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
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
With good reason: hers was the first one! The first stamp, the “penny black”, was issued in 1840 during her reign. So, it makes perfect sense that her portrait was on it. What’s more, the British Empire was at its peak. That’s all it took to ensure that Queen Victoria would become the most emblematic figure of stamp collecting. Queen Victoria had such an impact on her times that they were renamed the “Victorian Era”.
January 29, 2020
It is already 75 years since one of the most famous battles of the Second World War, the Battle of the Bulge, took place. During the winter of 1944-1945, this battle marked an important turning point in the Allied victory over the Germans. On this occasion, Post Luxembourg issues a commemorative block. We wanted to take up some important elements of this decisive battle in the fields of philately and cartophilia.
December 26, 2019
Whether you're looking for a vinyl, LEGO®, a comic strip, a figurine, a stamp or a postcard...you’re sure to find a gift that will make them very happy among the millions of collection items available on Delcampe.
December 5, 2019