Topical Time

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The Journal of the American Topical Association

Topical Time is the official journal of the American Topical Association. Each bimonthly edition contains 92 information-rich pages fro topical and thematic collectors of all ages and experience-levels. The journal includes illustrated and informative topical articles, checklists, hobby news and information from our dealer sponsors. Among the regular features in Topical Time are: "Topics on Postmarks," "Chapter Chatter," and "Units in Action."

Topical Time (along with The Magical World of Stamp Collecting), was awarded First Prize in the 2018 CG International Philatelic Promotion Award competition that concluded in Sindelfengen, Germany, in October 2018.

ATA members receive six issues of Topical Time with each year of membership- and the journal can be received electronically as well as in print. A limited number of back issues of the journal are available for $5 each. Prospective members are welcome to browse a sample issue here.

Members can access the current issue and a selection of back issues here.

Topical Time - Digital Edition

All individual ATA members can access issues of our journal online. When the new issue is released, members receive an email (about every two months) to let you know the new edition has been posted. Issues of Topical Time from 2013 will always be available online. Annual indexes to all the posted issues are linked at the right.

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Inquiries and Submissions

To contact our editor, please send your inquires & questions to: Martin Kent Miller, c/o ATA, P.O. Box 2143, Greer, SC 29652-2143 or email him here.

Manuscripts should be submitted online using our convenient submission form. The page is available by clicking here. This system is the most efficient and secure way to submit a manuscript for consideration. When using this system, once your materials have been transferred successfully, you will received an email confirmation.

Topical Time depends on its readers for articles. Therefore, all ATA members are welcome to submit manuscripts for publication consideration.