GUIDELINES TO JUDGING YOUTH EXHIBITS

In accordance with F.I.P. Regulations a prospective Judge in Youth Class must:

1. hold an international Vermeil medal in any recognized classification;

2. hold certification from his/her National Federation as a Youth Judge for a minimum of two years;

3. attend an F.I.P. approved Youth Seminar, preferably before accepting an international Apprenticeship; and

4. satisfy all other requirements imposed on candidates from time to time.

The F.I.P. Commission for Youth Philately Seminar is designed as a guide and introduction to the skills required by a person qualifying as an International Youth Judge. The attendance at the Seminar calls for active participation in its activities. Proper preparation is a prime pre-requisite to fully benefit from the presentation, which can be best achieved by active work in philatelic clubs and having actively judge on the national level, both in the youth class.

The F.I.P. Commission for youth Philately invites suggestions for the improvement of the Seminar and other activities.

Michael Madesker

President

F.I.P. Commission for Youth Philately

The first attempts to form a Commission for Youth Philately were made at the 1933 F.I.P. Vienna Conference. It was not, however, until 1958 that M. Lucien Berthelot, President of the F.I.P., appointed Mr. Hartwig Danesch of Germany to serve as First President of the F.I.P. Commission for Youth Philately.

Mr. Danesch devoted 22 years to the cause of the international youth philatelic movement. During that time he has built the infrastructure of the Youth Commission, formulated the point system, established a program to train judges, codified guidelines and laid many plans for future development. Mr. Danesch worked hard to have a special section for youth in international exhibitions and to establish a specialized international youth exhibition. He has truly earned the designation of "Father of modern philatelic movement among young people".

Mr. Danesch, at the 1971 F.I.P. Congress in Budapest, delivered a most memorable definition of the place of youth philately within the F.I.P.: "Youth philately is not a separate segment of philately like, perhaps, thematic philately or air mail, etc., ÅE.rather, that it merely deals with a classification by age, which as far as collecting is concerned extends into fields of philately". We are implored to remember these words for it is youth that has the future of plilately in its hands. We are but guides in their search in their search for knowledge and recreation.

Mr. Heinrich Mannhart of Switzerland succeeded Mr. Danesch as President of the Commission in 1980. Mr. Mannhart concentrated heavily on those aspects of judging dealing with a clearer of judges thoughts expressed in the pint system. Mr. Mannhart organized several seminars, formulated explanations to the evaluation sheets and produced new guidelines for youth exhibitions. Ever mindful of new developments in philately as well as education, Mr. Mannhart constantly reviewed and revised both, the point system and the guidelines. He was very successful in maintaining a schedule of international youth exhibitions which kept the Commission in the eye of the public.

Mr. Mannhartís sudden death in December 1989 was a terrible shock to the philatelic world and particularly to the cause of youth philately.

In accordance with F.I.P. Regulations, Mr. Christo Nikolchev of Bulgaria, vice-president of Commission was installed as Acting President. dUring Mr. Nikolchevís tenure 1989 to 1992, the Commission continued working on projects begun by Mr. Mannhart.

Mr. Michael Madeseker of Canada was elected President of Commission in 1992. During his first six months in office Mr. Madesker concentrated on finalizing two of the projects carried over from the guidelines. Simultaneously work was started on a new seminar for youth judges which was culminated by a "trial run" at Kastrup, Denmark in March of 1993. Approved by the FIP Board this Seminar has by now been presented six times, four of these under F.I.P. guidelines. The Seminar presents a new concept and requires the physical participation of each person in attendance: It is, in true sense of the word, a hands-on presentation.

At present, the Commission is involved in the preparation of educational programs to be used to retain young collectors, to recruit new ones and at some stage introduce philately to the developing nations. We have in this the full support of Mr. D.N. Jatia, President of the F.I.P., and full cooperation from the various Commissions.

The Swiss Federationís Youth Organization under the Presidency of Mr. Gerhard Kraner (Bureau Member of our Commission) is preparing a teaching manual of the several philatelic specialties. This work will be of the greatest importance to judges in general and youth workers in particular.

The contribution of the Swiss Federation was cited as an example of the cooperation our Commission receives. It must be fully understood that without input and support within the Bureau and by individuals the President of the Commission would be totally helpless.

