Mount Size For Queen Victoria Jubilees

Mount size for Queen Victoria jubilees?
Iam getting ready to transfer my jubilees and small queens into my album but would like to know what size mounts I should use. I will be using clear mounts not the black backing ones so I would like the mount to be a wee bit on the larger size

Hello irishjack,

If you don't already have a perforation gauge with a mm measuring scale, run out and get one. Maybe also spend about $15 or so on a little guillotine device - Lighthouse and Unitrade both have models that cut the mounts AND have a mm scale for measuring the stamp befoe cutting the mount to fit your particular needs and desires.

On a related point, size will be at least partially determined by the amount of space you want around the stamp as it sits inside the mount. I now prefer a larger "border" than in my earlier days using mounts.

If you simply want the size of a typical stamp, check the Unitrade cataloque. However, for any stamps in the classic period, variations in perf techniques will also cause "jumbos" and smaller-than-typical stamps to happen.

Sorry - I'm sure you wanted a much more A+B=C answer.

Peter

I use a guillotine myself. Just remember to take the stamp out BEFORE you cut it to shape lol. I have been mounting my stamps this way for years.

Chimo

Bujutsu

The stamps are 25mm high x 35mm wide. I cut mine all 4mm longer than the stamp, and that gave an even 2mm border all the way around. So a 25x39 would be the pre-cut mount unless you want a smaller border on the ends.