Discovering Jamaican philately
As a Caribbean island and former British colony, Jamaican philately has been heavily influenced by English philately. Let's go back to the first stamps and the history of this island paradise.
November 6, 2018
Once upon a time… Halloween!
Discover 10 old Halloween postcards which will send shivers down your spine!
October 30, 2018
Once upon a time… the Coca-Cola pin-up!
Check out the brand’s models throughout the years! Which one will be your favorite?
October 16, 2018
When you think that some people actually collect Ferraris!
We are, of course, talking about scale models of the mythical Ferrari cars which are synonymous with prestige and luxury! Does the Ferrari name make you dream? Read on!
October 9, 2018
Collecting class photos is like collecting memories!
Time has passed, and like Proust and his madeleine, you relive your past through the photos of your youth.
October 3, 2018
50 million postcards to discover on Delcampe!
We’ve reached a new record: 50 million postcards for sale on the Delcampe website.
October 1, 2018
A Sexy Seychelles banknote!!!
Have you heard about the 50-rupee banknote from the Seychelles that caused such a stir that it was removed from circulation in 1973? Why? Because it contained the word “Sex”! Want to hear this amusing anecdote? Then this article is for you!
September 25, 2018
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
Work underway on Royal’s new home
The Royal Philatelic Society London has formally taken possession of its new home at 15 Abchurch Lane, London EC4N 7BW, in the heart of the City of London, just a short walk from Bank Underground Station. Work is progressing well to enable the Society to move in the middle of next year, coinciding with its 150th anniversary celebrations.
September 6, 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
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