Mr. Joseph Wolff of Luxembourg, presently F.I.P. Director and Coordinator of Youth Activities, came to the assistance of Mr. Danesch in 1969 by organizing the first international youth exhibition, JUVENTUS, in his country. Mr. Wolff has yet to refuse assistance when it comes to Youth Philately and his achievements are many.

Messrs. Heinz-Otto Vervoort and Heinz Wenz of Germany were strongly involved in formulating evaluation sheets during Mr. Mannhartís tenure. It is ground work that allowed us to complete the task speedily.

In the present Administration the work could not progress without the sage advice by the Commission Vice President Capt. Yaakov Shabtai of Israel. The input by Mr. Heinz Wenz, Mr. Cees Jansen, Mrs. Yung Benson and many other helped in making our seminar a success.

Mr. Bengt Bengtsson of Sweden as Secretary of the F.I.P. Commission for Youth Philately, is in fact, the Administrator of all our activities. His background knowledge, years of experience, ability and willingness to work are legendary.

Mlle. Mary-Rose Bodson of Belgium and M. Michel Menchon of France are contributors in deliberations dealing with club work. Both are trasured Members of the Bureau. I will ask here forgiveness from those that were not mentioned, they know who they are and, I am sure, that the public at large noticed their contributions as well. Their work for Youth philately is part of the Commissionís history.

Seminars should follow the same general format. The participants, who are wishing to qualify, should take an active part by judging some test exhibits. This will ensure that they understand what is being said.

1. General Introduction of Seminar Leader, F.I.P. general regulations, other members of panel

2. Seminar Leaderís Presentation

• history subject covers

• statement on which regulations (GREV, SREV, Guideline) cover subject

Definition

• what subject covers

• different categoreís which are included

Evaluation

• criteria (this is key element in presentation, use of overhead projector is recommended)

• explanation of each element, use examples (slides) to show correct/ incorrect interpretation by exhibitors.

Particular problems

• describe those which may occur and which are not covered by Guidelines

Qualifications

• what is needed to be a good (subject of Seminar) judge

Member of the audience (the participants)will need a prÈcis of the above with the relevant GREV, SREB and Guidelines annexed to refer to if necessary.

1. Evaluation of exhibits

The Participants should then be asked to evaluate 3-4 exhibits of say 4-5 frames each using the above criteria and marking to International F.I.P. level, (a similar procedure could be adopted for national or regional qualification using marking to the appropriate level).

 

This should take about 30 minutes (a little more than would be available for a first assessment at a F.I.P. exhibition). Two are to be completed and one handed in to the Seminar Leader by participants who wish to have their presence recorded.

 

2. Presentation of the results

Each participant announces the number of marks he or she has given for a particular criterion of each exhibit. A different person will start for each new exhibit/criterion so ensuring that most participants have to announce their marks first at least once. (e.g. with 4 exhibits and 4 criteria 16 participants will be the first to announce their marks).

 

3. Discussion on marking

This can be decided by the Seminar leader. A suitable method is to ask those participants who have given the highest and the lowest marks to say how they reached their conclusion. This can be done either after all marks have been.

 

The Presenter(s) must at this stage also state how many marks he would have given ÅEparticularly if they differ from average of all participants.

4. Conclusion

Discussion on general problems encountered during trial judging. Assessment of lessons learnt.

A point to note is selection of exhibits to be judged. It is important that these are reasonably difficult or set problems under one or more criteria. E.g. they should not be obvious Vermeil Medal candidates. Some should be expected to do well under one criterion (e.g. Importance) and other under another (e.g. Research). Exhibits may deserve the same marks but will reach the total in quite different ways.

1. The F.I.P. promotes international philately exhibitions in accordance with its Statutes (Article 5 and 43-45) and the General Regulations of the F.I.P. for Exhibitions (GREX). The F.I.P. may extend its patronage to world exhibitions, its auspices to international exhibitions and its support to other exhibitions.

2. The principle defined in the following General Regulations of the F.I.P. for the Evaluation of Exhibits at F.I.P.-Exhibitions (GREV) are applicable to all competitive exhibitions. They are intended to serve the Jury as regulations and as a guide to the collector for the development of the exhibits.

