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The American Philatelist
The American Philatelist is the premier philatelic magazine in the nation and the oldest
continuously published philatelic journal in the world. This award-winning monthly publication
features:
• Colorful articles, with subjects ranging from topicals to postal history, cinderellas to
revenues, research to philatelic memories — all written by APS members.
• Calendar of upcoming stamp shows and exhibitions.
• Society news, resources, and sources for stamps.
• Advertisements from the world’s leading stamp dealers.
• And much more!
The AP also is available online at www.stamps.org/American-Philatelist. Members must
sign in to gain access. From the pages of the online version readers can click on links and
directing them to a particular advertiser or APS service. Other highlights of the digital AP are
printer-friendly pages; a downloadable PDF version; a translation application; a zoom tool to
see enlargements of the pages, stamps, or covers; and more. Other online perks for members
include Bonus Content (www.stamps.org/AP-Album) and archives of issues back to 2007.
Write an Article — We welcome articles about any aspect of philately, so long as they are
original with the AP. You may request “Author Guidelines” from or submit your manuscript to:
The American Philatelist, 100 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte, PA 16823 or e-mail at aparticle@
stamps.org or online at www.stamps.org.
Advertise — If you would like to advertise in the AP, call 814-933-3818 or e-mail
adsales@stamps.org for our ad rates and deadlines. Ad design services available.
Learning through APS
Affiliates & Chapters
Join a national group that specializes in your
areas of interests or find a club in your area!
Affiliates
National Specialty Societies
An APS affiliate is a national organization formed for the
study of a special area of philately. The APS has 200 affiliates
specializing in everything from Air Mail to Zeppelins. Each
group is affiliated with the APS, but is a separate organization
offering varying services to its members. Nearly all publish
specialized journals.
How To Join an APS Affiliate
Contact the APS to receive a list of current affiliates or visit
www.stamps.org/Specialty-Societies for an online directory with
contact addresses, websites, and e-mails. Application forms for
APS affiliates are available from the APS, 100 Match Factory
Place, Bellefonte, PA 16823; 814-933-3803, ext. 201, or by
contacting the societies directly from the information provided
on the APS website.
Local Stamp Clubs
Looking to find a club in your area The APS has 500+ local
clubs throughout the U.S. and many countries. All are chapter
members of the APS, but each is a separate organization offering
its own services to its members. Visit www.stamps.org/Local-
Clubs to find the nearest APS club in your area, the time and
location of its meetings, and contact information.
The APS supports its chapters through the Chapter Activities
Committee, which sponsors a publication contest and conducts
other programs for local clubs. The APS also offers clubs the
use of audio visual programs, CDs, sales circuits, and the help of
exhibition judges. Free show listings on the APS Show Calendar
and mailing lists are available to chapters to help promote their
club and any upcoming events.
If your Specialty Group or Local Club is interested in the benefits of joining forces with the APS,
contact us today for details: 814-933-3803, or visit us online at www.stamps.org
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