Scott Stamp Albums
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 SCOTTS 1962 SPECIALTY STAMP ALBUM ASIA USED PAGEG NO STAMPS $25.09 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 17m |
 2011 Scott Minuteman US Album Supplement $13.99 Time Remaining: 25d 16h 26m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 SCOTT INTERNATIONAL PAGES 28AB OVER 50 OFF RETAIL $61.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 15m |
 Scott US Stamp Pocket Catalog 2012 Spiral $19.99 Time Remaining: 13d 23h 34m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Scott US Brillant Stamp Album Part I 1845 1934 New $103.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 15h 27m |
 1944 Scott Modern Postage Stamp Album Fully Illustrated Price Reduced $14.97 Time Remaining: 16h 35m |
 100 Glassine Interleaving Sheets Scott International $14.89 Time Remaining: 20d 6h 20m Buy It Now for only: $14.89 |
 Scott Specialty Series Green 2 Post Stamp Album Binder and Slipcase $23.27 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 17h 39m |
 Scott Green Specialty Series German Democratic Republic Stamp Album 1949 1969 $14.50 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 20h |
 Scott US National Supplement 79 for Stamp issued in 2011 $13.99 Time Remaining: 14d 19h 31m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 Scott Specialty Series Canda Stamp Album Pages 1851 1952 $4.25 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 20h 32m |
 Scott Harris Canada Albums w Stamps $32.30 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 23h 3m |
 2011 Scott National US Album Supplement $13.99 Time Remaining: 20d 18h 42m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 US SCOTT STAMP STOCK BOOK RED 16 PAGES WHITE BRAND NEW FREE SHIPPING $15.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 42m |
 Scott Modern Postage Stamp Album Copyright 1940 Excellent $4.99 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 18m |
 SCOTT ALBUM IRELAND LITHUANIA BEGINNING TO LATE 60S 1349 $269.99 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 37m Buy It Now for only: $269.99 |
 SCOTT STAMP 16 PAGE STOCKBOOK BLACK PAGES RED COVER NEW + FREE SHIPPING $16.95 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 8m |
 SCOTT STAMP 16 PAGE STOCKBOOK BLACK PAGES TAN COVER NEW + FREE SHIPPING $16.95 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 8m |
 SCOTT ALBUM PART IV CLEAN 1956 59 1343 $119.99 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 37m Buy It Now for only: $119.99 |
 Scott 2 Minuteman Stamp Albums For United States With Slip Cases AK119Y $25.00 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 42m |
 1934 SCOTTS IMPERIAL POSTAGE STAMP ALBUM w Stamps $9.95 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 8m |
 Scott US Minuteman Supplement 43 for Stamp issued in 2011 $13.99 Time Remaining: 14d 19h 35m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 Scott National Postage Stamp Album Pages 1846 1985 Loose $82.00 Time Remaining: 1d 12h Buy It Now for only: $95.00 |
 SCOTT ALBUM GB IRAQ BEGINNING TO LATE 60S 1350 $299.99 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 37m Buy It Now for only: $299.99 |
 Scott Minuteman United States Stamp Album Binder $0.99 Time Remaining: 1d 19h 2m |
 VTG 1923 SCOTT US World Postage STamps Catalogue $22.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 23h 58m |
 Scott Modern World Stamp Album Binder for World Postage Stamps Through 1969 $19.99 Time Remaining: 1d 19h 50m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 3 SCOTT INTERNATIONAL 2 POST STAMP ALBUM BINDERS $37.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 21m |
 2 SCOTT SPECIALTY ALBUMS PLUS DUSTCASES 200 NEW QUAD BORDER B PAGES $33.04 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 25m |
 2 Scott Specialty Series Album Covers 2 thick Used $51.88 Time Remaining: 12d 24m Buy It Now for only: $51.88 |
 2 SCOTT INTERNATIONAL 2 POST STAMP ALBUM BINDERS PLUS A MINKUS GLOBAL BINDER $5.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 26m |
 Scott International Postage Stamp Album Part II w US section ONLY thru 2002 $14.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 3h |
 SCOTT ALBUM SUDAN TURKEY BEGINING TO LATE 60S EARLY 70S CLEAN ALBUM 1346 $249.99 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 37m Buy It Now for only: $249.99 |
 Scott Stamp Co Modern Postage Stamp Album International Stamps $49.99 Time Remaining: 2d 17h 50m |
 1938 Scott International Jr Stamp Album Almost Unused $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 16m |
 SCOTT STAMP 24 PAGE STOCKBOOK BLACK PAGES TAN COVER NEW + FREE SHIPPING $21.95 Time Remaining: 11d 17h 10m Buy It Now for only: $21.95 |
 WW 1959 1987 Scott International Album Mali to Nepal LK $16.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 19h 5m |
 Scott Minuteman Stamp Album W Supplements 1857 1979 United States United Nation $14.99 Time Remaining: 3d 3h 35m |
 SCOTT ALBUM ETH GOLD COAST BEGINING TO LATE 60S CLEAN ALBUM 1344 $299.99 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 37m Buy It Now for only: $299.99 |
 Scott 3 post Universal Binder and Slipcase $10.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 5h 11m |
 Scott International Album Vol I complete with over 1000 stamps incl US $129.00 Time Remaining: 3d 6h 35m |
 Scott Bicentennial Stamp Collecting Outfit Album SEALED $39.95 Time Remaining: 25d 48m Buy It Now for only: $39.95 |
 SPECIALTY SERIES STAMP ALBUM BY SCOTT ONLY SLIGHTLY USED SEE DETAILS BELOW SHOWN $22.49 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 17h 8m |
 SCOTT ALBUM ST KITTS SURINAM BEGINING TO 1968 CLEAN ALBUM 1344 $169.99 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 37m Buy It Now for only: $169.99 |
 SPECIALTY SERIES ALBUM BY SCOTT FOR FEDERAL AND STATE DUCK STAMPS SEE DETAILS $15.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 17h 17m |
