*** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** Hi, the 12c stamp below looks way too dull. How would you try to get it somewhat livelier? To compare I scanned it together with a contemporary 10c. I'd be gratefull for any advice.
I'd try a cool water bath. Soak it in cool water for an hour or so, gently brush the stamp with a small paint brush to help loosen the grunge, rinse in clean cool water, let it dry to just damp (drip dry) then place between two clean pieces of paper and set a stamp catalogue on top until tomorrow or the next day. Also while still damp, unfold any bent perf tips. One bottom left?
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Posted 08/03/2025 09:40 am
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How would you try to get it somewhat livelier? To compare I scanned it together with a contemporary 10c. I'd be gratefull for any advice.
