The American Philatelist is the oldest continuously published philatelic journal in the world, the first issue having appeared in January 1887. All of our articles are written by our members and feature colorful illustrations. The magazine is available in print and in digital formats for maximum flexibilty and access.
The journal is published monthly and free to members of the American Philatelic Society. Join today to start receiving the award-winning American Philatelist. Your membership also includes online access to the back issues of The AP. To experience just one of the values of membership, a full sample issue is available below. You can also browse select articles from other recent issues.
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