Abstract: A printing stamp comprises a housing 9, a stamp mounting member 12 slidably mounted within the housing for movement between an inoperative position and a printing position, an operating member 11 for moving the stamp mounting member from its inoperative position to its printing position against the urging force of a spring 19 and a handle 10 connected to the operating member. The handle is releasably connected to the operating member such as by a slidable friction fit in order that the handle can be removed to allow the stamp to be more easily transported to points-of-need.