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   Message 285 of 1,744   
   Roger to David F.   
   Re: Help   
   29 Nov 03 21:10:09   
   
   From: Monkey@Zoo.fsnet.co.uk   
      
   "David F."  wrote in message   
   news:3fc905f8_1@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...   
   > > I have a collection from being a young lad. At one time album was   
   exposed to   
   > > damp which caused some stamps to stick together.   
   > > What advice do you give to separate them, as many suggestions will be   
   > > appreciated   
   > > Thank You       "Roger"   
   > > ===================================================   
   >   
   >   
   > Two possibilities here....   
   >   
   > If it is NOT important to keep the gum intact, just soak them in warm   
   > water, then dry them separately on blotting paper.   
   >   
   >> David.   
   > =================================================   
   Thanks David,  I'll give it ago.As I know some are fairly valuable early   
   english and foriegn. If gum is missing would it affect value much.   
   With used ones there would be no gum.   
   "Roger"   
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