Animals dressed up in letterboxes!
Postcards depicting animals dressed as humans occupy a unique place in the history of popular illustration. Combining retro charm, humour and a touch of surrealism, they won over a wide audience at the end of the 19th century. Three artists in particular popularised this imaginary art form through the numerous postcards they devoted to it: Louis Wain, Harry Whittier Frees and Arthur Thiele.
March 9, 2026
INTERMODELLBAU 2026: The highlight of the year for all modelling fans
From 16 to 19 April 2026, Messe Dortmund will once again be transformed into a vibrant centre for model-building enthusiasts.
March 3, 2026
Pikachu is 30 years old but hasn’t aged a bit!
Thirty years. Three decades, two generations of collectors! And yet Pokémon has never seemed so young, so vibrant, so irresistible. In 2026, the franchise will celebrate its 30th anniversary and the world of collectors is buzzing with excitement.
February 27, 2026
Delcampe Top Sales February 2026
See the Delcampe top sales for February 2026 here.
February 23, 2026
A Mokorotlo on Lesotho’s first coins!
Thank you to pier2 for sharing his knowledge of numismatics with us! Today, we are travelling to Lesotho to discover their small numismatic collection, including Mokorotlo coins.
February 17, 2026
For Valentine’s Day, surprise him/her with a charming vintage card!
At a time when instant messages fly by in seconds, Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to get back to basics. A vintage card, with its old-fashioned charm, says much more than just "I love you".
February 11, 2026
“The growth of a child king”: Alfonso XIII
Thanks to Pier2 for sharing his knowledge of numismatics with us!
January 30, 2026
Can you recognise these famous Nobel Prize winners?
The Nobel Prize originated in the will of Alfred Nobel, a Swedish industrialist and inventor best known for dynamite. In 1895, he decided to bequeath his fortune to reward those who bring "the greatest benefit to humanity" in several fields: physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace.
January 26, 2026