First, fire-proof stamp products are paper products, and fire prevention is the first. Stamp albums should be kept away from fire sources, and it is better to put them in a fireproof safe, which is safer. It is not advisable to enjoy stamps for a long time in hot weather, and it is absolutely forbidden to let strong sunlight shine directly on stamps, so as not to tilt the stamp album. The storage temperature shall not exceed 30℃.
2. Waterproof philatelists should pay attention to whether the hiding room leaks rain and where it leaks rain. Stamp albums should be kept away from leaking water. The living room is low-lying, which will inevitably produce moisture, so the stamp album should be far away from damp places. When enjoying or visiting the stamp album, don't read it while drinking tea, and don't read stamps while smoking. Try to avoid damaging stamp products.
Third, mildew-proof paper products are prone to mildew when exposed to moisture, and stamp products are no exception. Under certain temperature and humidity conditions, mold breeds, which leads to mildew of stamp products and spots on stamp products, which is extremely difficult to eliminate. Especially in the south, there is more rain and higher temperature and humidity, so there is a so-called "rainy season". At this time, stamps with adhesive should be put in a sealed container and should not be opened often. If you put it in a box or cupboard, you should also put a moisture absorbent (such as silica gel) and try to keep it dry. After the rainy season, the stamp album should be taken out for ventilation.
Fourth, the pressure-resistant collection of stamp albums, whether inserted or pasted, should be placed vertically in the bookcase, not flat, and not stacked several volumes. Because stamps with adhesive tape will melt at high temperature, they may also melt at high humidity, which is easy to damage the adhesive tape. Many stamps in the liberated areas are lithographs, painted and floating on paper. If the backlog is too long, the color of the brush will be absorbed into the purse, making the stamp brush pale and even become a "white" paper.
5. Sunscreen stamp patterns should avoid long-term direct sunlight. For example, if stamps are hung in frames or displayed in cabinets for a long time, they will fade or change color under direct light for a long time. In a postal exhibition, exhibitors usually pay special attention to the placement of lights. If directly illuminated by fluorescent light, it will not only change the brush color of stamps, but also cause stamps to crack.
Six, chemical stamps can not contact with certain chemical substances, such as acid, alkali, etc. Once a stamp comes into contact with these chemicals, it will change color, possibly from green to blue, from orange to yellow and so on. When the concentration of carbonic acid gas (carbon dioxide) in the air is high, it may also cause harm to stamp products. Chemical discoloration came quickly, and some lawless elements deliberately soaked stamps with chemical liquid to make them discolored, falsely claiming that the wrong color ticket was a lie.
Seven, pollution prevention Some early stamp collectors often take stamps directly by hand, or even pass them around by hand, which is very easy to pollute stamps. Stamp collectors should get into the habit of using stamp tweezers when they start collecting stamps.
8. Prevent damage If you are not careful when handling or appreciating stamps, you will damage the perforation of stamps or wrinkle the paper of stamps. When stamps are put into inserts, they may be damaged by carelessness. The quality of the stamp album is not good, and it will damage the stamps inside if it is tilted up. Stamps should be put in the stamp album. Never let the adhesive tape stick directly to the stamp. Stamps should be put into the pouch first, and the adhesive tape should be connected with the pouch.
9. Insect-proof stamps are not prone to moths, while postal books, especially inserts, are prone to moths because starch is used as adhesive when making them. In recent years, high-tech postal books no longer need adhesives, and some are hot-pressed instead. In this case, there is much less chance of moth.
10. Rats are extremely destructive animals, ranging from wires and cables of flood control levees to rice flour. Of course, the stamp album is no exception. Stamp collectors should pay attention to preserving their stamp products in case they are bitten by rats.
Eleven, anti-theft If you collect a certain number of stamps and have considerable value, you should buy a safe, which can prevent fire and theft. If you have very expensive stamps, you should rent a safe in a bank or insurance company to store them. In history, murders caused by the theft of precious mail are common, and stamp collectors must take good care of their stamp products.