Happy birthday Penny Black!
The first stamp in the world, the Penny Black, was issued on 01 May 1840. Today, Delcampe is wearing its colours to celebrate philately!
May 1, 2023
And, so we dance!
A few weeks ago, Dave Hill, one of our regular chroniclers, sent me some postcards from his collection. They feature a dance from the Auvergne region of France called the “bourée”. I really liked the subject and decided to share it with my dear readers.
April 27, 2023
The banknote that caused a scandal!
In this “World of Collecting” video, I’ll tell you all about the banknote that caused a scandal in its day – because it had the word “SEX” on it! Want to find out more? Watch the video!
April 18, 2023
The wedding of a Princess is well worth a stamp surcharge!
A little more than a century ago, Monaco was celebrating the wedding of Princess Charlotte at the Principality’s cathedral.
April 13, 2023
Post Luxembourg celebrates the first century of the first commemorative stamp sheet in the world!
Sheets of stamps, or souvenir sheets, are highly sought after by collectors. They feature an illustration in which there is one, or several stamps. The sheets are often issued to celebrate an event. They are known as commemorative sheets.
March 27, 2023
The construction of the Eiffel Tower…as if you were there!
In this new World of Collecting video, experience the construction of the Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous monuments in the world, with Sébastien Delcampe.
March 20, 2023
Delcampe Magazine Collections Classiques n°5 is now available!
Whether you are a deltiologist, a philatelist, a numismatist or a photography enthusiast, enjoy your new Delcampe Magazine Collections Classiques now!
March 16, 2023
A musical stamp!
The Swiss issued a very peculiar stamp in the shape of a vinyl record. Are you interested in this incredible item? It’s the theme of the new World of Collecting video!
February 23, 2023
Prom queens!
While young girls are thinking about choosing THE dress that will fit them perfectly at their university or graduation prom, I wanted to invite you to a little trip into our past to show you that this prom tradition is not new!
February 15, 2023