No Congresso da FEPA realizado em Atenas em novembro, foi aprovada uma nova classe filatélica de competição: "
Bilhetes Postais Ilustrados".
A Federação Portuguesa de Filatelia anunciou ter aceite esta classe pela primeira vez para a exposição Lubrapex 2016, a realizar de 26 de abril a 1 de maio de 2016 em Viana do Castelo.
Assim, quem esteja interessado em participar na Classe de Bilhetes Postais ilustrados, deverá enviar a sua inscrição na Lubrapex até 20 de janeiro e mencionar a classe “M”.
O regulamento da classe foi disponibilizado em inglês, sendo publicado em português, na próxima revista da FPF "Filatelia Lusitana".
Por nos parecer de ser interesse geral, apresentamos a seguir o regulamento completo, em língua inglesa.
FEPA RULES of Picture
Postcard Class
Special Regulations for Picture
Postcard Exhibits at FEPA Exhibitions
- Competition Exhibitions
The
Picture Postcard class is accepted as a competitive class for National,
Regional, and FEPA exhibitions, approved by the relevant federations.
2. Definition of a Picture Postcard
A Picture
Postcard must have an illustration. Furthermore …
·
Used Picture Postcards (circulated through the
postal service or in any other manner treated postally) must show that they
have been through a postal service.
·
Unused (non-postally treated) Picture Postcards
must have printed text or printed address lines, for example a postage area,
which shows that the card is meant to be posted without an envelope.
·
Only original contemporary Picture Postcards are
allowed, i.e. reprints produced at a later time should only be shown exceptionally.
·
Picture Postcard may be produced by different
kinds of material (hand drawn or painted, embrodered, etc.).
·
The exhibit must be able to be displayed in
exhibition frames of the standard international format of 16 A4 pages per frame
or equivalent.
3. Principles for the Development of the Exhibit
3.1 Idea, Plan and Treatment
A Picture
Postcard exhibit is treated according to a geographical (topographical) topic,
a thematic topic, or according to a special aspect (an artist, the printing,
the material), completely according to the exhibitor’s own choice.
The title and plan must be presented on the
introductory page and must be written in one of the official FIP languages.
The plan must show the intention and the
structure of the exhibit. The title as well as the main and sub sections of the
exhibit must show the structure and logical development through the exhibit and
demonstrate personal creativity, knowledge, and research.
The title
must mirror the content of the exhibit in the best possible way. The treatment
of the exhibit must be according to the title and plan. Each Picture Postcard
must have a connection with the chosen topic.
3.2 Knowledge and Research
Research
is a pre-requisite for knowledge of the topic and the Picture Postcards, and
this is demonstrated in a brief text in connection with each Picture Postcard.
The
variety (diversity) of the material is of particular importance.
3.3 Condition and Rarity
Items
selected should show the best possible quality available for the chosen
subject. Rarity is directly related to the difficulty in finding such
postcards, the difficulty of acquisition.
3.4 Presentation
The recommended
exhibit sheet sizes are:
1) 21cm
x 29,7cm (A4 size) or 23cm x 29cm - 4 sheets in one row
2) 42cm
x 29,7cm (A3 size) or 46cm x 29cm - 2 sheets in one row
3) 31cm
x 29m - 3 sheets in one row.
4. Judging the Exhibit
A
Picture Postcard exhibit must be judged by a jury composed of experts of this
material, agreed by the relevant federation(s).
5. Evaluation
The
exhibits will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
5. Idea,
plan (10) and treatment (20) 30
6. Knowledge
and research
35
7. Condition
(10) and rarity (20) 30
8. Presentation 5
9. TOTAL 100
6. Awards
Awards
made according to these regulations may be determined by the exhibition
organising committee in co-operation with relevant federation(s).
Picture
Postcard exhibits may be awarded special prizes and the jury’s felicitations.
7. Concluding Provision
7.1 In
the event of any discrepancies in the text, arising from translation, the
English text shall
prevail.
7.2 These Special Regulations for the Evaluation of
Picture Postcard Exhibits at FEPA Exhibitions were approved by the FEPA Congress
in Athens, on 15 November 2015.
They are
subject to review by the 2018 FIP Congress. These regulations apply to all
those exhibitions granted FEPA patronage, support or recognition at, or
following, the 2015 FEPA Congress.
Guidelines
for Judging Picture Postcard Exhibits
- Introduction
1.1 The
aim of these guidelines is to support the jury as well as the exhibitor and
provide practical advice as to how the special regulations for Picture Postcard
exhibits should be used.
