Stamp collecting, known as philately, is a relaxing and enriching hobby. Details about lighthouse stamp drying book a4 size extra strong blotting paper and film. Although as many as 5,000 of these stamps are still in use, the book also contains many rare images that can no. Jan 06, 2016 the design nostalgia of japans train station stamps. Please note, the goshuin sometimes also called shuin, without the japanese honorific is. Since inks are very thick they take a few seconds to dry, so id opt for a. Accompanying the book is an 11 page english language pamphlet that discusses the early foreign post offices in japan. The hot air in regular food dehydrators dries foods from the outside. Stamp drying book pressgreat gift for stamp collectors. The japan temple stamp book kawasaki, kanagawa japan travel. Safe manual stamp drying press for sale at mystic stamp company.
I am going back to drying my stamps on blotting paper and air drying them and will flatten them once dry in. Goshuin are temple stamps which can be received in a special book, the goshuincho. I soak a lot of kiloware and have used drying books in the past, but i find they eventually develop a mold problem as i use them so heavily. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. So with two books filled, i only use an 812 x 11 space with the books stacked and drying rather than the stamps spread out over two leaves of the table. Nov 07, 20 japanese stamp books are a fun way to visit japanese historic sites and provide lasting memories of your adventures.
May 22, 2011 the first couple pages of the book also includes a train map of all of japan, making it easy to keep track where youve already been. A guide to goshuin japanese shrine and temple stamps book and bag. The desert magic ii book is a higher capacity version of the magic drying book which can also easily accommodate blocks or souvenir sheets. They are small enough to place several of the peanuts gang behind the brick wall they use in the comic strips. National album to the huge assortment of international scott country albums, you can count on finding every scott national, international and speciality album supplement for sale at amos advantage.
The stamps are in a sturdy plastic box inside of the packaging, which was wellprotected. Postage stamp paper is the foundation or substrate of the postage stamp to which the ink for the. Stamp drying book with 10 sheets made from extra strong blotting card and 10 extra strong interleaves. See more ideas about japanese stamp, stamp collecting and postage stamps. The japan post service offers new issues japanese stamps on a regular basis. The design nostalgia of japans train station stamps. Beautiful, archival philatelic supplies are available for high value stamps, covers, errors guaranteeing your stamps do not lose their value due to their storage environment. This premium stamp drying book is a very useful accessory with its heavy cover for keeping stamps flat and spiral binding for easy access.
These are allowed to dry, then a piece of thin paper is placed over. The japan temple stamp book kawasaki, kanagawa japan. Fast and easy way to press and dry stamps for same day use with better results than traditional drying methods. Manual stamp drying press the old drying book has seen its day. Goshuin temple stamps the most japanese souvenir to get. Drying book 10 sheets extrastrong blotting board with. The release paper will not permit stamps to adhere to the drying surface. Safe stamp drying press the old drying book has seen its day. Living in japan for many years and having realized that there is a real interest in collecting japanese stamps, we decided to setup this site to provide stamp aficionados with access to and information on the latest japan postage stamps, and in particular, the latest japan new issues and other mint condition furusato hometown and japan. Japan philatelic group limited, 3 hamilton way, farnham common, buckinghamshire, sl2 3tt phone. This temple is very famous around nagano and was even visited by the dalai lama. The drying press is quicker than other methods it will have your stamps ready to mount in your album on the same day.
The special paper does not allow stamps to stick to its release surface and can be used over and over again without loss of function. The story of japans postal system with its postage stamps and related postal history goes back centuries. Dont take it directly out of the soaking pan into the drying book, as the water is essential a dilute glue solution i. After soaking off the paper you have to let the stamps nearly dry out before putting them in, otherwise the pages tend to go black,as i found out with my first book. The absence of plastic interleaves shortens the time traditionally needed to dry stamps. Comprehensive treatment of imitations with a mark and also those without a mark. It will leave your stamps will dry, wrinklefree, and ready to add to your collection. Old stamps vintage stamps postage stamp design commemorative stamps chicken art watercolor drawing my stamp mail art stamp collecting. This listing is for a showgard desert magic ii stamp drying book.
All know stamp adhesives are rejected and this book can be used many times without loss of function. The absence of plastic interleaves shortens drying time. This is mainly because of the ink, which still needs to dry. After soaking stamps off their covers, place them in a convenient drying press. Lighthouse stamp drying book a4 size extra strong blotting paper and film. From train stations to temples and shrines, discover japans hobby of collectible. Although as many as 5,000 of these stamps are still in use, the book also contains many rare images that can no longer be found. Choose from drop down menu standard stamp drying book with plastic binding 10 sheets of extra strong blotting paper overall size 220 x 300 mm 8 2 3 x. Japanese stamp books are a fun way to visit japanese historic sites and provide lasting memories of your adventures. Postage stamps and postal history of japan wikipedia.
The comb bound showgard desert magic drying book uses a special release paper that has been shown to be ideal for stamp drying procedures. All know stamp adhesives are rejected and this book can be used. The book presents philatelic material covers and stamps from ishikawas award winning philatelic collection of foreign mail and post offices british, united states and. Unfollow stamp drying book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Kiloware are perfect for buying many stamps at low prices. You can learn about science, history, currency, politics, and art with stamp collecting. Dump the stamps into a fresh pan of water while you are sorting the stamps from the leftover envelope paper.
