Peru Query

I am about to lightly soak some early Peru
of gunk and part hinges. With regards to the embossed "grille"
issues, do the members think pressing will likely damage them?
anybody have experience with these?
I guess same goes for the early Portuguese embossed busts
while I am at it.
Thanks.

On Wed, 15 Sep 2004 06:54:41 +0800, "Rodney"
wrote:

I am about to lightly soak some early Peru
of gunk and part hinges. With regards to the embossed "grille"
issues, do the members think pressing will likely damage them?
anybody have experience with these?
I guess same goes for the early Portuguese embossed busts
while I am at it.
Thanks.

Never press down grills or embossings, particularly the
latter, and when placing the stamp(s) into your drying book
(I trust you have one of those) rest at most a medium-weight
book atop after closing to ensure that the stamp(s) dry flat
whilst preserving any and all grills and embossings.

Alan

On Wed, 15 Sep 2004 06:54:41 +0800, "Rodney"
wrote:

I am about to lightly soak some early Peru
of gunk and part hinges. With regards to the embossed "grille"
issues, do the members think pressing will likely damage them?
anybody have experience with these?
I guess same goes for the early Portuguese embossed busts
while I am at it.
Thanks.

Never press down grills or embossings, particularly the
latter, and when placing the stamp(s) into your drying book
(I trust you have one of those) rest at most a medium-weight
book atop after closing to ensure that the stamp(s) dry flat
whilst preserving said features.

Alan

"Rodney" wrote in message ...
I am about to lightly soak some early Peru
of gunk and part hinges. With regards to the embossed "grille"
issues, do the members think pressing will likely damage them?
anybody have experience with these?
I guess same goes for the early Portuguese embossed busts
while I am at it.
Thanks.

Hi Rodney,

I have soaked these Peru issues and have found no damage to the
embossed "grille". However, just in case, I did not put any pressure
on the stamps. I let them dry and, as long as all the gum has been
removed, they did not "curl" up. As far as Portuguese issues someone
else will have to give you that answer.

Jerry Bodoff

"Rodney" wrote in message ...
I am about to lightly soak some early Peru
of gunk and part hinges. With regards to the embossed "grille"
issues, do the members think pressing will likely damage them?
anybody have experience with these?
I guess same goes for the early Portuguese embossed busts
while I am at it.
Thanks.

Hi Rodney,

I have soaked these Peru issues and have found no damage to the
embossed "grille". However, just in case, I did not put any pressure
on the stamps. I let them dry and, as long as all the gum has been
removed, they did not "curl" up. As far as Portuguese issues someone
else will have to give you that answer.

Jerry Bodoff

"Rodney" wrote in message ...
I am about to lightly soak some early Peru
of gunk and part hinges. With regards to the embossed "grille"
issues, do the members think pressing will likely damage them?
anybody have experience with these?
I guess same goes for the early Portuguese embossed busts
while I am at it.
Thanks.

Hi Rodney,

I have soaked these Peru issues and have found no damage to the
embossed "grille". However, just in case, I did not put any pressure
on the stamps. I let them dry and, as long as all the gum has been
removed, they did not "curl" up. As far as Portuguese issues someone
else will have to give you that answer.

Jerry Bodoff

Thankyou Jerry,
I just wanted to make sure they didn't come out with soaking,
although I leave them in a minimal time in cold water.

I had been reading a post from Tracy Barber about the
Portuguese issues, and their tendency to split around the
bust outline, so I'll exercise due care.
I'll use 2 sheets of fresh blotter in a Dictionary.



| Hi Rodney,
| I have soaked these Peru issues and have found no damage to the
| embossed "grille". However, just in case, I did not put any pressure
| on the stamps. I let them dry and, as long as all the gum has been
| removed, they did not "curl" up. As far as Portuguese issues someone
| else will have to give you that answer.
|
| Jerry Bodoff

On Wed, 15 Sep 2004 15:23:58 +0800, "Rodney"
wrote:

Thankyou Jerry,
I just wanted to make sure they didn't come out with soaking,
although I leave them in a minimal time in cold water.

I had been reading a post from Tracy Barber about the
Portuguese issues, and their tendency to split around the
bust outline, so I'll exercise due care.
I'll use 2 sheets of fresh blotter in a Dictionary.

Separate 'em. Soak 'em with CARE. Let them dry very well before
putting them in book. Do not put HEAVY weights on them.

Otherwise, you *may* be sorry.

The early Portugal and some others are notorious for cracking. It
can, however, be worked out with time and patience. These are not
your common defins!

YMMV...