1.2 The
special regulations for Picture Postcard exhibits include the general
principles on what the Picture Postcard exhibit may contain, and how it should
be treated and presented.
1.3 These
guidelines are not comprehensive. Every exhibit is judged on its own merit.
1.4 The
exhibitor may take advantage of presenting the exhibit more thoroughly in a
synopsis to be sent to the Organising Committee before the exhibition. A
synopsis does not replace the introductory page or plan, but complements it by
presenting in more detail the treatment, choice, research, knowledge, and
presentation of the exhibit. It is recommended that a synopsis contains a
maximum of two single sided A4 pages.
- Definitions of a
Picture Postcard Exhibit
2.1 The Exhibit
A Picture
Postcard exhibit can have a geographical (topographical) treatment, including
for example illustrations from a place or an area. It can also be developed
thematically. An event may be shown as a form of reportage, or the exhibit may
have the photographer, the artist, the printer, the printing process or the material
as the topic. Original thinking and creativity may also lead to different
treatments of an exhibit.
2.2 The Picture Postcard
The size,
shape and material of the Picture Postcards may vary. The emphasis is on the
picture, and not on the use or philatelic peculiarities (if present). Picture
Postcards may be unused or used (sent through a mail system). Unused Picture
Postcards should have printed address lines, stamp box, or other such markings,
showing that the item was intended to be sent without cover.
- Judging Criteria
3.1 Idea, Plan and Treatment
There
must be a clear connection between title, structure and treatment, including
information on how the exhibitor has chosen to develop the topic, i.e. the
choice of Picture Postcards to illustrate the topic, and how the exhibitor has
used the material. The introduction should lead to the story line which carries
the viewer through the exhibit. Originality, imagination, and creative ideas
will be specially awarded.
The idea
and plan will be evaluated according to the correspondence between the title,
the plan, and the development of the story through the whole exhibit.
The
treatment will be evaluated by considering the choice of the items, and where
they are placed within the storyline, as well as the positioning of the
appropriate text in relation to the item.
The
treatment and detailed description of typography, printing method, and
printer/publisher is equally important. If such information is not available,
the reason why should be explained.
Original
photographic archive material used as a basis for essays and proofs in the
production of a picture postcard will be rewarded.
Privately
produced photo postcards, which are sent by the postal service, are not in
themselves suitable for a whole exhibit, although they are allowed as a small part
of an exhibit.
3.2 Knowledge and Research
Research
is a pre-requisite for knowledge of the topic, and this must be documented through
the choice and variety of the material as well as in a brief text in connection
with the Picture Postcards. The texts must contain essential information about
the topic and may contain information about photographer or artist. Information
about the typography, printing method, and printer/publisher may be
demonstrated in an appropriate manner. Picture Postcards must be correctly
chosen with regard to the topic, and the descriptive text must be correct.
The
variety (diversity) of the material is important and will be rewarded.
Personal knowledge and research can also be demonstrated by the presence
of material, where only little or no research has been undertaken, for example an
unusual area of collecting. Topical knowledge may also be shown by the use of
material that has a topical qualification discovered by the exhibitor.
3.3 Condition and Rarity
The best
possible quality available for the chosen subject should be shown. Missing or
bent corners, scratches, and scuffs, etc. will influence condition, however, a
certain tolerance will be granted for older, posted items. This will also be
the case for older Picture Postcards with handwriting on the picture side,
before the divided back was introduced, insofar as this writing is not of a
particularly bad quality with ink stains, smudging, etc.
Rarity is
directly related to the difficulty in finding such postcards, the difficulty of
acquisition. How difficult would it be to duplicate the exhibit. Some ‘Real Photo’
postcards may be close to unique, as they were often produced only in very small
numbers. Even some printed Picture Postcards can be extremely difficult to
find. Picture Postcards showing details with people, activities, transport,
etc. are more important than general views.
Golden age picture
postcards were often printed by several publishers in numbers of variations.
The contemporary variations can be treated as originals, while modern reprints
must be presented as such. Forged items,
which are not clearly marked as such, will cause the downgrading of the exhibit
by the Jury.
3.4 Presentation
The text
must be attractive and tastefully arranged. The overall impression of the
exhibit is important as is variety in the mounting. Heavily coloured pages
should be avoided. Framing or matting of the Picture Postcards may increase the
visual impression. Illustrations (maps, drawings, etc.) or objects, which have
a direct connection to the topic or development of the Picture Postcard, may be
used in limited numbers, but not so that the Picture Postcards become secondary
to the exhibit.