3. The GREV apply to all competitive classes at F.I.P. exhibitions.

4. The Special Regulations of the F.I.P. for the Evaluation of Competitive Exhibits at F.I.P. Exhibitions (SREVs) for competitive class are based upon and developed from the GREV. The Commissions of F.I.P. may supplement or adopt these principles considering the peculiarities of their respective classes.

1. The limit of the frame space allocated at exhibitions as per Article 6 of the GREX does not normally allow the collector to display his entire collection. Therefore, he must select suitable material, which will ensure continuity and understanding of the subject and show the most relevant aspects of knowledge and condition.

2. The evaluation of exhibits will only take into consideration the material display.

3. The composition of an exhibit in the respective classes will be defined in the SREV.

1. An exhibit shall consist solely of appropriate philatelic material.

2. Appropriate philatelic material is that which, for the purpose of transmitting mail or other postal communications, has been issued, intended for issue, or produced in the preparation for issue, used, or treated as valid for postage by governmental, local or private postal agencies, or by other duly commissioned or empowered authorities or other payments of official dues including Revenues.

3. The exhibit shall show a clear concept of the subject treated, developed according to the characteristics of the respective competitive class, as defined by the SREV for that class. The exhibit shall be developed according to a well laid out plan as well as personal research. The title must agree with the contents of the exhibit. The concept shall be laid out in an introductory statement, and must be written in one of the F.I.P. official languages.

The text of the exhibit should also be written in one of the F.I.P. official languages.

4. The material displayed should be fully consistent with the subject chosen. The selection should express the concept in the most appropriate manner, showing the level of understanding of the subject and the personal research of the exhibitor.

5. The presentation and the accompanying text of the exhibit should be simple, tasteful, and well balanced.

A short explanation is required when the material is not self explanatory or there is a need to illustrate special research

1. The evaluation of the exhibits is made by a jury, which will be constituted and shall perform its duties in accordance with the provisions of Section V of the GREX.

2. General criteria for the evaluation of competitive exhibits at F.I.P. exhibitions are as follows:

• Treatment

• Philatelic Importance

• Philatelic and related Knowledge, Personal Study and Research

• Condition and Rarity of material exhibited

• Presentation

1. The criterion of "Treatment of the Exhibit" requires an evaluation of the completeness and correctness of the selected material made by the exhibitor to illustrate his chosen subject.

2. The criterion of "Philatelic Importance" requires an evaluation of philatelic, significance of the subject chosen by the exhibitor, in terms of its scope, degree of difficulty of the subject , and the philatelic interest of the exhibit.

3. The criteria of "Philatelic and Related Knowledge, Personal Study and Research" require following evaluations:

Knowledge is the degree of knowledge of the exhibitor as expressed by the items chosen for display and their related comments; Personal Study in the proper analysis of the items chosen for display; Research is the presentation of new facts related to the chosen subject.

4. The criteria of "Condition and Rarity" require an evaluation of the quality of the displayed material considering the standard of the material that exists for the chosen subject, the rarity and the relative difficulty of acquisition of the selected material.

5. The criterion of "Presentation" requires an evaluation of the clarity of display, the text as well as the overall aesthetic balance of the exhibit.

1. The judging of an exhibit will be carried out in general accordance with Section V (Articles 31-47) of the GREX.

2. Judging is based on the criteria explained in Art. 4 above. The following relative terms are presented to lead the jury to a balanced evaluation:

1. Treatment and Philatelic Importance 30

2. Philatelic and related Knowledge Personal Study and Research 35

3. Condition and Rarity 30

4. Presentation 5

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TOTAL 100

Exhibits will be evaluated by allocating points for each of the above criteria. These will be entered on score sheets of an approved format.

3. Prizes will be awarded according to Article 7 of the GREX.

4. Medals will be awarded as per the following table, based on the total of the relative terms obtained by the exhibit (ref: Article 7.4 of the GREX).

Large Gold 95

Gold 90

Large Vermeil 85

Vermeil 80

Large Silver 75

Silver 70

Silver Bronze 65

Bronze 60

5. The Grand Prizes are awarded to the exhibits with the greatest philatelic merit, from among those exceeding the requirement of a large gold medal (ref. Art. 7.3 of GREX).