Once the stamp is removed from the envelope or postal card, collectors can finish the process with a stamp drying book, or use a stamp press to assure an undamaged stamp ready for your collection. We carry simple, easy to understand stamp collecting books on philately for beginners, as well as for the more advanced collector. The japanese temple redstamp notebook is a small book that you can bring to. Browse all of the scott stamp album supplements for sale at amos advantage.
Stamp collecting books learn how to collect stamps. Greeting, eto calligraphy, new year, definitive stamps are all categorized as otherstamp from 2014. Evansde violini, forgeries of the dragon, cherry blossom and koban postage stamps of japan, i. After soaking the stamps and blotting them dry what is the best way to flatten the stamps. The countrys first modern postal service got started in 1871, with mail professionally travelling between kyoto and tokyo as well as the latter city and osaka. The release paper will not permit stamps, even those with problem gums like pva, to adhere to the drying surface. Japan nippon stamps selling price list for japan buying. Whats really nice, is each book holds enough stamps to fill an entire leaf on the table.
It has 10 extrastrong blotting sheetsand 10 extrastrong interleaves. Scott stamp albums have asia covered, beginning with china albums for china, peoples republic of china and the republic of china on taiwan. Stamp drying book with 10 sheets made from extrastrong blotting card and 10 extra strong interleaves. A unique and beautiful way of recording your travels, a japan stamp book or goshuincho is perfect souvenir for those with limited suitcase space. No need for stamp drying books, just a heavy phone book. Collecting goshuin is booming as a hobby in japan, and the more you collect, the more youre sure to appreciate each. Almost every week, a new issue stamp is out up for sale and japan philatelists and other collectors of japanese stamps take this chance to enrich their stamp collections with yet another exotic kitte. The showgard desert magic drying system utilizes a special release paper with heavy blotting pages. If youre traveling in japan, youre most likely going to be visiting a whole lot of shrines and temples. The desert stamp drying book uses a special release paper that is ideal for stamp drying. A thin is a section on the back of the stamp where the paper has been partially peeled away. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.
These maintain the shape of the drying book even after many years of use and prevents the stamps from sticking. The safe drying book press is made of heavy fiberglass reinforced, shockproof plastic. Drying soaked stamps without a drying book stamp community. Mine comes from zenkoji temple in nagano prefecture. Stamp forgeries of japan stampforgeries of the world. You can find these books at many temples or shrines, and usually cost around 1,500 yen.
The blotter and vinyl sheets can be resused many times before needed replacing. Get the best deal for japanese stamps from the largest online selection at. Supplied with 20 blotting sheets and 5 vinyl sheets for gum side of stamps. These unsorted clippings from letters and packages are full of surprises and great value. Safe manual stamp drying press for sale at mystic stamp. I use several pages, and note the page number, so i can find the stamps. Over the past 50 years, we have established a great network of highquality kiloware suppliers, which is how we have access to packs of 50 to 5000 g from collections all over the world.
That works okay if you are only doing a few dozen at a time, but i do 1,0002,000 at a go. Even though the pages have warped over time, the stamps still dry nice and flat. I found the stamps, although fsairly dry when putting them into this book tended to stick to the plastic sheets despire being well soaked and washed off gum. Our service of providing new issue of japan on the website will end with the information issued up to 2017. The japanese temple redstamp notebook is a small book that you can bring to the thousands of shrines and temples around japan. I soaked stamps for 2 and a half hours on saturday. This apak advanced stamp drying book is described by its manufacturer as a spiral bound drying book that uses a specially coated paper that will your stmaps to dry and stick to its unique surface. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Hey tad the recent self adhesives dont soak off in water.
Lighthouse stamp drying book a4 size extra strong blotting. Each book contains seven blotters with six release pages. Kiloware stamp mixtures from around the world large. The differences in appearance between wet and dry printed stamps can sometimes be quite noticeable, with dry printed stamps generally having. In some situations, particularly with the new selfadhesive stamps, use of a lindner stamp removal fluid is helpful.
Stamp soaking and drying tools to separate stamps from envelope paper, collectors soak them in water, which weakens the stamp glue and allows the stamp and paper to drift apart. Each book contains stamps collected from train stations, attractions, and. Showgard desert magic ii stamp drying book by honest steal. This innovative drying book is a must for flat out soaking of stamps off paper. These maintain the shape of the drying book even after many years of. As you can see, i have two books, as the first one is completely full. Drying books or stamp press stamporama discussions. Goshuin are stamps you can collect at almost all temples and shrines in japan, and collecting a notebook full of them makes a really meaningful memento of your trip. This took place in the midst of the rapid industrialization and social reorganization that the meiji period symbolized in. The absence of plastic interleaves shortens drying time dramatically. But a new technology developed in japan has made it possible to dry fruits and vegetables while keeping them close to their original color, shape, and flavor.
The release paper does not allow stamps to stick to it and can be used over and over. The book measures 8 12 x 5 14 and contains 7 blotter pages and 6. This book contains 7 blotters with 6 release pages. There are several lengthy discussions here about the best way to remove them from the paper. Aug 22, 2019 if youre traveling in japan, youre most likely going to be visiting a whole lot of shrines and temples.
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