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 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 home town and to begin working as a philatelic dealer.
In 2000 I brought my experience into the digital world, creating one of the first Italian e-commerce websites dedicated to philately: David’s Filatelica. Following a family event, I interrupted this activity in 2011. Only after several years, with effort but renewed awareness, did I rediscover my original passion.
Over time, my relationship with philately has changed: from an instinctive passion it has become a more conscious and reflective interest. No longer simply the pleasure of collecting, but the desire to understand the historical, human and cultural context that every stamp and every postal document carries with it.
Encouraged by my friend Franco Moscadelli, from 2026 I have devoted myself professionally to philatelic expertise, placing my experience and competence at the service of collectors in the identification, authentication and analysis of stamps and postal documents from the Italian area.
My education has developed through in-depth studies of postal history, printing techniques and paper. Over the years, I have built a specialist library of more than 300 volumes, enriched by numerous specialist journals, from “Corriere Filatelico” to “Cursores”. This path has led to regular collaborations 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