I recently purchased a full mint sheet of one hundred 1946 postage stamps. I want to have them framed as a 60th birthday gift, but don't want to destroy the stamps potential value in the process. How do I mount and frame postage stamps so that they are presented well and maintain their value?
2006-08-11 04:30:46 · 3 answers · asked by InquiringMind 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Your local library should carry that type of information...
2006-08-17 10:14:27 · answer #1 · answered by Ms.Capulet 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Postage Stamp Frame
2016-10-18 03:32:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most 1946 stamps are not realy expensive, so don't worry too much about the "value" - the value of your gift will be the thought and care you put into it.
If you can, get a stamp mount to put the stamps in before framing. These are acid-free and will protect the stamps. One source is http://www.subwaystamp.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ZBR006M
Stamps look nice with a matte in a color that complements their design color or a white matte, but since they are a somewhat odd size, you will probably need to have the matte custom made at a frame shop.
Good luck - I hope the birthday person loves your gift!
2006-08-14 16:36:16 · answer #3 · answered by Maple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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How do you safely mount and frame postage stamps?
I recently purchased a full mint sheet of one hundred 1946 postage stamps. I want to have them framed as a 60th birthday gift, but don't want to destroy the stamps potential value in the process. How do I mount and frame postage stamps so that they are presented well and maintain their value?
2015-08-04 13:30:46 · answer #4 · answered by Rivka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use special acid free paper and mount with a mat framing them so they have adequate space.
do NOT use any glues to hold them.
try asking a framing shop or a stamp collector how they would suggest mounting the stamps.
you won't destroy the stamps and the value whatever it is will be retained... often the way stamps are kept and or mounted in frames can add slightly to the value.
good luck. It sounds like a lovely gift.
2006-08-16 09:25:32 · answer #5 · answered by surfnsfree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
safely mount frame postage stamps
2016-01-24 03:00:27 · answer #6 · answered by Sandra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take them to a proffessional and choose a nice frame for them to be mounted in that complements the stamps - let them mount them then it's done properly make sure your covered by damage insurance beforre work starts just in case
2006-08-19 00:06:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should take it to a prefessional. they can seal it first . and then frame it.
2006-08-11 04:34:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