Postcards by Catharina Klein
Deltiology allows us to discover many talented artists. Today, I invite you to get to know the illustrator Catharina Klein.
August 27, 2025
Discovering the work of Fred Spurgin
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
When cartophily pays tribute to the helicopter
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 postcard
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
Surprising real hair postcards!
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
Who is Dom Perignon?
Known as the most festive drink in the world, the legend of champagne goes back to Dom Pérignon, but who is this monk?
June 17, 2025
April 1st for postcard lovers
April 1st is traditionally April Fools’ Day. It’s a day when hoaxes and jokes are rife at home and in the me dia. The tradition isn’t new. It apparently goes back to the 15th century, but could be even older. In antiquity and in the Middle Ages, the tradition was celebrated on 25 March and was called Hilaria
April 1, 2025
Take advantage of our April special deal on low-priced items on Delcampe!
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April 1, 2025