There are two ways:
For example, if you need a 27 mm x 30 mm mount, type “27 x 30” into the search bar and click “View All.”
Used year sets typically contain single used stamps and each stamp gets its own mount. Mint year sets will contain attached strips, blocks, and pairs and each of those formats gets one mount, so fewer mounts are needed.
While hinges have been used for a long time, the adhesives used to attach the hinge to the stamp may damage the stamp’s gum. Hinges don’t offer stamps any protection. Mounts, on the other hand, are sturdy, archival-quality “envelopes” that gently surround your stamps. They preserve your stamps and prevent damage from common threats like fingerprints, dust, creases, and tears. Plus, they’re easy to use! Click here for more information.
The measurements listed for Mystic Mounts are the size of the mount. For example, SKU MM501, is a 45 millimeter (width) by 30 millimeter (height) mount. This size mount is ideal for stamps that are 40 millimeters by 25 millimeters. We also offer “strip” mounts. Order those based on the height of the stamp you need a mount for, then cut the strip to the width you need. Mount sizes for most stamps are listed on the stamp’s page.
Our mounts are archival quality, acid-free, and free of softeners, so you can be sure that your stamps will be safe. They’ve been our preferred mounts since 1945, and some are still in use, protecting stamp collections to this day.
We offer pre-cut clear drop-end mounts, black split-back mounts, black split-back strip mounts, and self-adhesive black split-back mounts. Click the links below to learn more about each.
It is up to your preference. Encapsulated stamps do not need to be removed from their film before mounting. If you do decide to take the stamp out of encapsulation, simply cut open one side of the film with scissors and gently remove the stamp.
A hinge is a piece of glassine paper with water-activated adhesive on both ends. To apply a stamp to an album page using a hinge, lightly moisten the ends of the glassine paper and stick one side to the back of the stamp and the other side to your album page.
A mount is a sturdy “envelope” with a crystal-clear front. Mounts are adhered to the album page and then the stamp is slid into the pocket. Mounts are the best way to protect your stamps from common threats like fingerprints, dust, creases, and tears.