 Scott Used Specialty Album German StatesColoniesOccupation Plebisites Etc $46.78 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 19h 17m |
 Scott Specialty Postage Stamp Album Binder Slip Case 90 Quadruled Pages $59.99 Time Remaining: 28d 21h 32m Buy It Now for only: $59.99 |
 Scott Used Specialty Album Germany Empire 1872 1970Colonies Occupation $41.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 19h 25m |
 Scott UsedSpecialty Album German ColoniesSemi PostalsOccupationsOffices Etc $26.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 19h 32m |
 SCOTT ALBUM ABU AUSTRIA BEGINNING TO MIDE 70S NO STAMPS 1347 $59.99 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 37m Buy It Now for only: $59.99 |
 Scott UsedSpecialty Album German OfficialsOccupationOffices inBerlin $26.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 19h 37m |
 Scott UsedSpecialty Album German Airs Semi Postals $26.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 19h 39m |
 SCOTT ALBUM NEW CALADONIA PITCAIRN ISLANDS BEGINNING TO LATE 60S 1348 $269.99 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 37m Buy It Now for only: $269.99 |
 1939 VTG HC The International Postage Stamp Album Junior Edition Scott Pub $1.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 21h 21m |
 P55 Two Lightly Used Scott National Binders $25.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 22h 40m |
 SCOTT CATALOGUE 2012 VOLUME 6 SAN Z Scott12V6 $67.50 Time Remaining: 21d 18h 9m Buy It Now for only: $67.50 |
 LOT 4 SCOTT USA STAMP ALBUMS EMPTY DATED THROUGH 60s AND EARLY 70s $41.65 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 23h 24m |
 Two Scott Lighthouse 32 Page Used Stamp Stock Books $9.99 Time Remaining: 4d 1h 58m |
 WW British Europe Asia Stamp Collection 19 Scott Album $3,899.00 Time Remaining: 8d 20h 36m Buy It Now for only: $3,899.00 |
 MINT Cond Never Used Scott SPECIALTY SERIES Album AUSTRIA ETC Plus 5 Others $24.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 3h 33m |
Using an Album to Conserve Your Stamps
In order for the hobbyist to maintain an existing collection, this should be stored in a safe place free from dirt and other problems. Some people encase it in glass while others put it in a shelf. For people who collect stamps, the best place to preserve it is in an album.
The first stamp album was made by Mr. Stanley Gibbons in the 19th century. Though this was primitive back then, this was the best way to take care of it. The problem was removing it since these did not have plastic slips to hold it. After addressing this problem, the modern album evolved.
The album used for stamps is different from those used to hold photographs. Each page has layers of plastic slips on it which can hold a number of stamps per page.
An album can be purchased at the local hobby store or in the bookstore. Since these only have a few pages, it will be a good idea to buy the type that can add more pages later on.
Since the price of albums may be a bit expensive, perhaps ordering it from the internet can save the person some money.
Some albums can only hold a few stamps per page. This is because placing stamps on the opposite side could damage it. Since this does not maximize the number of pages per album, it will be better to get the kind that has a plastic cover in between the pages.
There are many ways to arrange stamps in the album. Those that belong to a certain year can be placed together. If the person has a lot of certain kind, this can also be placed in the same manner.
Some stamps are also grouped in a certain collection. By finding all of these and putting it the album, other collectors will pay more for it since it takes to complete.
Proper care should be given when transferring the stamps to the album. This will require some special tools such as a pair of tongs and magnifying glass to transport it safely especially when it is from an envelope.
Another way to get stamps will be buying it in rolls then transferring it to the album. Proper care must be given at all times so the collector can sell it at a good price.
The stamps inside the album should not be exposed to direct sunlight for a long time and must be stored in room temperature to prevent it from discoloration.
The best kind of album to preserve stamps is the kind that has hinges or mounts on it. This will make it easier to take out when the collector wants to trade it with a fellow hobbyist.
Some albums come separately with the pages that are used to hold the stamps. By picking the right kind that will suit the needs of the hobbyist, the person will have a good time making the collection get bigger.
The album is something that is easy to carry around. Being lightweight, the person will able to bring it to exhibitions and conventions that are venues to trade stamps.
This is better than holding the stamps in the folder or an envelope that could fall or get damaged when it is carried around.
Stamp collecting is a hobby that takes time to expand. As the collection gets bigger, the person has to buy more albums. By finding a reputable supplier, the hobbyist will be assured that the stamps are in a safe place until such time that it will be sold or traded with other kinds.
There are many companies that produce albums for hobbyists. By doing some research on the quality, the person will find the right one to handle the stamps.
People who decide to pursue something like a hobby should be prepared with the responsibility that goes with it. Since taking care of it will require some money, the person has to think of the bigger picture.
The album can make it all happen. By inserting the stamps properly in between the pages, this will really count when the time comes that the collector decides to trade it with other people or sell it and make a decent profit.
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