WHO IS DAVID CARLI
Philatelic expert with over thirty years of experience in the world of philately
A life dedicated to philately
My passion for philately began in childhood, leafing through my uncle’s stamp albums. What started as a simple hobby gradually developed, over the years, into a true professional vocation which, in 1993, led me to take over a historic shop in my city and to begin my activity as a philatelic dealer.
In 2000 I brought my experience into the digital world by creating one of the first Italian e-commerce websites dedicated to philately: David’s Filatelica. Following a family event, I suspended my activity in 2011. Only after several years, with effort but renewed awareness, did I rediscover my original passion.
Encouraged by my friend Franco Moscadelli, from 2026 I have devoted myself professionally to philatelic expertisation, placing my experience and expertise at the service of collectors in the identification, authentication, and analysis of stamps and postal documents from the Italian area.
My training includes in-depth studies of postal history, printing techniques, and paper. I regularly collaborate with auction houses, philatelic associations, and private collectors, both nationally and internationally.
Experience and training
Professional expert
I have been active in the world of philately for over 30 years: first as a dealer, now as a specialised expert, with a deep knowledge of Italian stamps and postal history.
Auction house consultant
I regularly collaborate with some of the leading Italian and European auction houses for the analysis and authentication of important lots from the Italian classical area.
Support for collectors
I assist selected collectors in improving their collections, offering support in historical research, exhibition planning, and preparation for philatelic competitions.
Areas of specialisation
Classical Italian philately: Ancient States, Vittorio Emanuele II and Umberto I
Postal history: Ancient States, Kingdom of Italy, Occupations, Colonies and the Italian Republic up to 1952
Overprints: Kingdom and R.S.I., C.L.N., First and Second World War Occupations, Italian Colonies, Post Offices Abroad
Airmail and aerograms of the Italian area and worldwide Zeppelin flights
Forgery identification: such as reprints, alterations, manipulations, and non-original cancellations
Valuation of private collections and estates for inheritance division
I have chosen to decline invitations to expertise all philatelic sectors: not because I am unable to verify a Kingdom cancellation or recognise a forged Gronchi Rosa, but because I do not believe in “knowing everything” and prefer to limit my services to the philatelic fields in which I am truly specialised.
Do you have questions or need an expert opinion?
Contact me for any information about my philatelic certification and consultancy services