Joseph Payne Brennan?s stamp collecting paraphernalia
Circa 1936-1990
Manuscripts Collections, Joseph Payne Brennan Papers

Stamp collecting requires tools, albums, and supplies of stamps. These items belonged to American fantasy and horror writer Joseph Payne Brennan (1918-1990). Tweezers or tongs are used to help keep stamps in good condition when handling them. Perforation gauges help a collector measure the holes punched along the edges of stamps, one of the factors required for high-level identification.