[press release]
ATA Publishes “What’s First” Book

The American Topical Association has just published What’s First?, a 335-page book that pictures and describes the first stamp for more than 800 topics. From abacus to zebra, it is colorfully illustrated with stamp images and descriptions of the first time a topic appeared on a stamp.

Spanning two centuries, the book explores firsts for popular topics, such as cats and railways/trains, to more esoteric topics, such as handshakes and dominoes. It is fully indexed by topic and country/Scott number.

Written by Canadian playwright and journalist Jack Gray, the book will be appealing to topical collectors, as well as those with other collecting interests, and also to exhibitors. It makes an excellent addition to any philatelic library.

What’s First? is available in book and DVD format for $40 plus shipping (Book: US $4, Canada $25.25, other countries $35.75; DVD: US and Canada $1.50; other countries $3.50). Mail a check to ATA, PO Box 8, Carterville IL 62918-0008 or email americantopical@msn.com or call 618-985-5100. More information at www.americantopicalassn.org