In this section, you’ll find files and anecdotes on the history of collections. Comics, stamps, postcards… they’re all in the spotlight.
Is the digital age in danger of overtaking the postcard? It is true that this custom, which dates back to the end of the 19th century, is tending to disappear in favour of social networks, sending digital photos or other postcards created on the basis of photos sent via the post office.
July 4, 2022
This project has been on our minds for a long time. We have decided to review the subcategories of the French stamps category in order to simplify the search for items and the sale of stamps.
June 30, 2022
Philately often gets its inspiration from real life for its new creations. The anniversaries of historical people or events and current affairs are recurring themes.
June 22, 2022
This year, the theme of the Europa competition is the stories, myths, legends and tales of European countries. The competition had already used the same theme in 1983 and in 1997, with the legend of Melusina and the hunter of Hollenfels.
June 20, 2022
Take advantage of the summer to read your new Delcampe Magazine – Classic Collections. It features various articles that will delight stamp, coin, postcard and photograph collectors.
June 16, 2022
When looking through recent coin sales on Delcampe, I came across two one-ecu coins (6 livres/pounds) from 1793 sold one day apart at very different prices. Why? That’s the question I asked myself and which I will try to answer with the precious help of numismatist Jean-Louis Roche.
June 9, 2022
It’s sometimes amusing to realise what changes have taken place in a city. In this article, Dave Hill presents some old postcards of London and the tricks postcard publishers used so they wouldn’t have to travel. Enjoy the walk!
June 1, 2022
Old postcards let us discover all kinds of professions we’ve forgotten about. They include the bear tamer.
May 26, 2022
It’s common knowledge that stars sell. Look no further than the number of celebrity magazines available today. Some of the older stars, who made an impression on audiences with their talent and uncommon presence, are still very popular on Delcampe today. We would like to introduce you to six major stars who have been immortalised in photos. As you can well imagine, this article is far from exhaustive. I hope that it will make you a littl
May 17, 2022
Although it’s perfectly normal nowadays to receive your women’s magazine every week (why read just one?) and although the latest issue will provide excellent, feminist advice (“Make your husbands do the dishes, ladies!”) this form of writing took time to develop.
May 5, 2022