what is the best way to scan hobby stamps? are microscopes connected to computers good?

Question

I am a stamp collector. I find it difficult to use the magnifying glass to find the minute differences.
is there a simpler way?
Thank you

Answer 1

You can use a microscope or an ordinary scanner. A scanner can give you an image of a stamp or even part of a stamp that fills your computer screen.

There are large magnifiers mounted on a flexible arm, with a circular light bulb. They are often sold for people doing fine sewing or other crafts, but they are very good for stamps. (Just don't leave them uncovered by a window, as the sun shining through a magnifier can start a fire.)