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MAXIMUM CARDS MAXIMUM CARDS

The Maximum Card is the one which contains a Picture Postcard, a Postage Stamp affixed on the picture side of the card and a Cancellation on it and should confirm maximum possible concordance between :

What is a Maximum Card ?

a) The Postage Stamp a) The Postage Stamp b) The Picture of the Postcard c) The Cancellation

Maximum cards contains three Elements

Postage Stamp Cancellation Picture Post Card

All the above Three Elements should have maximum possible concordance

The Picture Post Card

The picture post card must, if possible must be in sale on/or before the issue of the stamp Square or Rectangular shape available on the market are accepted Size allows them to be laid out on a sheet to the A4 format (210 x 297 mm) at a rate of two per sheet Postcards reproducing the image of postage stamp are forbidden (210 x 297 mm) at a rate of two per sheet It is strictly prohibited to reduce the size of a picture postcard by cutting it Picture in the post card should cover at least 75% of the card Picture Postcards with multiple pictures as well as one’s with holograms are forbidden

The Picture Post Card - Example

Back Side of the Picture Post Card Front Side of the Picture Post Card Back Side of the Picture Post Card

The Stamp

Only one stamp (or the souvenir sheet it belongs to) should be affixed Stamp should be in perfect condition When the Image is spread out on several se-tenant stamps the set can be used If a stamp has multiple images, any one of the image can be used Commemorative, Definitive or Personalised stamp should be affixed Postage-due stamps, pre-cancels, revenue stamps, stamps violating the "UPU (Universal Postal Union) philatelic code of ethics“ are not allowed Labels dispensed by automatic vending machines can be used The postage stamp (or the souvenir sheet it belongs to, if it is stuck

• n the postcard) must not exceed a quarter of the postcard area

The Stamp - Examples

Stamp with Single Image Stamp with Multiple Images Miniature Sheet Stamp with Single Image Stamp with Multiple Images Miniature Sheet Image spread over Multiple Stamps

The Cancellation

The cancellation must be printed exclusively by the authorized postal service The pictorial design of the cancellation should coincide with the image of the Picture Post Card and the Postage Stamp Place of cancellation (name of the Post office) should have a connection with the subject of the Postage Stamp and the The cancellation must be carried out within the period of validity of the postage stamp and as close as possible to the date of issue of the stamp connection with the subject of the Postage Stamp and the Picture Post Card “The first day cancellation” can be used when it is in accordance with the above conditions

Not Appropriate Materials

Only square and rectangular formats of Picture Post Cards are allowed; all others are excluded Any other materials which does not confirm to the regulations mentioned before is considered has ‘Not Appropriate Materials’ allowed; all others are excluded Collages, cut-outs, private photographs on photo paper, colour

• r black and white photocopies, photo-montages, drawings,

photos printed privately on photo paper using computers The following items cannot be used for maximum cards

With Pictorial Cancellation

With Place Cancellation

Maximum Cards with different Picture Post cards on the same subject is called a Variant

Maximum Cards with different Picture Post cards on the same subject is called a Variant

Not a Maximum Card – Post Card has different Picture

Not a Maximum Card – Cancellation has different Picture

Not a Maximum Card – Cancellation has different Picture

How to Exhibit Maximum Cards

You can exhibit your Maximum Cards under the Maximaphily Class in Philatelic Exhibitions Maximaphily exhibits can be classified by :

• 1. Country wise
• 1. Country wise
• 3. Specialized field or study
• 4. Theme
• 2. Group of Countries

Can I Use Maximum Cards in my Thematic Exhibit ?

It is better to avoid using Maximum Cards in Thematic If you are adamant in using it you have to keep the following in mind

• 1. The cancellation must be of Pictorial Type
• 1. The cancellation must be of Pictorial Type
• 2. The picture post card must give extra features that can not

be easily seen or find in the Postage Stamp If you use them otherwise, it will be considered as a gap filler and your marks will be reduced

Perfect Maximum Card can be used in a Thematic Exhibit

Will be considered as a Gap Filler if you use this in Thematic Exhibit

PHQ Cards

PHQ (Post Office Headquarters) cards are picture postcards issued by the British Post Office depicting the designs of their Commemorative

• Stamps. These can’t be used to create Maximum Cards

Bibliography

What is Maximaphily ? By

• Mr. Nicos Rangos

Former Chairman of FIP Maximaphily Commission FIP Special Regulations for the Evaluation of Maximaphily Exhibits at FIP Exhibitions Maximum Card images from Internet