Salvador Dali, a crackpot artist!
Dali, the painter, can be found on stamps. There are many Dali stamps, generally of his surrealist works. Let's take a look at these stamps and this unusual character.
September 17, 2018
“The Lord of the Rings”, an influential masterpiece for over 70 years!
If the names Legolas, Gimli, Frodo and Gandalf are familiar to you, it’s because you’ve at least seen the Peter Jackson films which popularised J.R.R. Tolkien’s work around the world...Explore Lord of the Rings collection items
September 4, 2018
When a mistake makes you happy!
Many people collect varieties. Defective collection items with an error or a spelling mistake...can be worth a great deal!
August 21, 2018
Hawaiian Missionaries: stamps that lead to crime…
The first American missionaries arrived in Hawaii around 1820. They sent letters to the United States. The Hawaiian government created its first post office in 1849, and printed its first stamps two years later. Given their use, the stamps were called “Hawaiian Missionaries”. They had a face value of 2 cents, 5 cents and 13 cents. The stamps we discuss below are extremely rare.
August 14, 2018
The Rolling Stones exhibit in Nashville
The Rolling Stones are one of the longest-lived rock groups to date. Over 50 years deserves our respect! The city of Nashville has featured an exhibition of the famous band since the end of March. The collection ranges from costumes to instruments to many testimonials from other artists.
August 9, 2018
Games and collecting bring generations together!
Whether it’s jacks or the latest video game, children and many adults love games...and collecting!
August 1, 2018
Be prepared!
Many young people will go to camp with a youth group this summer to be one with nature. Scouting is celebrating its 111th anniversary this year. Baden-Powell organised the first scout camp in 1907. Who was the founder? What values did he want to teach? This is the topic we’ll explore here.
July 26, 2018
Eighty years of postcards of couples!
Postcards of couples have existed since the concept was invented. It's become a classic to declare one's passion for a loved one, to congratulate a union or to wish a good Saint Catherine's day (with a touch of cynicism)... But this classic has changed a great deal over time, in line with fashion and technology. For fun, we decided to show you a postcard from each decade, from the 1900s to the seventies. We can look back together at how fashions
July 10, 2018
When Emperor Trajan used coins for propaganda…
Whether they're Roman or other, ancient coins often have a special history. During the reign of Emperor Trajan, they were used as propaganda tools. In this article dedicated to numismatics, we want to tell you about the aureus, sesterces and other gold and silver coins used to send messages to the population.
June 26, 2018
Want to sell better on Delcampe? Three tips to get there!
Are you a new seller or looking for ideas to improve your revenue? This article is for you! Here are a few basic tips to help you sell your collection items better on Delcampe!
June 19, 2018
Delcampe is looking for vinyl record collectors!
Delcampe has been meeting with dealers and collectors at special record trade shows for several months now.
June 19, 2018
Three stories about collecting… You choose the best one!
A few days ago we asked you to enter our contest to present your family’s collections to other Delcampers and have a chance to win prizes! We would like to thank everyone for sending us your entries: we were very happy to see that collecting is part of the lives of so many people!
May 31, 2018