Candidate for a soak?

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by T205 GB

The sticker should come right off. The hard part is drying it

Andrew,

I figured the sticker would come off. Any opinion regarding the back stamp?

Also, how does one dry a soaked card?

Best Regards,

Eric

[Ease]

Originally Posted by Eric72

Also, how does one dry a soaked card?

Blot the excess water with paper towels, place the card between some sheets of typing paper, put between two Straight 2x4 pieces of wood and put a 45lb weight or a 5 gallon bucket of water on top; wait a couple days, replacing the typing paper once or twice. That's what worked for me, there are many ways though, heavy books etc.

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by Ease

Blot the excess water with paper towels, place the card between some sheets of typing paper, put between two Straight 2x4 pieces of wood and put a 45lb weight or a 5 gallon bucket of water on top; wait a couple days, replacing the typing paper once or twice. That's what worked for me, there are many ways though, heavy books etc.

Eric...it's Eric...pleasure to make your acquaintance

Thanks for the tips on drying the card.

I have seen recommendations such as this when soaking a card that has picked up extra "marks" that people would like to remove. Since one of these marks is something I would like to preserve, is it still prudent to leave the card soaking for days?

After all, I would hate to have P.B. White's stamp bleed all over the reverse. And I am not sure the "clay layer" would allow the stamp to react to a soak in the same way as the original printing.

Please let me know your thoughts on this front.

Best Regards,

Eric

[Ease]

You've got a great first name
I don't know about the soaking for days part, I've only soaked cards for 5-6 hours at most. I do leave them in the typing paper between the 2x4's and under the weight for a couple days though, all have come out flat and dry.
If you're wanting to preserve the stamp, I wouldn't soak it, there's just too much of a chance it will bleed or come out completely.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Eric,

Here are a couple examples of how the stamp might bleed if soaked. I bought these this way and didn't soak them myself so I don't know exactly how these stamps got wet, but you can see the results clearly enough.

Thanks,

AndyH

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

Eric,

Here are a couple examples of how the stamp might bleed if soaked. I bought these this way and didn't soak them myself so I don't know exactly how these stamps got wet, but you can see the results clearly enough.

Thanks,

AndyH

Andy,

What can I say?



I will not be soaking the Davis.

Thank you very much for providing these photos.

And my sincerest thanks for those who weighed in here. Your input is truly appreciated.

Best Regards,

Eric

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by Ease

You've got a great first name
I don't know about the soaking for days part, I've only soaked cards for 5-6 hours at most. I do leave them in the typing paper between the 2x4's and under the weight for a couple days though, all have come out flat and dry.
If you're wanting to preserve the stamp, I wouldn't soak it, there's just too much of a chance it will bleed or come out completely.

Eric...agreed...great first name

Sorry for misunderstanding the "wait a couple days" portion of your post. I was a tad too deep into a very enjoyable Friday evening when writing my reply

In any case, thank you very much for the advice regarding the back stamp. I truly appreciate it.

Have a great weekend.

Best Regards,

Eric