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| The following listings of philatelic equipment and supplies are items that I find particularly handy and which I use myself. I think you will agree. I am not a supply dealer; you may be able to find these items elsewhere at lower prices. I carry these items as a convenience to my clients. I welcome your suggestions for other offerings. |
#1000016
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Stamp Mount Cutter This is the mount cutter that we prefer to use in the office and with our personal collections. Made sturdy enough to cut heavy paper, yet highly precise with a sensitive touch. 6.75-inch cutting length with spring-loaded cutting arm to make smooth, even cuts effortlessly. Clear plastic hold-down at the cutting edge is narrow enough to work with very small mounts and wide enough to hold firmly -- it can be removed for larger items. Crisp, clean cuts with confidence. The handy slide-out (removeable if you wish) storage drawer is terrific for keeping various small mount pieces. We have been using this for a couple of years, but I wish it had existed decades ago! Lower cost than other mount cutters of this size -- and I think it is better!
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#1000013
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Fundamentals of Philately (L.N. Williams, 1990 Revised Edition) Hardbound 862-page encyclopedic reference with information for every collector, exhibitor, or dealer, from beginner to specialist. Includes printing, ink, paper, watermarks, gum, perfs, design, etc. Hundreds of illustrations. Back in stock! |
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Ultra-Violet (UV) Light (long wave only) Very handy light requires only 4 "AA" batteries (not included). Long-wave UV works for all Scandinavian stamps and most others, but not for U.S. stamps. You can take it anywhere, easily fits in pants pocket or purse. NEVER LOOK INTO THE LIGHT. UV LIGHT CAN DAMAGE EYESIGHT AND ALSO CAUSE "SUNBURN". |
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| #1000004 |
Instanta Perforation Gauge In my opinion, this is the fastest and accurate perforation gauge there is. Accurate to a tenth of a perforation, with continuous measurement. You simply slide the stamp along until the perfs line up. Clear plastic, thus can be used for stamps on covers too. |
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| #1000009 |
Stamp Tongs High-quality, German-made tongs that we use ourselves. This 12 cm length is easiest to handle for most people. Pointed tip for greatest accuracy, but not the super-sharp tips that tend to cause accidents. |
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| #1000008 |
Illuminated Magnifier with Halogen Light and Dia Achromatic Lens In my opinion, this is the Cadillac of portable, hand-held, lighted magnifiers. With 10x power, embedded see-through millimeter gauge, and a low-distortion, color-corrected dia achromatic lines, this battery operated magnifier is the one that I use myself. Costly yes, but worth it! |
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| #1000012 |
Watermark Tray Black plastic virtually-unbreakable tray for watermarking your stamps. We do NOT sell watermark fluid. WARNING: Some fluids will damage stamps, including Norway V overprints; you must use a "safe" type. WARNING: WATERMARK FLUID IS DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH -- USE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREA. TAKE CARE. |
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| #1000011 |
Stamp Hinges, pack of 1000 Basic hinges. I am not aware of any hinges currently on the market that I would recommend for mint stamps. However, these hinges are perfectly okay for used stamps. |
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Cover Corner Mounts (Package of 120) The best cover corner mounts that I know of and use myself. 2-inch size, water-activated adhesive (lick and stick). I do not trust any of the pressure-sensitive adhesive cover mounts because I feel the adhesive is too close to the item and that, over time, problems could develop. These cover corner mounts are what I use in my own collection. Only two mounts are used per cover. Use on corners away from the stamps. |
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