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Removing Stamps from Paper

The most practical method of removing stamps frompaper is to soak them in cold water. Merely place a quan-tity of stuck down stamps in a pan of water and allow tostand long enough to dissolve the gum. When the stampsbegin to float free of the paper, separate the stamps fromthe paper, place the stamps face down on some spread-out newspaper and allow to dry.

Any stamps that may have become creased or wrinkledcan be wetted again separately and pressed flat betweenblotters. Place some heavy books on the blotters so thatenough pressure will be exerted on the stamps to removethe wrinkles.

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