6. Special prizes may be placed at the disposal of the Jury in accordance with Article 7.5 of GREX.

The Jury may award these special prizes, at its discretion, to exhibits having received at least a large vermeil medal in appreciation of outstanding philatelic merits and exceptional material.

This should not create yet another intermediary medal level.

7. The Jury may express Felicitations, in addition to the medal awarded for exhibits distinguishing themselves by philatelic research or originality. Felicitations cannot be given to the same exhibit twice. (Ref: Article 7.6 of the GREX).

8. The owner of an exhibit which has been downgraded by a Jury, because is contains faked and forged material not properly identified by him, will be duly notified through the national federation and the commissioner. This information should also be passed to the F.I.P. Commission for the Fight against Forgeries.

9. The provisions of Article 5 may be varied as necessary for the Literature. Thematic and Youth Classes because of their nature. These variations will be shown in the SREV of the concerned classes.

1. In the event of any discrepancies in text arising from translation, the English text shall prevail.

2. The General Regulations of the F.I.P. for the Evaluation of Competitive Exhibits at F.I.P. Exhibitions (GREV) have been approved by the 54^th F.I.P. Congress on 5^th November 1985 in Rome. They came into force on 5^th November 1985 and were revised at the 61^st F.I.P. Congress in Granada on 4^th May 1992. The revised text came into force 1^st January 1995. 

In accordance with Article 1.4 of the General Regulations of F.I.P. for the Evaluation of Competitive Exhibits at F.I.P. Exhibitions (GREV), these Special Regulations have been developed to supplement those principles with regard to Youth Philately. Also refer to Guidelines to Youth Philately Regulations

The Exhibits entered by young philatelists aged up to 21, assigned to age classes A to D form the youth class.

1. The principles defined in the special regulations of various competitive classes are, in general, also valid for young philatelistsÅE exhibits.

2. Each young exhibitor will include a plan for his exhibit and clearly define the scope of this exhibit.

In accordance with Article 4 of GREV these criteria are to be used:

• Treatment (philatelic/thematic)

• Philatelic knowledge

• Philatelic material

• Presentation of the collection

• In accordance with Article 4 of the GREV these criteria are modified to comply with the conditions for youth.

1. For the evaluation of youth exhibits concerning traditional philately, postal history, postal stationery, aerophilately, astrophilately, revenue and maximaphily, the following points will be allocated for the criteria mentioned in the various age classes.

 

Criteria AGE CLASS A B C D

Treatment 29 31 33 35

Knowledge 26 29 32 35

Material 20 20 20 20

Presentation 25 20 15 10

 

Criteria AGE CLASS

A B C D

Plan 19 21 23 25

Development 19 21 23 25

Philatelic & Related

Knowledge 17 18 19 20

Material 20 20 20 20

Presentation 25 20 15 10

 

2. The allocation of points for the various criteria in the respective age classes corresponds to the philatelic degree of advancement of young philatelists and takes into consideration their progress.

3. Medals, diplomas and certificates of participation are awarded upon the evaluation of exhibits:

4. certificate of participation

5. points bronze medal

6. points silver bronze medal

7. points silver medal

8. points large silver medal

9. points vermeil medal

10. points large vermeil medal

A large vermeil medal is the highest medal awarded to a young philatelist.

 

Special prizes may additionally be awarded to exhibits of Large Silver and higher medals in accordance with Article 7.5 of GREX.

1. Youth exhibits will be judged by F.I.P. approved jurors, in accordance with sec. V (Article 31-47) of GREX.

2. The Jury will complete for each exhibitor a short critical evaluation sheet prepared by the F.I.P. Commission for Youth Philately. The exhibitor is entitled to receive his evaluation sheet through his national commissioner.

1. In the event of any discrepancies in the text arising from translation, the English text shall prevail.

2. These Special Regulations for the Evaluation of Youth Exhibits at F.I.P. Exhibitions have been approved by the 61^st F.I.P. Congress in Granada on the 4^th and 5^th May 1992. They came into face on 1^st January 1995 and apply to those exhibitions granted F.I.P. Patronage, auspices or support, which will take place after 1^st January 1995.

