In this section, you’ll find files and anecdotes on the history of collections. Comics, stamps, postcards… they’re all in the spotlight.
After thanking our comic book lovers by offering them a serigraphy, we would like to honour the philatelist community. To celebrate Delcampe's 20th anniversary, we have created magnificent collectable stamps that we will be offering to some of our faithful Delcampers selected at random.
November 5, 2020
Did you know that this tool owned by almost every household has been patented no less than 300 times? There are thousands of models of corkscrews, making it a great collector's item!
October 27, 2020
On October 1st, Delcampe celebrates its 20th anniversary. Over the next 12 months, we will celebrate this anniversary with you. And to start with, we have decided to offer you collectables designed for the occasion.
October 15, 2020
Considering the success of the philatelic webinars held online as a consequence of the diffusion of Covid-19 worldwide (in Italy by CIFO, in the USA by the American Philatelic Society and the Collectors Club, in Great Britain by the Royal Philatelic Society, etc.), CIFT (Centro Italiano Filatelia Tematica) and CIFO (Collezionisti Italiani Francobolli Ordinari) have decided to organize a new programme of virtual philatelic meetings for 2020-2021.
October 12, 2020
From September 18th to October 16th, the Festival of Coins invites you to discover thousands of coins in partnership with Delcampe, the American Numismatic Association, The Royal Numismatic Society, Money & Medals Network. Don't miss this virtual meeting which you can attend from home.
October 1, 2020
All year round, Delcampe brightens up the lives of collectors with its beautiful items! That's why summer gets longer on Delcampe... And that's the theme of our new advertising campaign!
September 23, 2020
You sometimes hear that stamp collecting is a dusty occupation that is no longer of any interest to anyone. At Delcampe, we are particularly well placed to know that this isn’t true! I would even go a step further and say that many modern collections go hand in hand with stamp collecting.
September 10, 2020
All collectors of French coins or stamps know the name of Oscar Roty to whom we owe “la Semeuse” (the Sower). Used on millions of stamps and coins, the Sower is one of the greatest French muses after Marianne.
September 3, 2020
It didn’t take long for other European countries to start using the same postage system after the creation of the One Penny Black in 1840. As a result, collectors have been passionate about stamps since the second half of the 19th century.
August 27, 2020
Perfume has always been used by mankind. Of course the processes have evolved, as we are far away today from the perfumes from Antiquity, but we are still attracted by what smells good and fragrances represent a luxury that few can live without.
August 19, 2020
FEPA is the 'Federation of European Philatelic Associations'. It is an international organisation, the purpose of which is to promote philately across Europe through its Members. The Members are the National Philatelic Federations and Associations in 44 countries, mostly in Europe but including Israel and Egypt. It does not have individual collectors as members. In each country the collectors are represented in FEPA through their national associa
August 14, 2020
There are many postcard collectors at Delcampe and their collections are extremely varied. Are you thinking of starting a collection too? Here are a few ideas to help you choose a topic.
August 13, 2020