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How to use a hinge: Fold hinge. Apply hinge to reverse side of stamp. Place stamp into album. The new hinge is flat and usually gummed on one side.It is prepared for use by folding it at about one third ofits length. The short end is then moistened slightly andapplied to the stamp so that the folded edge is just belowthe perforations at the top (or side for very tall stamps).Next the long end is moistened and with the tongs thestamp is placed in its proper position in the album. AgainI caution you to use only a very small amount of mois-ture and apply this moisture only to the extreme ends of the hinge. If your stamp is properly mounted (as shownin the illustration) the stamp may be gently pulled towardyou and then tipped up so the back may be inspected atany time. |
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