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   Message 537 of 1,744   
   Ian Billings to All   
   Re: molded stamps   
   07 Apr 04 19:27:04   
   
   From: ian@norvic-philatelics.co.uk   
      
   TC wrote:   
      
   >>I have some Apollo 8 stamps and some First Man On The Moon stamps that I had   
   >>in a home safe. Somehow the stamps got some mold and mildew on them. What is   
   >>the best way to clean these stamps, or is there even a way to clean them   
   >>without damaging them?   
   >   
   > Are they MINT or USED?   
   > Mildew is pretty serious.   
   > try soaking in alcohol and then Hydrogen Peroxide.   
   > with mildew they are worthless anyway.   
   >   
   > Blair   
      
   Given that they are common, wash them and use them for postage; at least you   
   get your   
   money back   
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   Ian Billings   
   Norvic Philatelics   
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