J.IIC-CG VOLUME 8 & 9 (1983/1984)
The Conservation of a Rare World War I Stamp Cancellation Device: Coping with the Deterioration of Rubber
The conservation of a sixty year old stamp cancellation device is described. The main problem was the deterioration of the rubber components, which would have been exacerbated by display. The approach taken was to remove the rubber parts and place them in a purpose built container in cold storage. Replicas were made and installed on the body of the device allowing it to be displayed and handled, etc.
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