YOUTH PHILATELY AT F.I.P. EXHIBITIONS

These supplementary rules for the admission of youth exhibits have been developed under Article 4.9 of the General Regulations of the F.I.P for exhibitions (GREX) and will apply to the Youth Class of philately in General and Special Exhibitions of F.I.P.

Young exhibitors, individuals or collective presentations, aged up to 21 years belong to the category of young philatelists.

Exhibits from young philatelists will be assigned to one four age classes A, B, C and D according to the age :

Age class A up to 15 years old

Age class B 16 and 17 years old

Age class C 18 and 19 years old

Age class D 20 and 21 years old

Collective exhibits shall be included in Age class C.

The age attained on January 1^st of the year in which the exhibition takes place, decides the relevant as above.

Each exhibit shall be allocated the following number of frames :

Age class Minimum Maximum

A 24 to 32 pages 60 to 64 pages

B 24 to 32 pages 60 to 64 pages

C 32 to 36 pages 72 to 80 pages

D 48 pages 72 to 80 pages

Young philatelists are exempted from entry fees.

Only such exhibits shall be admitted which have obtained at least a Silver Bronze medal in National Exhibition. For exception see Article 9.5 or GREX.

A youth exhibit may participate only once at an F.I.P. Exhibition (Article 14.4 of GREX) during the same year. However, in years in which a Specialized World Exhibition for young philatelists is held, the same exhibit may, in addition, participate at this event.

Exhibits may only be entered under the same of the exhibitor.

At special Youth exhibitions of the F.I.P., the F.I.P. Coordinator will propose in consultation with the President of the F.I.P Commission for Youth Philately the list of members of the Jury to the F.I.P. Board, according to Article 32 (GREX).

The following medals are available for award for Youth Exhibits :

Large vermeil medal

Vermeil medal

Large silver medal

Silver medal

Silver bronze medal

Bronze medal

In addition, there shall be made available certificate of participation.

At Specialized F.I.P. Exhibition of Youth Philately, a Grand prize of the exhibition (Grand Prix díExposition) is awarded to the best exhibit which clearly exceeds the minimum requirement of a Large Vermeil medal.

The Grand prize may only be awarded once to the same exhibit.

In addition, special prize may be awarded to exhibits which have obtained at least a Large Silver medal.

Felicitations of the Jury may be expressed according to Article 7.6 of the GREX.

At a Special F.I.P Exhibition of Youth Philately all publicity material including the catalogue must contain the name and address of the President of the F.I.P. Commission for Youth Philately.

The organizer of a Special F.I.P. Exhibition of Youth Philately will make arrangements for a conference of the F.I.P. Commission for Youth Philately on the occasion of the exhibition and will make suitable rooms available.

These Supplementary Rules replace the special regulations for exhibitions of Youth exhibits dated April 14, 1975.

In the event of any discrepancies in the text arising from translation, the English text shall prevail.

These Supplementary Rules for the Evaluation of Youth Exhibits at F.I.P. Exhibitions have been approved by the 61^st F.I.P. Congress in Granada on the 4^th and 5^th May 1992. They came into force on 1^st January 1995 and apply to those exhibitions granted F.I.P. Patronage, auspices or support, which will take place after 1^st January 1995.

GUDELINES FOR JUDGING A YOUTH EXHIBIT

Collecting stamps is a leisure time activity. Each exhibit is marked by the personality of its young philatelist. This individuality should be maintained within the established rules

These directives should be viewed as Guidelines and are intended to help both the exhibitor and the juror.

The age group of the exhibitor will be taken into account throughout.

Criteria for Exhibits Judged in Accordance with Traditional Philately Evaluation Sheets Four criteria in Judging exhibits must be considered :

1. TREATMENT (Development)

2. KNOWLEDGE

3. MATERIAL

4. IMPRESSION / PRESENTATION

These criteria are valid for all types of exhibits. The "Knowledge" criterion applies differently to each type of exhibit :

• for Traditional exhibits : philatelic knowledge

• for Postal History exhibits : postal history knowledge

• etc.

1. TREATMENT

1. Importance, structure, plan

A logical structure is expected within the exhibit. A statement of intent should be set forth in a plan at the beginning of the exhibit. A table of contents is not sufficient. The overall concept should be presented. The age group of the exhibitor affects how stringently the plan element is evaluated.

