Discovering Emilio Colombo’s postcards
Vintage postcards give us a glimpse into the past, including the evolution of fashion. This theme has made many illustrators famous, including the very talented Emilio Colombo.
December 5, 2024
Type A franking machines outside of France
In 1928, HAVAS had been successfully marketing the first franking machine in France for four years and decided to conquer new territories. To keep things simple and to limit risks and costs, HAVAS chose three geographically close French-speaking countries: Monaco, Algeria and Morocco.
November 22, 2024
LARGE HERMES HEADS – PRINTINGS AND SHADES
The punches and typographic plates for the first Greek stamp, the large Hermes head, were produced in Paris in 1861 and 1876 by the Graveur Général des Monnaies de France, Désiré-Albert Barre.
November 18, 2024
A hot-air balloon ride
People have always wanted to fly. It has been an unwavering motivation that has, on many occasions, led to progress. One of the most notable advances was the invention of the hot-air balloon at the end of the 18th century.
November 15, 2024
Delcampe Top Sales November 2024
See the Delcampe top sales for November 2024 here.
November 12, 2024
Join us at the Prestigious 2024 december 13th HKINF! Tables are open for Registration!
The "Hong Kong International Numismatic Fair" (HKINF) is the leading numismatic event in Asia. Together with our official auctioneer, Heritage Auctions, the world's largest numismatic auction house, we will lead you to experience an unprecedented feast of coins and currency.
October 23, 2024
Special Coins: Ounces
Il y a quelques semaines, lors du formidable salon de numismatique de Plélauff, j’ai eu, comme régulièrement, l’occasion de discuter avec des collectionneurs. Parmi ceux-ci, Vincent Choffe, de Breizhcollections35 m’a parlé de sa passion pour les onces. C’était pour moi un sujet totalement inédit et avec son aide précieuse, j’ai le plaisir de vous le partager.
October 16, 2024
Marco presents you with the Solar Impulse 2 stamp. Can you find the philatelic error?
Today, the World of Collecting invites you to delve into the fascinating universe of philatelic errors. In our new video, we reveal the surprising story of a stamp linked to an aeronautical exploit. This seemingly insignificant stamp conceals an intriguing detail that makes it a real treasure for collectors.
September 24, 2024
Delcampe Top Sales September 2024
See the Delcampe top sales for September 2024 here.
September 11, 2024
The postcards of Adeline Boutain
My curiosity was immediately piqued when Mr Jean-Pierre Guittonneau, one of our Delcampers, told me about Adeline Boutain, one of the first woman photographers. He provided me with the opportunity to share some photographs by this little-known artist with you!
September 3, 2024
Reutlinger
If the name doesn't ring a bell, that's not surprising, but if you're a photography fanatic, you should recognize it, because the Reutlinger studio has taken some pretty good shots.
August 19, 2024