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Exhibitor's 2007 Prospectus
 Exhibit Rules   Exhibit Classes  Entry Form    Hints for Exhibitors   Travel Hints
the 67th

PHILADELPHIA

NATIONAL

STAMP

EXHIBITION
 

September 7 - 9, 2007
 

Valley Forge Convention Center

1160 First Avenue

King of Prussia, PA 19406
 

an "APS World Series Show"

(some still call us "SEPAD" but please don't)

one of America's

OLDEST, LARGEST, & BEST STAMP SHOWS

invites your participation in the form of a Philatelic Exhibit
 

PHILADELPHIA 2007 RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Philadelphia National Stamp Exhibition 2007 is open to all collectors regardless of society affiliation. Competitive exhibits must be the bona fide property of an individual exhibitor or immediate family members. Exhibits containing material belonging to two or more persons are welcome in club and non-competitive classes.

2. As exhibit space is always at a premium, early application is recommended. The deadline for receipt of completed entry forms with payment is August 4, 2007 or until frames are filled.

3. The Exhibit Committee reserves the right to limit or refuse an exhibit at its discretion, and may reject any exhibit, in whole or in part, without giving reason. In such cases, refund of entry fee will be made.

4. The following exhibits may be shown only on a non-competitive basis:

   A. Winners of previous SEPAD/PNSE Grand Awards (unless exhibitor certifies that 50% or more of the material shown was not in the prior exhibit.)

   B. Winners of three large gold medals, or a Grand Prix National or International at any FIP-sanctioned International Shows.

C. Invitees to the 2008 World Series of Philately.

5. The following may be shown competitively, but are strongly discouraged; they are welcome on non-competitive basis:

   A. Exhibits which have competed three or more times in the World Series of Philately.

   B. Exhibits which have both competed in the World Series of Philately and won an FIP International Gold Medal.

6. Provided a separate entry is submitted for each, exhibitors may enter as many exhibits as they wish. Competitive exhibits must have a minimum of two and maximum of ten frames (Note that current APS rules limit an exhibitor to two competitive exhibits.) Single frame exhibits are discouraged, except in Convening Societies [classes B,C, P]

7. A fee of $15.00 per exhibit plus 10.00 per frame will be charged. Junior exhibitors (birth date 9/9/89 or later) may enter single frame exhibits and will be charged $2.00 per frame.

8. Each PNSE 'Ameripex'-type frame will accomodate 16 pages of 9"x12" size or smaller. If an exhibit includes other than standard size pages, pre-approval from the Exhibit Chairman is required. All exhibit pages must be enclosed in suitable protective covers.

9. Exhibits may be mounted by owners or agents Thursday, September 6, only from 3 to 8 pm; and may be removed only after 3:30 pm Sunday, September 10. A PNSE Committee member must be present and will assist owner or agent in mounting and dismounting.

10. Mailing instructions will be given upon acceptance of exhibit. For those exhibits to be returned by PNSE, exhibitors MUST remit with their application: full anticipated postage/ insurance/registration fees for return of exhibit.

11. A panel of APS accredited judges has been selected by the PNSE Committee, and decisions of the judges shall be final. The jury panel, approved the APS, includes: Judges & Apprentice(s). to be named.

12. Every precaution will be taken to safeguard exhibits. However, no liability shall be attached to the Valley Forge Convention Center, the Associated Stamp Clubs of Southeastern Pennsylvania & Delaware, Inc., their members or their employees. Guards will be on duty 24 hours a day.

13. Exhibit owners desiring insurance MUST provide their own coverage.

14. Failure to exhibit, after entry fee has been accepted, forfeits such entry fee.

15. CLASSIFICATION OF EXHIBITS:

B. Pennsylvania and Related

C. Auxiliary Markings

P. Portugal & Portuguese Speaking Countries

J.  Junior & Youth Exhibits

T. Open Competition (APS Postal, Fiscal, Thematic Divisions.)

X. APS Display & Illustrated Mail Divisions

16. Exhibitors will be identified in the official program by name and state, unless a pseudonym is specifically requested.

17. PNSE accepts exhibits which are non-competitive, provided regular frame fees are paid; these will not be evaluated by the jury.


