Placing an advertisement in the Manuscript Society’s journal Manuscripts reaches a distinguished group of serious collectors, archivists, and librarians. Full page, half page and quarter page ads are available. They may be purchased as a single insertion or for an entire year (four insertions). Your name and a link to your site or email address also appears on our website while you are advertising with us.

2024 rates have remained the same as 2023.

Single Insertion

Full Page (25 x 42 picas; approx. 4-1/8 x 6-7/8 inches) $250
Half Page (25 x 20 picas; approx. 4-1/8 x 3-3/8 inches) $175
Quarter Page (25 x10 picas; approx. 4-1/8 x 1-5/8 inches) $100

Prepaid Annual Agreement  (4 insertions @ 15% discount)

Full Page (25 x 42 picas; approx. 4-1/8 x 6-7/8 inches) $850
Half Page (25 x 20 picas; approx. 4-1/8 x 3-3/8 inches) $595
Quarter Page (25 x10 picas; approx. 4-1/8 x 1-5/8 inches) $340

Position Advertisements (open to full-page advertisers)*

Back Cover (rotates, first-come, first served) $150/issue
Inside Front or Inside Back Cover (when available) $125/issue

**If you’re interested in Position Advertisements, please call or executivedirector@manuscript.org.

2024 Advertising Schedule

Issue Advertising Deadline Mailing Date
Winter (Feb) Jan 14 Last Wednesday, February
Spring (May) Mar 24
First Wednesday, May
Summer (Aug) Jun 23 First Wednesday, August
Fall (Nov) Sept 29
First Wednesday, November

Deadlines can usually be extended for advertisers who submit new ads in high quality PDFs or other appropriate file formats (JPEG, TIFF, etc., 300 ppi). Extensions must be arranged in advance of the regular deadlines. Late submissions must come in on CDs via FedEx or as email attachments. Email is preferred.

To discuss advertising with The Manuscript Society email Shirley Sands executivedirector@manuscript.org.

Payment for advertising with The Manuscript Society may be made on this website via paypal or by submitting a check to: The Manuscript Society;  PO Box 13349, Overland Park, KS 66282.