As an APS member, you may obtain translations of
philatelically-related material through the APS Translation Service.
Almost anything philatelic can be translated:
- letters
- cancellations
- inscriptions on stamps
- FDC cachets
Translations of practically all major languages
can be accomplished by the members and friends of the APS Translation
Committee.
Nominal Fees may be
assessed in some cases while short translation requests are generally
provided at no charge.
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. Members using checks to pay for services MUST make the checks
payable to an individual. Banks will not cash checks made out to
the service.
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.
Please include a phone number
or e-mail address even
if you are sending in the materials by regular mail.
Postage Fees for sending
or returning translation materials must be paid by the member requesting
the translation. 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.
Online Request are
encouraged and may be submitted to
apstranslations@gmail.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
- Digital image of the item you wish to translate
To submit your request via regular mail, please
send it to:
Bobby Liao
APS Translation Committee
c/o American Philatelic Society
100 Match Factory Place
Bellefonte, PA 16823
In addition
to the APS Translation Service, here's another source you may find
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