In this section, you’ll find files and anecdotes on the history of collections. Comics, stamps, postcards… they’re all in the spotlight.
Mela Köhler (or Melanie Leopoldina Köhler) was an Austrian artist, who was born in Vienna on 18 November 1885 and died in Stockholm on 15 December 1960. She left a delicate and elegant mark on the art world of the early 20th century.
November 5, 2025
A l'occasion des 75 ans de la série américaine Peanuts, la Monnaie de Paris a créé une très belle collection autour du chien Snoopy !
October 21, 2025
POST Philately once again offers us a diverse programme for September.
October 6, 2025
Le weekend du 18 et 19 octobre, le salon Phil-Léman ouvrira ses portes aux philatélistes français et suisses.
October 6, 2025
Discover the philatelic masterpieces of La Poste française in our multilingual shop online. Blocks, booklets, special series... a rich and varied selection, designed for passionate collectors.
September 25, 2025
See the Delcampe top sales for September 2025 here.
September 23, 2025
The condition of a coin is one of the key factors in determining its value. That said, what do the various acronyms mean (UNC, MS, XF, VF and so on), which are sometimes incomprehensible to a new collector? Is a currency advertised as mint state really so? So many questions need to be asked when considering whether to purchase a coin. This article will give you the keys to understanding the various conditions of coins, with a particular
September 4, 2025
Deltiology allows us to discover many talented artists. Today, I invite you to get to know the illustrator Catharina Klein.
August 27, 2025
Fred Spurgin (1882–1968) was a British artist whose work captured the popular imagination in the early 20th century. A prolific illustrator, he was best known for his light watercolours, humorous postcards and scenes of everyday life imbued with tenderness and fantasy.
August 19, 2025
This time pier2 takes us to the Canary Islands, to Tenerife to be precise, to discover a very special coin!
August 13, 2025
Although it was designed in the 15th century by Leonardo da Vinci, it was not until the 20th century that this invention came to life. Indeed, it was during this period that the first successful flights took place. The main challenge was to develop a sufficiently powerful motor and an effective control system to counter the complex forces generated by the rotation of the blades.
August 6, 2025