In this section, you’ll find files and anecdotes on the history of collections. Comics, stamps, postcards… they’re all in the spotlight.
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
Happy birthday to the picture postcardThis 4th of August is an important day for deltiologists. That is why www.delcampe.net is decorated in their honour.
August 3, 2025
Here's a small coin measuring 20 mm in diameter and weighing 2.83 g in bronze that our member pier2 has been wondering about. Here he shares with you the information he found on this nice little coin!
July 23, 2025
Fancy postcards come in many different techniques. We've already talked about porcelain postcards, aluminium postcards and embroidered postcards. Today, my subject is none other than postcards with hair!
July 16, 2025
Did you know that some letters have been sent in tins? This is the case of the Tin Can Mails featured in this article written by Alain Israël, President of the Red Cross Thematic Club.
July 2, 2025