Mounts — Buy Stamp

There are two primary styles, and the "best" one depends on your patience for alignment. Description Sealed at top and bottom; opening in the center back. Holds stamp very securely; impossible for it to fall out. Can be harder to insert stamps; may buckle if too tight. Top-Loading Sealed at the bottom only (open on three sides).

How to Soak, Sort, and Store Stamps? - American Philatelic Society buy stamp mounts

Buying stamp mounts is the best way to protect the value of your stamps, especially for "Never Hinged" (mint) specimens. Unlike hinges, mounts use a protective sleeve that attaches to the page without touching the stamp's original gum. 1. Choose Your Mount Type There are two primary styles, and the "best"