PNSE ENTRY FORM September 7-9, 2007 (may be submitted by e-mail)

send completed application to:

Stephen S. Washburne (215)-843-2106 (voice) 951-6264 (Fax)

P. O. Box 43146                                                                                                                                                                         s.s.washburne@att.net

Philadelphia, PA 19129-3146

Please enter the following exhibit(s), subject to PNSE 2007 Rules and Regulations, to which I agree:

Class___ (from rule 15)

Title 


Description for Program (25 words or less) 

Reserve ______ frames @ $10.00/frame (*juniors $2.00) $_______

Return Postage & Registration $_______

Administrative Fee                    $ 15.00  (required)

Check in U.S.$ payable to PNSE 2007 enclosed Total $_______
 

Exhibit Owner


Street Address

City, ST & Zip
Phone(____) ____-______ e-mail
My exhibit will be delivered by:           I wish my exhibit returned by:

myself or agent                                  myself or agent:

courier service                                   courier service

express mail                                      express mail (preferred method)

registered mail                                   registered mail ($5 surcharge)

Note: all materials (including wrapping & postage) for safe exhibit return must be enclosed when it is mailed or delivered.

list me in the program as:


[your full name & state will be used unless otherwise instructed]

I am a member of ( Societies) [check as appropriate]: __aps   __aape  __aux.mar.s  __paphs  __ispp   


I am a member of PNSE/SEPAD Member Club(s)


Exhibit previously shown at
(show) in _____ (yr)

The owner and exhibitor expressly holds all organizations and/or individuals participating in PNSE 2007 harmless from any and all responsibility for the security of the exhibition and insurance on the exhibition.
 


Exhibitor Signature (required)date of this application

* ____-___-19__ birth date of junior ____________________________

month –day – year /parent or guardian signature

Philadelphia National Stamp  Exhibition -- September 7 - 9, 2007 Hours:

FRIDAY 11 am to 6 pm

SATURDAY 10 am to 6 pm

SUNDAY 10 am to 3 pm

At Valley Forge Convention Center

1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Features --

 PNSE Awards Banquet will be held in the Convention Center, Saturday Evening, September 8, 2007

 Jury Critique 11 am Sunday: public critique and discussion of exhibits.

 PNSE Bourse including over 60 dealers.

 Temporary USPS & UNPA Stations with special Exhibition Station cancels.

 PNSE/SEPAD Publications, memorabilia and cacheted covers will be on sale.

AWARDS

PHILADELPHIA 2007 GRAND

RESERVE GRAND

The Philadelphia National Stamp Exhibition Committee will place at the disposal of the Judges, a sufficient number of Philadelphia National Stamp Exhibition Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Silver Bronze and Bronze medal awards. No limitation is placed on these awards, and the Judges will award them without regard to the classification or group in which the exhibit is shown.

Separate Awards for Junior Competition.

In addition to PNSE awards, other awards established for competition by Philatelic Societies will be listed in the program and awarded eligible exhibitors.
 

PHILADELPHIA 2007 PARTICIPATING SOCIETIES


Auxiliary Markings Society
International Society for Portuguese Philately
Pennsylvania Postal History Society

(other societies to be announced)
 

* The PHILADELPHIA 2007 GRAND AWARD winner is expected to show that exhibit at the APS World Series of Philately (August, 2008 - Hartford, CT)

HINTS FOR EXHIBITORS

A.  Exhibits will be judged according to standards and guidelines outlined in Manual of Philatelic Judging, 5th Ed. (revised edition available from American Philatelic Society, 100 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte, PA 16823)

B.  Other than addresses on covers, exhibits should not show identifying marks of ownership. (But the exhibitor's name and address on the back of each page is a recommended security device.)

C.  Forgeries and counterfeits in any exhibit must be plainly identified, or the exhibit may be subject to downgrading or disqualification.

D.  To ensure more accurate evaluation by the judging panel, each exhibitor should submit 8 copies of a one-page summary / synopsis / outline and/or title page minimum of six weeks before the show.

D.  The judging panel approved by the APS will use APS National Criteria to evaluate all competitive exhibits. Their decisions are final.
 

HINTS FOR TRAVELLERS

Our show this year returns once again to the Valley Forge Convention Center. The show hotel, now a Radisson, is directly connected to the convention center. Call them directly (610)-337-2000 to reserve the $109 PNSE show rate. There are many other lodging and dining choices in the area; a map and guide (if not enclosed) will be gladly sent on request. We look forward to seeing you and your exhibit September 8-10.
 

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Need further information about Exhibiting at the Philadelphia National Stamp Exhibition?

--contact: PNSE Exhibits

P.O. Box 43146

Philadelphia, PA 19129

e-mail: pnse@worldnet.att.net