Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/06/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Full frame? I'll shoot with my fisheye if I want full frame :) My only concern is that the envelopes are not in great condition. Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Lehrer" <glehrer@san.rr.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] OT : Against my better judgement-storing stamps > Mr Nola, > > First of all, know that the Leitz NOOKY will not focus close enough to > have the stamp anywhere near full frame. You need something better than > that. > > I am NOT a numismatist, but I think that the stamps should be left on the > envelopes. If not, then a tepid water soak should float them off, Do not > peel! > > Jerry Lehrer > > > Chris Williams wrote: >> Here's the deal, I just found some 1945 "Win the War" 3 cent stamps. The >> stamps are on envelopes and while they appear to peal off easily, I was >> just wondering if any Luggers may know the best method for removal and >> storing. I also received some War Ration books that were my grandparents. >> I'm assuming the same archival envelopes I use for my prints would work >> just as good for storage. >> >> This was started on the Lug Forum since it has nothing to do with Leicas, >> unless you take into consderation I want to photograph the stamps with my >> NOOKY. Please try to refrane from suggesting washing the stamps with Kona >> Deep or left over XTOL soup. >> >> Thanks in advance, Brian can of course delete this if he chooses. >> >> Chris >> NOLA >> >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information