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Editorial

Another year is ending. 2023 ries in this latest edition of the Del-
was an unusual year. It was campe Magazine.
the first “normal” one since In stamp collecting, with the article
the Covid crisis and yet it by the Académie, the Red Cross
was a mixed one with the vignette from Grenada, private Ger-
war in Ukraine and energy res- man post offices, the principality of
trictions. Andorra and crypto stamps.
We’re living in a strange period full In coin collecting, with the superior
of contradictions. Faced with this un- condition levels of coins and with
Editorial
settled world, the world of collecting ounces.
is a refuge. It’s a cave full of traditions In postcard collecting, we cover
and wonderful stories as well as sad- Santa Claus’ reindeer and Adeline
der stories and amusing anecdotes. Boutain. In photography, I’ll intro-
Collecting means taking a step into duce you to athletes who have been
history, geography and fun because, forgotten over time. I hope that all
most of all, collecting is a choice that of these discoveries will lead you to
suits us. new friends, and perhaps, motivate
We primarily collect for ourselves, you to start a new collection!
regardless of the subject we choose. I would also like to take this oppor-
If, like me, your partner shares your tunity to wish you all wonderful year-
hobby, it’s even more amazing and end celebrations. I hope Santa Claus
exciting. However, collecting isn’t ne- won’t forget to spoil you! Enjoy your
cessarily, and is actually rarely, pur- reading!
sued by couples. On the other hand,
it leads to many discoveries. The dis-
covery of a topic, of other passionate
collectors, of artists...Most of the col-
lectors I meet collect for themselves,
but with others!
I invite you to make exciting discove- Héloïse Dautricourt

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