A walk through the 1900 Paris Exposition

Welcome to 1900! Paris is abuzz. The World’s Fair is coming to Paris again this year. It was announced on 13 July 1892 and planning has been under way for eight years.

October 4, 2022

Postcrossing, featured by Post Luxembourg

Have you heard of postcrossing? Postcrossing started in Portugal in 2005. It’s an entertaining way to explore the world from home. The idea is to exchange postcards with members from around the world. Post Luxembourg is supporting the project by issuing a themed stamp.

September 28, 2022

The postcard barometer

We are very pleased that Herbert Fischer has accepted to give you a regular update on the evolution of the postcard collection market on our blog. The articles are produced with the kind support of the Daniel Stade auction house.

September 26, 2022

The Coins of France category gets a makeover

A few months ago, we modified our "Stamps of France" category. This time, it is now the turn of the "French Coins" category.

September 20, 2022

The beautiful love story behind one of the rarest of US stamps!

The Blue Boy is a unique stamp and one of the jewels of American philately. That in itself makes it both spectacular and interesting. However, there is also a very beautiful love story behind the stamp. Sébastien tells you the story in this new World of Collecting video!

September 19, 2022

Let’s celebrate the start of the new school year with your new Delcampe Magazine – Classic Collections!

Summer is behind us, but there is no better way to start a new year than with great discoveries, and there are many in this new Delcampe Magazine.

September 15, 2022

Delcampe Top Sales September 2022

See the Delcampe top sales for September 2022 here.

September 8, 2022

Marcel Jacquier

Marcel Jacquier isn’t as well known as Mucha or Kirchner, but he takes us into a world of colourful postcards that I want to introduce you to.

September 1, 2022

Seven Photos of Traditional Japan

Japan is an absolutely fascinating country which is both anchored in tradition and fully immersed in our modern technological times. Westerners have been fascinated by this unique culture, which is very different from their own, for many years. I’ve chosen to present seven old pictures that, in my opinion, are classics of traditional Japanese culture.

August 23, 2022

Joint stamp issues collector, who are you?

There are many different ways to collect stamps: by theme, country, a specific stamp, cancellation marks...there are really many possibilities. Some collectors collect joint issues.

August 16, 2022

Delcampe Top Sales August 2022

See the Delcampe top sales for August 2022 here.

August 8, 2022

Do treasures you find belong to you?

In this “World of Collecting” video, Héloïse explains the legal implications of finding a treasure in France. Will you be rich? That’s what you’ll find out in this video!

July 27, 2022