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   "Eric Bustad"  wrote in message   
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   > rvl wrote:   
   > > I've been looking left and right about information on stamp albums.   
   > > I found quite a number of sites that sell printed pages for this or that   
   > > collection,   
   > > or pages where stamp has to be glued.   
   > >   
   > > I do not have a particular set of stamps, but a number of different   
   partial   
   > > sets that mean a lot to me.   
   > > What I'm looking for is stamp albums that contain clean pages with   
   > > transparent plastic strips.   
   > >   
   > > Anyone knows anything about this?   
   > > Are there any stores in Los Angeles, California that associated with   
   stamp   
   > > collecting?   
   > >   
   > > I would apreciate any advice.   
   > > Thank you.   
   >   
   > I would suggest looking in the Yellow Pages under "Stamps - Collectible"   
   > or "Stamp Dealers".  Stamp stores seem to be a dying breed, but there   
   > are still a few around.   
   >   
   > As for a stamp album, I would suggest a stock book.  These come in   
   > various sizes and have either glassine or mylar (registered tracemark of   
   > someone) pockets on white or black cardboard pages.   
   >   
   > = Eric   
   >   
      
   Another alternative is to use "Vario" pages, which fit a standard notebook   
   and come in several different pocket configurations, from 1 to 8 horizontal   
   pockets, along with vertical versions. Easy to move stamps & pages around,   
   black background. Most stamp dealers can get them, or check subway stamp   
   supplies online.   
      
   Scott out.   
      
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