Stamp Collecting Albums
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 Patriot Postage Stamp Album of the United States $4.99 Time Remaining: 1h 47m |
 Lighthouse Stockbook 64 Pgs Black 30 OFF $36.45 Time Remaining: 13d 1h 16m Buy It Now for only: $36.45 |
 ISREAL LEUCHTTURM ALBUMS 1948 80 $143.99 Time Remaining: 2h 6m |
 100 Brand New Stamp Dealer Stock Pages To Protect Display Your Stamps $9.88 Time Remaining: 22d 7h 23m Buy It Now for only: $9.88 |
 WHITE ACE FIRST DAY COVER ALBUM $10.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 54m |
 OLD CRUSADER STAMP ALBUM w SOME STAMPS $9.99 Time Remaining: 3h 43m |
 25 Stock Pages 3 S 3 Rows for Plate Block S S stamp $12.95 Time Remaining: 6d 1h 20m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 |
 Glassine Interleaving 8 1 2 x 11 three ring binder package of 100 $8.58 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 55m |
 NESTLES POSTAGE STAMP ALBUM from 1958 with 200 Worldwide Stamps $9.99 Time Remaining: 4h 23m |
 Lighthouse Stockbooks 32 Pgs Padded Buy 2 Get 1 FREE Asstd Colors $59.90 Time Remaining: 15d 17h 21m Buy It Now for only: $59.90 |
 Canada Stamp Album empty Jacques Cartier French English 1851 1977 $6.99 Time Remaining: 4h 27m |
 SCOTTS 1962 SPECIALTY STAMP ALBUM ASIA USED PAGEG NO STAMPS $25.09 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 10m |
 Lighthouse Stockbook 64 Pgs Green 30 OFF $36.45 Time Remaining: 13d 1h 23m Buy It Now for only: $36.45 |
 New 280pcs Stamp Protector Sleeve Holder for Wen T46 Monkey Dragons 6 Mix Sizes $7.99 Time Remaining: 6h 8m |
 SCOTT INTERNATIONAL PAGES 28AB OVER 50 OFF RETAIL $61.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 7m |
 2011 Scott Minuteman US Album Supplement $13.99 Time Remaining: 25d 16h 19m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 150 QUICK MOUNT PRERULED STAMP ALBUM PAGES SEALED PACKAGE $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 14h 23m |
 Fleetwood Proofcard Collection Album Binder Only Excellent Condition $4.44 Time Remaining: 15h 5m |
 Minkus 2002 All American Part 1 Supplement NEW $18.95 Time Remaining: 9d 18h 15m Buy It Now for only: $18.95 |
 Scott US Brillant Stamp Album Part I 1845 1934 New $103.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 15h 20m |
 Lighthouse Saarland Hingeless Pages 1947 1959 New $9.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 16h 26m |
 25 Stock Pages 7 S 7 Rows for Small Regular Stamps $12.95 Time Remaining: 6d 1h 25m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 |
 1944 Scott Modern Postage Stamp Album Fully Illustrated Price Reduced $14.97 Time Remaining: 16h 28m |
 Minkus 1995 All American Part 1 Supplement NEW $19.95 Time Remaining: 9d 18h 17m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
 32 PAGES SIDES STAMPS ALBUM NEW in original packaging STOCKBOOK size 305x227 mm $38.00 Time Remaining: 16h 34m |
 IMPERIAL STAMP ALBUM BARGAIN $10.25 Time Remaining: 16h 59m |
 Lighthouse Stockbook 64 Pgs Green Padded 30 OFF $35.95 Time Remaining: 11d 23h 15m Buy It Now for only: $35.95 |
 Scott Specialty Series Green 2 Post Stamp Album Binder and Slipcase $23.27 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 17h 32m |
 Lighthouse Blue Padded 4 Ring Stamp Album Binder and Slipcase $10.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 17h 43m |
 Lighthouse Stockbook 64 Pgs Blue 30 OFF $36.45 Time Remaining: 13d 1h 21m Buy It Now for only: $36.45 |
 KABE Blue Padded 4 Post Stamp Album Binder $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 17h 54m |
 Schaubek Aland Islands Blue Padded Illustrated Stamp Album Slipcase 1984 2004 $9.49 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 18h 22m |
 MINKUS ALL AMERICAN 2011 Part1 REGULAR COMMEMORATIVE US STAMPS issued in 2011 $13.99 Time Remaining: 15d 17h 37m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 KABE Deutschland Germany Brown 2 Post Padded Illustrated Stamp Album 1949 1976 $3.25 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 18h 37m |
 Schaubek Aland Islands Blue Padded Illustrated Stamp 1984 1995 $0.99 Time Remaining: 18h 56m |
 SuperSafe Deluxe Horizontal 2 Pocket REFILL Pages refill pages ONLY $8.99 Time Remaining: 28d 16h 33m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 Middle East Album Pages in excellent condition $29.00 Time Remaining: 19h |
 Lighthouse Saargebiet Saarland Oberschlesien Deutschland Stamp Album 1920 59 $26.25 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 19h 25m |
 Leather Stockbook Lighthouse 32 Pgs Black 30 OFF $39.95 Time Remaining: 24d 3h 44m Buy It Now for only: $39.95 |
 KABE Berlin Blue 4 Post Padded Illustrated Stamp Album 1952 1987 $0.99 Time Remaining: 19h 35m |
 Scott Green Specialty Series German Democratic Republic Stamp Album 1949 1969 $14.50 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 19h 53m |
 GREEN 32 Page Hardcover Stamp Stock Book WHITE Pages Double Glassine 9 Strips $23.95 Time Remaining: 20d 6h 37m Buy It Now for only: $23.95 |
 Scott Specialty Series Canda Stamp Album Pages 1851 1952 $4.25 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 20h 24m |
