HowTos Index

How To Detect Stamp Paper Thins
Detecting Stamp Thins. A thin is an area of paper that is missing from the back of a postage stamp. It generally has a see-through appearance when held up to a light, and often occurs when a hinge is improperly removed from the stamp gum. Learn how to detect thins and protect yourself from fraudulent stamp repairs.

How To Use a Stamp Mount
How to Use a Postage Stamp Mount. The proper way to place a stamp into your stamp album. Make sure your stamps are safe, secure, and free of damage with this how to guide.

How To Use a Stamp Hinge
How to Use a Postage Stamp Hinge. The proper way to place a stamp into your stamp album. Make sure your stamps are safe, secure, and free of damage with this how to guide.

How To Place Stamps in an Album
After a recent trip to the bookstore, you bring home your very first stamp binder, a thick heavy book filled pictures of almost every United States stamp you can imagine. Now the only question is, "how do I put my stamps in my album?" Learn the answer to this question and others with this About Guide to placing stamps in Your album.