A controversial kangaroo!
Do you know the story behind the first Australian stamp? Sébastien tells us its amusing story in this new episode of the World of Collecting!
January 20, 2022
The Origins of Icelandic Philately
Icelandic philately is closely linked to the country's history. Iceland is a small island in the Atlantic, bordering Norway, Greenland, Denmark and the Faroe Islands, its name means "land of ice". Its 103,000 square km of land is home to numerous volcanoes.
December 27, 2021
It’s already Christmas at Delcampe Magazine!
Your Delcampe Magazine Special Edition n.4 has been published!
December 16, 2021
Dear Santa Claus, I want to be a good stamp collector. Please bring me…
What do you need to get started in stamp collecting? That’s the question we asked twenty experienced stamp collectors. Here are their answers... A great list for Christmas!
December 9, 2021
HIGHLY UNUSUAL STAMPS!
Today, Marco will introduce you to some atypical stamps. They are better known as “unusual stamps”. This type of collection has many fans because it’s affordable to everyone and it’s also a lot of fun!
November 23, 2021
Trick or stamp?
The term Halloween comes from “All Hallows Eve”. Celebrated on 31 October, Halloween takes place on the eve of the Christian celebration of All Saints' Day, which was introduced on this date in the 8th century to replace the pagan celebration of Samain. This Gallic, or more precisely Celtic, celebration was celebrated by the druids as a kind of New Year's Eve. It was very popular in Ireland. Indeed, contrary to what many people think, Hallowe
November 3, 2021
Have you heard of propaganda forgeries?
Many stamp collectors are interested in forgeries. First, because forewarned is forearmed. Next, because there is something fascinating about the techniques used by the forgers. We’re going to take a look at propaganda forgeries. These stamps were created to get a message to the population. They reproduce a stamp nearly identically, but with slight differences to get their ideas across.
October 14, 2021
Third time lucky
Richard Stock FRPSL has faced a most unusual period as President of the Royal Philatelic Society London, unlike that of any of his predecessors. Elected in June 2019 for a two-year term, he was able to chair only a handful of ‘face-to-face’ meetings, having quickly to adapt to the new world of Zoom and YouTube displays. Having assembled a fine selection of displays for the two years, sadly most could not be enjoyed ‘in the flesh’. (Press
September 20, 2021
A beautiful summer evening
Delcamping means holidays and relaxation. Enjoy a little collection item cocktail!
September 9, 2021
Delcamping is relaxing!
Swimming pool, deckchairs, slides: collection items know how to relax on Delcampe!
August 24, 2021