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One important part of stamp collecting & vintage postage is having the right tools. With storing them and using them, there are a few helpful things to know.
Whenever you’re not using your vintage postage, keep it out of direct sunlight and in a dry environment. I always use glassine envelopes to help with this. They are acid free and moisture can’t get in, so they’re sure to keep your stamps healthy looking for as long as possible. I don’t recommend keeping them in any kind of paper envelope
Glue stick is the way to go for adhering vintage postage. Ask anyone who knows and they’ll agree. Water won’t work because over time the glue weakens and becomes brittle. You may end up with wrinkled stamps that aren’t sticking to your envelopes. Licking is definitely out because of the amount of chemicals and weirdness they used back to create it. I always trust Elmer’s Glue Sticks but I’m sure there are plenty of others that work well too.
If you’re collecting stamps to enjoy them, store them in an album meant for just that! Here’s one I really love. They’ll be made with all acid free materials and will usually have a sheet of glassine between pages. It’s the best way to keep your stamps sage! This one comes in green and blue.
