Delcampe Top Sales December 2024
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December 17, 2024
Type A franking machines outside of France
In 1928, HAVAS had been successfully marketing the first franking machine in France for four years and decided to conquer new territories. To keep things simple and to limit risks and costs, HAVAS chose three geographically close French-speaking countries: Monaco, Algeria and Morocco.
November 22, 2024
LARGE HERMES HEADS – PRINTINGS AND SHADES
The punches and typographic plates for the first Greek stamp, the large Hermes head, were produced in Paris in 1861 and 1876 by the Graveur Général des Monnaies de France, Désiré-Albert Barre.
November 18, 2024
Delcampe Top Sales November 2024
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November 12, 2024
Marco presents you with the Solar Impulse 2 stamp. Can you find the philatelic error?
Today, the World of Collecting invites you to delve into the fascinating universe of philatelic errors. In our new video, we reveal the surprising story of a stamp linked to an aeronautical exploit. This seemingly insignificant stamp conceals an intriguing detail that makes it a real treasure for collectors.
September 24, 2024
Delcampe Top Sales September 2024
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September 11, 2024
May issues by POST Luxembourg
Der Monat Mai hat uns verschiedene interessante Briefmarkenausgaben von POST Luxembourg beschert.
July 26, 2024
The paquebots of Mexico Balguerie et fils
was Mexico’s third-largest economic partner, behind the United States and the United Kingdom. Prior to 1827, mail between France and Mexico was exchanged via merchant ships. Given the growing importance of trade connections, the French government resolved to set up a regular maritime service between France and Mexico. A two year contract was signed on 17 August 1827 between the French state and the Brun et Gautier company to provide regular sai
May 28, 2024