Do you know the first stamps of these 10 countries?

It is likely that many of our readers who are lovers of classical philately can answer this question without the slightest doubt, but a little revision can always be useful. So let's rediscover the N°1 of these countries according to the Yvert and Tellier catalogue.

May 27, 2020

Old-time trades? Discover them with postcards!

Technological developments have sounded the death knell for many professions. Grinder, clog maker or lamplighter are some of them. Postcards enable us to rediscover these forgotten jobs carried out by talented craftsmen. Let's discover these old-time trades with postcards!

May 13, 2020

Discovering the Blue Boy

Michel Pedrero, president of the association APCPO "Las Abelhos" is pleased to present us this American philately classic. The Blue Boy is a very rare stamp issued in 1847 by the post office of the city of Alexandria, Virginia, in the United States.

May 6, 2020

Lockdown, a propitious time to get informed.

For several weeks now, we have been asked for health reasons to stay in our home. More than ever, it is important to take care of yourself and obey the instructions to contain the epidemic! Here are a few readings for collectors available for free online!

April 28, 2020

One-Cent Magenta: the World’s Most Expensive Stamp

The story of the One-cent Magenta began in British Guiana. British Guiana (which became an independent nation from Guyana in 1966), as its name suggests, had been an English colony since 1796. This territory is the only Commonwealth state in South America.

April 16, 2020

Collecting Barbie

Having just celebrated her 60th birthday, Barbie has given herself a facelift by appearing for the first time on the big screen played by an actress! So it made perfect sense to devote an article to the world's most famous doll.

April 7, 2020

Regional’ meeting provides plenty of variety

Press Release from RPSL

March 17, 2020

Postcards give you the opportunity to discover these 3 forgotten trades!

Many professions have disappeared by force of circumstance. Fortunately, old photographs or postcards can remind us of their existence.

February 27, 2020

Digitabulist, who are you ?

A digitabulist collects thimbles. This small and very old object dates back to the Middle Ages. It is a case to protect the tailor's fingers. The majority of thimbles are made of metal and are studded on the outside. There are also thimbles made of ivory, porcelain or even bone. They can cover the whole right or be a simple ring.

February 19, 2020

Two ‘firsts’ for the Royal

Press Release from RPSL

February 14, 2020

Cards on the table!

Cards are the popular game par excellence. Everyone has a deck at home. Do you know the history of card games?

February 13, 2020

Carrying the mail by railroad

Press Release from RPSL

February 10, 2020