Descriptive Articles of the Paleophilatelie Catalogue

Paleophilatelie.eu is a specialized online reference resource dedicated to the interdisciplinary field of paleophilately, combining philately with paleontology and paleoanthropology. The website presents images and detailed information on thousands of philatelic items related to paleontology and paleoanthropology, issued by nearly 200 countries and territories worldwide.

The material is systematically arranged by country and date of issue. In addition, the site comprises several hundred pages describing individual stamp issues, in-depth articles on paleophilatelic subjects, and numerous examples of competitive and thematic philatelic exhibits.

As of February 2026, more than 350 descriptive articles containing technical specifications and historical background information on philatelic issues relevant to the scope of the website have been published. This number continues to grow.

For ease of reference, the articles are classified into the following categories:

Official Stamps – Primary Topics:	Official Postage stamps directly related to Paleontology or Paleoanthropology
Personalized Stamps – Primary Topics:	Personalized Postage stamps directly related to Paleontology or Paleoanthropology
Official Stamps – Associated Topics:	Official Postage stamps indirectly related to Paleontology or Paleoanthropology
Postmarks – Primary Topics:	Postmarks directly related to Paleontology or Paleoanthropology
Postal Stationery – Associated Topics:	Official Postal Stationery indirectly related to Paleontology or Paleoanthropology
Commemorative Covers – Primary Topics:	Official Commemorative Covers directly related to Paleontology or Paleoanthropology
History of Paleontology through Letters:	A selection of historical letters and postcards that provide insight into the professional correspondence and scientific networks of palaeontologists and related researchers.

Notes:

• Topics considered directly related to paleontology or paleoanthropology include reconstructions and fossil remains of prehistoric animals and plants, portraits of paleontologists, and representations of Charles Darwin.
• Topics considered indirectly related include fossil localities, Natural History Museums, paleontological or paleoanthropological research institutes, contributors to the development of paleontology or paleoanthropology, and depictions of prehistoric animals or plants as works of art.