 5 NEW Lighthouse Blue Vario G Classic Binders 50 off $115.00 Time Remaining: 13d 18h 51m Buy It Now for only: $115.00 |
 2004 Mystic US Liberty Supplement 30 pages in all $1.99 Time Remaining: 20h 54m |
 2 Used Leatherette Sheet Stock Book Binders w sleeves $2.99 Time Remaining: 21h 4m |
 Leather Stockbook Lighthouse 64 Pgs Red 30 OFF $62.95 Time Remaining: 19d 4h 29m Buy It Now for only: $62.95 |
 7 Used 3 Ring Binders $6.99 Time Remaining: 21h 29m |
 F041 LINDNER HINGLESS PAGES LIECHTENSTEIN 1996 178 85 B1NR107 108 $2.00 Time Remaining: 22h 50m |
 2 for 1 NEW Lighthouse Black Vario G Classic Binders $49.95 Time Remaining: 19h 16m Buy It Now for only: $49.95 |
 F042 LINDNER HINGLESS PAGES LIECHTENSTEIN 1996 178 85 B1NR109 110 $2.00 Time Remaining: 22h 51m |
 Scott Harris Canada Albums w Stamps $32.30 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 22h 55m |
 Minkus 2000 All American Part 1 Supplement NEW $18.95 Time Remaining: 18h 57m Buy It Now for only: $18.95 |
 F043 LINDNER HINGLESS PAGES ISRAEL 19901992 1997 157 K B1NR 17 25 $7.50 Time Remaining: 22h 55m |
 2 First Day cover albums $11.03 (17 Bids) Time Remaining: 23h 27m |
 Leather Stockbook Lighthouse 64 Pgs Black 30 OFF $62.95 Time Remaining: 19d 4h 35m Buy It Now for only: $62.95 |
 KABE Deutsche Demokratische Republik 4 Post Illustrated Stamp Album 1970 1975 $0.99 Time Remaining: 1d 12m |
 White Ace Israel 1981 SUPPLEMENT for TAB SINGLES NEW and in original envelope $4.00 Time Remaining: 1d 21m |
 Scott US Stamp Pocket Catalog 2012 Spiral $19.99 Time Remaining: 13d 23h 27m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 White Ace Israel 1973 SUPPLEMENT for SINGLES NEW and in original envelope $3.00 Time Remaining: 1d 21m |
Supplies You'll Need for Stamp Collecting
Stamp collecting is a hobby which is loved worldwide. In the United States alone, there is an estimated 20 million stamp collectors. It is a long tradition that has continued and will continue to exist.
Why is stamp collecting so popular? It is a hobby that doesn't need many expensive tools or equipments. However, there are some basic tools that a collector must have to be able to further enjoy collecting and preserve the stamp in good condition. These tools are usually inexpensive and can be purchased easily. Here are some of the supplies for stamp collecting:
Albums
These albums are very significant in the whole stamp collecting hobby because it secures the stamps and allow the collector to be able to organize the stamp collection and at the same time display them in an attention-grabbing way.
One must be able to know what kind of albums to use for his stamp collection. A good stamp album would have thick pages which can hold a lot of handling and stress. It must also have ample space for the stamps so as not to get them too crowded. The binding of the album must be sturdy and strong to hold the pages more effectively. Last, but not the least, the pages must be acid-free.
Mounts and Hinges
The small rectangular pieces of gum-coated paper or glassine are called stamp hinges. They are used to attach the stamps to the pages of the stamp album. They work like ordinary door or cabinet hinges. These hinges do not cost very much. In fact, one can purchase a thousand of them while spending only a few dollars.
Another tool can be used to attach the stamp into the stamp album pages, this is the stamp mount. Unlike stamp hinges, stamp mounts do not damage the gum of the stamp. Mounts have sleeves where the stamps are inserted, therefore eliminating the need to attach the stamp to a gum-coated hinge. These mounts costs more than the stamp hinges and are usually used to hold the more expensive kinds of stamps.
Tongs
These are comparable to ordinary tweezers. These tongs are usually made from plastic or stainless steel. They are used for handling the stamp to prevent damaging it. Using tongs for expensive stamps is a must because a simple touch can destroy or decrease the value of a stamp.
Magnifying glass
In collecting stamps, one of the greatest thrills is examining the items. A magnifying glass is needed in order to effectively assess the stamp at hand. This will allow a collector to spot certain tears, damages or errors on stamps.
Envelopes
Thin translucent envelopes made of glassine come in different sized and are used for storing and sorting the stamps before they are placed in the stamp album. These can also be useful in mailing the stamps to other people.
Watermark Detector
This will allow a collector to see the embossed pattern that was printed on the stamp which indicates the time when the stamp was made. Although not all stamps are embossed with watermarks, having a watermark detector sure is handy.
Catalogs
These are good references for one to be able to assess the value of his stamps. Usually, these catalogs give some useful information or interesting facts about certain stamps which they feature.
The world of stamp collecting is an exciting and wonderful one. Stamps tell the story of the world and its history. Having the proper stamp collecting supplies can make the whole experience of stamp collecting more intense and fun.
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