 

2. Correct Classification of Material

The exhibitor is expected to classify the material used correctly. This classification should emphasize the story line and directly improve the progression of the plan.

 

3. Degree of Development and Explanations

The exhibit shall show a clear concept of the subject treated (Article 3.3 of GREV), developed according to the characteristics of the respective competitive class and in accordance with the criteria of the age group.

 

2. KNOWLEDGE

1. Depth of Studies and Research

It is expected that the exhibitor makes a proper use of available literature and displays results of the studies in the exhibit.

 

2. Evaluation of Studies and Research

Both basic and specialized philatelic knowledge should be shown by the exhibitor, appropriate to his age group. This can be exhibited through selection of a balanced group of philatelic items within the area of philately chosen.

 

For Postal History collectors it would be of importance to recognize the greater contribution of some items in relation to others and be discriminating in selection of items exhibited.

 

In Maximaphily one would be required to demonstrate knowledge through proper choice of materials to be displayed through their quality, proper use, etc. e.g. : Canceled to Order items are considered undesirable.

3. MATERIAL

 

1. Condition of Material, Cleanliness of Cancellations on Stamps and Covers

Stamps and other materials should be in the best possible condition. The exhibitor is expected to take the necessary steps to show his material in its most favorable way. Stamps and other materials must not be damaged.

 

Stamps and other materials should have cancellations, appropriate to the branch of philately involved. The cancellations should be clear, clean, distinct, easily readable and yet "light" so that the illustration on the stamp remains visible.

 

2. Presence of Important Material

In Traditional exhibit the collector selects a time period or a set of issues of a country or countries.

 

Importance is measured on the availability of materials of a selected subject and the significance of the subject it self in a philatelic sense. In other words, we are dealing here with accepted difficulty and desirability, not the purchase value.

 

Presence of important materials should be gauged to the age group of the exhibitor.

4. PRESENTATION

 

1. General Impressions of the Exhibit

The entire exhibit should have a balanced appearance. Margins at top and bottom of each page should be consistent. There should also be a balanced distribution of stamps and other materials, on individual pages and also within each frame.

 

2. Arrangement of Material on pages

Pages should be neither overloaded not empty looking. Grouping of types of material must be done in an eye appealing as well as a logical manner.

 

3. Emphasis on Philatelic Material

Simple ways of placing emphasis on the philatelic material such as using mounts of drawing thin borders with dark ink are suggested. This should be done carefully.

 

4. Writing

The exhibitor is expected to choose an appropriate size of text which should be presented in a clean and legible manner.

Five criteria in judging exhibits must be considered :

1. PLAN

2. DEVELOPMENT

3. PHILATELIC KNOWLEDGE

4. MATERIAL

5. PRESENTATION

According to the "Guidelines to the Regulations for judging of Thematic Exhibits" the essence of Thematic Philately requires the balanced and best possible use of both, the thematic and philatelic aspects of the material.

1. PLAN

 

1. Structure of Plan

The plan defines the structure of work and its subdivision into parts. It has to be logical, correct and balanced covering all aspects related to the title. A table of contents is not sufficient. The age group of the exhibitor affects how stringently the plan element is evaluated.

 

A plan based on a classification by issuing date, country or type of material is not considered suitable.

 

2. Degree of Development of Idea

The exhibitor is expected to show the level of development and degree of difficult which is to be appropriate for the age group. The respective degree of development of the plan has to be evaluated. A collection is rarely shown in its entirety: a selection will normally be made. An intelligent selection shows the contents of the collection and its scope.

 

2. DEVELOPMENT

 

1. Development of the Theme

The development of the theme demonstrates personal understanding and research for depth and originality appropriate for a given age group.

 

Development can be augmented by cross-references, interconnecting disciplines as well as display of materials related to the scene not commonly associated with it.

 

2. Correct Classification of Material

The exhibitor is expected to classify the material used correctly. This classification should emphasize the story line and directly improve the progression of the plan. This will also include thematic information directly represented by the appearance or purpose of an issue.

