Would Gluing Stamps To Paper Damage Them

I inherited an album of used stamps that were glued to the paper, are the stamps damaged by being glued and can they be taken off

That depends on the glue.

Most stamps from most countries at most times bore WAG (Water-Activated Gum).

In the old days, some (most often young) collectors would lick the stamps and place them in their album.

Soak them in tepid water, the gum goes away, the stamps are fine.

For more information, google:

soaking site:https://www.stampcommunity.org/

However, more recently (decade/two), most countries are using a form of PSA (Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive).

Simple soaking in tepid water will get you nowhere with PSA stamps, but there are solutions.

For more information, google:

pure citrus site:https://www.stampcommunity.org/

Of course, collectors might also have used whatever glue they had handy.

Try soaking in water, and report your results.

Cheers,

/s/ ikeyPikey

Thank you so much.