stamp without adhesive

[/stæmp wɪðˈaʊt ədˈhiːsɪv/]
nounpl: stamps without adhesive
selo sem adesivo
1. A postage stamp or decorative stamp that does not have a pre-applied adhesive backing and must be glued or affixed to an item using separate adhesive
The vintage stamp without adhesive required careful application with stamp glue to avoid damage.
O selo antigo sem adesivo exigiu aplicação cuidadosa com cola de selos para evitar danos.
2. A philatelic item used for collecting or decoration that comes without self-sticking properties
Collectors prefer stamps without adhesive from certain rare series as they preserve better.
Os colecionadores preferem selos sem adesivo de certas séries raras pois se preservam melhor.
In Brazil, stamps without adhesive are primarily associated with philatelic collections and vintage correspondence. Traditional stamp collecting remains a popular hobby, and understanding the difference between adhesive and non-adhesive stamps is important for collectors. In Portugal, gummed stamps are still commonly referenced in postal history contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
non-adhesive stampgummed stamptraditional stampdry stamp
Antonyms / Antônimos
self-adhesive stamppeel-and-stick stampadhesive stamp

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
selo sem adesivo
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
selo sem adesivo / sêlo descolado
Sometimes used colloquially
Portugal
selo sem adesivo / selo gumado
Portuguese preference for 'gumado' (gummed)

Related Words

postage stampphilatelystamp gluegummingstamp hinge

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick a stamp on something
apply adhesive to a stamp
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