves a fine line in the gum. But it requires some pressure (like an overfilled album) and/or other poor environmental conditions. So for higher value mint stamps I would recommend against split back mounts. But I would not run out and start remounting any post 1940 mint collection for this issue.

Air circulation can be an issue that swings in either direction. It is favorable to limit air circulation if the ambient atmosphere has some types of air pollution. It is favorable to increase air circulation if acidic conditions exist. So like others have noted, mind your environment.

I am not aware of any current mounts which totally enclose the stamp but I agree that those old ones (with he black paper backing) should be avoided at all costs. And of course the old Crystal mounts should be avoided.
Don

Arthur Salm foundation about preservation. See Reports column.

http://www.collectorsclubchicago.or...undation.php

Thanks again !
@31studemaker
@redwoorandy

Hi Don, I learned something new just now after reading your posting. I did not know split back mounts and pressure could leave a line on mint stamps.

I like learning something every day, you made my day!

Stampmaster