First Days is the award-winning publication of the American First Day Cover Society. Published eight times per year, the magazine is filled with articles and features covering all areas of FDCs collecting to enlighten beginners to advanced readers.

Contributing to First Days - The magazine depends on its readers for articles. All submissions will be reviewed for publication. Maintaining quality illustrations is the most challenging part of producing First Days. Please submit crisp black and white photocopies with manuscripts. A guideline to publication and illustrationsis available from the editor. Send articles to:

Richard L. Sine
100 Poplar Street
Fort Mill, SC 29715

Deadlines - Contributers should be aware that the shortest deadline for First Days is 90 days before the magazine's cover date. Lead times on processes that require several steps must be planned so that each step can adhere to this deadline.