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How do I frame hundreds of stamps in one frame without sticking the stamp down and thus destroying it's value?

Stamp hinges and mylar overlay?

Thanks - as you can tell I am new to framing, and stamps

No, No, No... Stamp hinges went out in the 1960's. Today, collectors use specialized stamp mounts made of mylar, typically black on the back and clear on the face. Cut to size, these fit each stamp perfectly and protect as well as present.

Showgard is perhaps the most well known brand out there, and I might have a sample with me if you stop by my seminars on Sunday-Monday-Tuesday at the Spring Fair.

Collector's Centre Online

Please feel free to PM me directly if you have any further quetions.

John (Philatelist and Framer)

I have to agree with John, the mylar mounts are the thing and you can also get them in strips to cut to whatever size you want. Stanley Gibbons were always the experts when I was a collector and they have them on their website in various sizes http://www.stanleygibbons.com/stanleygi ... 15/SG34449

You can still get wet hinges, but these are mainly used for stamps that have been used and removed from the envelope, which normally (but not always) of no value. Assorted packets for school boy stamp collections might be an example. Although I had started to use the mylar strips or similar even in the late 60's.

Rolf, are those strips from StanleyGibbons the same as these from Lion http://www.lionpic.co.uk/product/Conser ... ,1759.aspx

They certainly look similar but are only 8mm at the front. I think the Stanley Gibbons ones cover the complete stamp. The Lion ones would be useful for larger objects where you just want to grip the edge. The example shows a photo, it could be a postcard but probably not stamps.