 

3. Thematic Explanations

Thematic explanations utilize and sub-divisions in accordance with the plan that go beyond the divisions of the plan for better understanding of the display. It requires a correct description of relationship of all items on a page.

Thematic explanations should illustrate the thematic contribution of a displayed item be it a stamp or a document and its relation to the story line.

 

Peculiarities, such as material on which a stamp is printed, backs of maps used, etc. are considered appropriate for justification of an inclusion of an item in proper display.

3. PHILATELIC KNOWLEDGE

 

1. Philatelic Knowledge

The standard definition of philatelic knowledge in a thematic exhibit is the demonstrated ability to use only such items as are used for transmission of mail or other postal communication materials. The degree of sophistication depends on the exhibitorís age group.

 

Cancellations and other materials in relation to the story line are essential aspects of the exhibit. Direct relationship between the philatelic items selected and the subject show a thematic understanding and knowledge.

2. Depth of Studies and Research

It is expected that the exhibitor makes a proper use of available literature and displays results of the studies in the exhibit.

4. MATERIAL

 

1. Material in Relation to the Theme

This calls for the correct selection of material in relation to the story line. Only materials used in the accepted postal services can be utilized in any exhibit. Materials created for philatelic purpose, for enforcement of this rule depends on the age group of the exhibitor.

 

Material initiated by a postal service such as advertising appendices, marginal inscriptions and postal stationery illustrations as well as that postal stationery and postcards produced by or authorized by the postal services may and should be included.

 

Cancellations related to a theme are highly desirable but a cancellation applied on the birth date of an important person or event is by itself not appropriate.

Points 4.2 and 4.3 are covered in these Guidelines under points 3.1 and 3.2, respectively, under the topic of MATERIAL in relation to Traditional Philately exhibits, above.

 

Point 5, PRESENTATION, is covered above, under the same heading in description of Traditional evaluation sheet. Please note corresponding numbering where 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 are parallel to 5.1, 5.2. 5.3 and 5.4.

What can be expected from an exhibitor in the different age groups in reference to the different criteria ?

From an exhibitor in this age group the following criteria are expected :

1. TREATMENT

• A plan subdividing the exhibit in main points and subdivisions, not an inventory.

1. Explanations

• Simple explanations concerning the material

1. Development

• The development of the exhibit should be discernible in its beginnings.

1. Right classification of the material

• The right classification of the material should be a strengthening factor. Material shown without complying with this condition brings only an extension of the volume of the exhibit and is considered as not rightly classified.

1. KNOWLEDGE / PHILATELIC KNOWLEDGE

• Differentiation of the different kinds of stamps (postage stamps, definitive, commemorative stamps, official stamps, postage due stamps, special delivery stamps, parcel stamps, etc ).

• The exhibit contains some letters, postal stationery, cancellations, cuttings of coversÅE.

• Explanation of the types of separation and perforation as well as of watermarks.

• Explanation of some important postage rates for letters, registered letters special delivered, registered letters with acknowledgment of receipt, insured letters, etcÅETry to show some letters having passed the mail stream, with the right postage.

• Cuttings of postal stationery should not be used.

• Cancellations related to the topic of the exhibit should be built in.

1. Utilization of literature and research

• For the utilization of literature the usual catalogue will do.

3. MATERIAL

• The relation between the stamps and documents is to be considered. The exhibit doesnít contain only stamps or only documents.

1. Condition of stamps and documents

• The stamps must be undamaged and clean (no tears, thin spots, discoloration, etc.)

1. Cleanness of the cancellation

• Clean and readable cancellations (not only indefinite parts in a corner of the stamp or black circle segments, the cancellation should be recognizable as a postmark). ClichÅEobliterations (printed cancels) are undesirable.

• The date stamps are to be preferred to machine cancels with lines or slogans. When the motive of the stamp is important, the cancellation should not conceal that part of the stamp; it should nevertheless be readable and recognizable as a postmark.

1. Existence of significant stamps and documents

• For the definition of significant material, here is the following comparison between:

3. PRESENTATION

• creating a title page

• pleasant presentation of the exhibit

• correct arrangement of the material on all sheets

• uniform outlining of stamps and documents

• clean and readable writing, without errors; the technique and the type of writing is left to the exhibitorís discretion

• balanced impression of all sheets

Exhibitors of this age group should show additionally to all that:

1. TREATMENT

• An increased classification and the beginning of a more detailed subdivision.

