Stamp collectors and collectors from all over the world will convene in Stockholm, the Swedish capital, from 28 May until 2 June to attend the STOCKHOLMIA 2019 exhibition celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Royal Philatelic Society London (RPSL). The show takes place at the Waterfront Congress Centre conveniently located next to the central railway station.
December 12, 2018
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 7, 2018
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
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
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
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 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
Members of The Royal Philatelic Society London were treated to a magnificent display of the King George V high values of Great Britain at the meeting on 5 April. Bryan Kearsley FRPSL gave his presentation ‘Discovering Seahorses’, the name by which these classic designs are best known.
May 3, 2018
Charles Connell was a New Brunswick politician from a Loyalist family and the Postmaster General. It was in this position that, in 1861, he issued a stamp in his likeness instead of that of Queen Victoria.
April 17, 2018
Have you seen Australia’s kangaroo stamps? Do you know the history of these stamps that goes back to 1912? Does that seem late to you? We’ll explain why!
December 1, 2017