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Is the glue on Israeli postage stamps certified kosher?
Yes
What is so different about Israel's postage stamps?
The glue on the back of the Israeli stamps is kosher. For virtually all countries the value of their postage stamps lies in the stamps themselves. Sheets of Israeli stamps, since their beginnings in 1948, have included explanatory texts &/or illustrations in the bottom selvedge row of issued sheets. Naturally only a few stamps in a sheet can have these extra "tabs" as they are called attached. Such stamps are worth more than the more numerous ones which lack the tab. The difference in value is especially pronounced in the early years (thru about 1955) AS MANY OF THE EXPLANATORY TABS WERE NOT SAVED. I J Firestone
Was fish glue used for stamps?
No. it was too thick and heavy for that.
Can i mail a post card from israel with a us stamp on it?
No, you must use local Israeli stamps
If we don't glue the stamp what happens?
Stamps are supposed have some kind of sticky thing stuck to it. You are not supposed to put glue to it ( if you do it, it will not be sticky anymore).
Can a Canadian with an israeli stamps on their passport enter qatar?
Yes. sure. Even israelis can enter Qatar.
What came before adhesive stamps?
Before the self adhesive stamps, the dry glue on the back of the stamps had to be moistened. Secretaries used a wet sponge but most people just swiped them on their tongue.
Are the adhesive stamps as collectible as the lick em and stick em stamps?
Yes, they are collectible. The US Postal service has jobbed out the printing of stamps and one of the requirements is that the glue on self-stick stamps be water soluble. That allows collectors to soak the stamps off envelopes so they can be put in albums.
Are Jewish people allowed to enter UAE?
Yes, although they may not travel on an Israeli passport, the UAE as most Arab nations does not recogonise the governement state of Israel. The same applies to anyone visiting who may have an Israeli entry or exit stamp in their passport.
How is the adhesive applied in GB stamps?
Adhesive is normally applied the same way a stamp is printed. The glue is applied to the back of the stamps using a large roller type press. It is then either dried or it is paired with the waxy surfaced backing paper for self-adhesive stamps.
How do you get stamps with glue off of a mirror?
Press a cloth with water over them for a few minutes, it should soak the paper and loosen the glue (if it was something like white glue or school glue)You don't say which glue it is, that makes this a bit 'problematical'. After 10 minutes or so, try sliding a craft knife blade under one and see if it will lift. Be very cautious as the paper will tear easily.
Is stamp glue made out of frog mucus?
No. - Apparently, most stamp glue was made of casein, a milk product. Now almost all stamps issued in USA, UK and Canada are self-adhesive ( you don't have to lick or moisten them.)