1. Explanations

• More accurate explanations of the material, according to the different classes of philately (for thematic exhibits subject bound explanations, for traditional exhibits philatelic explanations, etc).

1. Development

• The extent of development is in accordance with the plan; it is obviously more advanced than in the previous age group.

1. KNOWLEDGE/PHILATELIC KNOWLEDGE

• explanation of the perforation varieties and watermarks

• explanation of the differences in paper, colour, printing methods as well as of overprints, etc.

• insert booklets, coil stamps, multiples or tÈte-bÈche stamps in the exhibit as of overprints, etc.

• clean cancellations, readable postmarks

• description of the postage developments, of the different types of cancels (date cancels, cancellations for special events, propaganda, machine and first day cancellations)

• postage due

• the covers without to-order cancels

• more subject bound cancels on philatelic documents

• no clichÅEcancellations (printed cancels)

1. MATERIAL

• The insertion of stamps and documents in the exhibit is well-balanced relativity to the existing topical material.

1. Condition of stamps and documents

• The cover must be clean and without folds. Slight improvements can be expected from the exhibitor.

1. Existence of stamps and documents

• The exhibitor shows more documents using special mailing service (such as Express mail, Registration, etc.) sending type. The documents have the right postage rate, covers with an excessive postage are an exception. The subjects on stamps and cancellations on the covers are mostly concordant. Cuttings from letters or cards are seldom used.

An exhibitor in this age group should company with the following additional conditions:

1. TREATMENT

• A good development of the plan up to a detailed subdivision.

1. Explanations

• The explanations are addressed from the philatelic and the specialized point of view.

1. Development

• The degree of development is far more advanced concerning the structure as well as treatment. Knowledge is clearly discernible; the exhibit has matured.

1. KNOWLEDGE/PHILATELIC KNOWLEDGE

• Flaws in plates, varieties, types of printing, errors in printing, etc. are shown and explained.

1. Utilization of literature and research

• The knowledge of philatelic literature should be clearly visible. A philatelist in this age group has at their disposal specialized catalogues, handbooks, manuals and magazines.

1. MATERIAL

• The arrangement of stamps and documents in the exhibit is well balanced.

1. Condition of stamps and documents

• Covers must be clean and without folds. An improvement in selection of materials over previous age group is expected.

1. Existence of important stamps and documents

• Exhibitor shows an increase in documents with a variety of postal usage. Documents have proper rates with overfranked covers fully explained. Cuttings from letters or cards is discouraged.

From an exhibitor of this age group there is additionally expected:

1. TREATMENT

• As for age group C. The plan corresponds mostly to that of an exhibit of the general competition class.

1. Explanations

• Detailed and precise explanations; the use of literature and research must be obvious.

1. Development

• The degree of development of the exhibit almost reaches that of an exhibit of the general competition class (adults) in the initial stage.

1. KNOWLEDGE/PHILATELIC KNOWLEDGE

• The exhibit should include all particularities of the chosen subject and present the corresponding explanations.

• All documents are precisely and appropriately described, according to the type of the exhibit, philatelically, topically, scientifically, historically, etc.

1. Utilization of literature and research

• Utilization of the existing specialized literature through books, lectures, libraries, specialized manuals and articles.

1. MATERIAL

• The selection of material is made according to the principles of the building up of exhibits in the different competition classes.

1. Condition of stamps and documents

• The illustration of cut stamps should not be touched by the cutting. The exhibit contains no falsifications nor forgeries of stamps, documents or cancellations. It can be expected that the exhibitor is informed about such material and that the exhibitor ascertains the authenticity of the material or has it done by experts.

1. Existence of significant stamps and documents

• The exhibitor takes care that in the exhibit there are no longer any to order cancellations, which applies also to mere FDCs. Material that is common goes into the background and more rare material is shown.

TABLE I ÅE1

Aerophilately AE

Astrophilatey AS

Literature LIT

Maximaphily MX

Mophila MP

Postal History PH

Postal Stationery PS

Revenues REV

Thematic Philately TH

Traditional Philately TR

 

 

 

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