stamp mounting
[/stæmp ˈmaʊntɪŋ/]
nounpl: stamp mountings
montagem de selos
1. The process or technique of attaching postage stamps to a backing material, card, or album page for display, preservation, or collection purposes
Proper stamp mounting requires acid-free hinges to prevent damage to valuable philatelic items.
A montagem adequada de selos requer dobradiças sem ácido para evitar danos em itens filatlicos valiosos.
2. The materials and methods used to secure stamps in a collection or exhibition display
The museum curator demonstrated various stamp mounting techniques at the exhibition.
O curador do museu demonstrou várias técnicas de montagem de selos na exposição.
3. In stamp collecting (philately), the affixing of stamps onto pages using special hinges, mounts, or adhesive methods
Modern stamp mounting often uses hingeless mounts to protect stamps from damage.
A montagem moderna de selos frequentemente usa suportes sem dobradiças para proteger os selos de danos.
Stamp mounting is primarily associated with philately, the serious hobby and study of postage stamps. In Brazil and Portugal, as in the USA, stamp collectors take great care with mounting techniques to preserve valuable historical stamps. The use of acid-free materials and hingeless mounts has become increasingly important in modern collecting practices to maintain stamp condition and value.
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