Help and FAQ
The questions readers ask most.
What is The Erstwhile Courier?
A weekly newspaper where every issue covers one year of history. It is a full broadsheet of 32 pages or more in four sections, written as if it went to press at the end of its year. See about the Courier.
Which year do I start at?
The run on sale is 1933 to 1982 (50 issues). Every reader starts at issue one, the first year of the run, and gets the next year each week. See the eras.
When does my first paper go out?
The order form states the date your first paper goes out, at least 8 days after you order and never before your run's first mailing. Papers go out weekly after that. The digital edition starts the day you order. See home delivery.
What does it cost?
Print and digital is $79.99 every 13 weeks, $33.99 every 4 weeks or $139.99 every 26 weeks, each ending after paper 50 of the run with a smaller last charge, or $249.99 in one payment for the whole run. Digital only is $79 a year or $8 a month. Gifts are one payment at the same prices as print. The order form shows the price per issue before you pay.
Can I give it as a gift?
Yes. A gift is one payment, never renews, and starts on the Monday you choose. We send a gift card by post or email. See gift subscriptions.
Is there an enlarged-type digest?
Every issue comes with an enlarged-type PDF digest in big, clear type. See enlarged type.
Do you deliver outside the United States?
Printed papers mail to US addresses only. The digital edition can be read anywhere.
How do I read the digital edition?
Sign in with the email you ordered with and open the link we send you.
How do I cancel?
Online or by email, at any time, without calling anyone: in your account, with the cancel link in any renewal reminder, or by writing to support@erstwhilecourier.com from the address you ordered with. Your plan runs to the end of the period you have paid for.
Is it accurate?
Every story and individual claim is checked against its sources, and each year's sources are listed online. If you find a mistake, tell us: see the corrections policy and how the paper is made.
Still need help?
Write to support@erstwhilecourier.com. See contact for how soon we answer.