American Philatelic Society

Translation Service

Request Translation

Philatelic Translations
As an APS member, you may obtain translations of philatelically-related material through the APS Translation Service. Almost anything philatelic can be translated:

  • letters/postcards
  • cancellations
  • inscriptions on stamps
  • FDC cachets

Languages
Translations of practically all major languages can be accomplished by the members and friends of the APS Translation Committee.  Languages include:

Fees
Nominal fees may be assessed in some cases while short translation requests are generally provided at no charge.  Short translations are typically less than 250 words (translated into English).

Requests for translation of longer items will be negotiated with the committee members; the requesting member will be advised of the price before the translation is begun. To expedite translation, members requesting translations should agree to pay all charges up to a limit that they set in advance. Translation will not proceed if the charges will exceed the member's stated limit.

Effective January 16, 2009, APS members may request up to twelve items (short translations of less than 250 words each) per calendar year.  After which, a US$5.00 fee will be assessed per additional item in addition to any required fee by the translator and postage forwarding.  The US$5.00 fee will be donated to the American Philatelic Society.

Postage fees for sending or returning translation materials must be paid by the member requesting the translation by regular mail. As a general rule, three times the postage necessary to send the translation should be enclosed to cover all forwarding and return postage requirements. Requests will not be processed until such postage is provided.  No postage fee is necessary if the requests are made via E-Mail.

To submit your request via E-Mail, please send it to: aps-translation@7xmedia.com

Please include:

  • Your full name (as appeared in the APS membership records)
  • APS membership number
  • E-Mail address (if different from the one you are sending the request from)
  • Details of your request including:
    • background of the material to be translated
    • whether the translation is for personal use or for publication
    • maximum fee for translation if any
    • date needed by if any
  • Digital image of the item you wish to translate
To submit your request via regular mail, please send it to:

APS Translation Service
American Philatelic Society
100 Match Factory Place
Bellefonte, PA 16823 USA
 
Please include:
  • Your full name (as appeared in the APS membership records)
  • APS membership number
  • Mailing Address
  • Phone number and E-Mail address
  • Details of your request including:
    • background of the material to be translated
    • whether the translation is for personal use or for publication
    • maximum fee for translation if any
    • date needed by if any
  • Copy of the materials to be translated.  Do not send original material unless it is impossible to make clear photocopies. If it is necessary to send an original document, send it either by registered or insured mail.
  • Three times the postage (to cover forwarding and return postage, any unused postage will be returned)
APS Affiliates
 Effective January 16, 2009, members of the American Topical Association (ATA), may submit requests for translation directly to the APS Translation Service.  Please include your ATA membership number in your request.  ATA members may request up to six items (short translations of less than 250 words each) per calendar year.  After which, a US$5.00 fee will be assessed per additional item in addition to any required fee by the translator and postage forwarding.  The US$5.00 fee will be donated to the American Philatelic Society.

If you have any questions, please e-mail: aps-translation@7xmedia.com
or write:

APS Translation Committee
 American Philatelic Society
100 Match Factory Place
Bellefonte, PA 16823 USA


Terms of service is subject to change without notice.