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1 The Federated Philatelist Newsletter of Northwest Federation of Stamp Clubs No. 201, December, 2012 Canada Official Business Mail to Seattle Bill Pekonen This 1950 Official Business cover is especially interesting because it was sent from Canadian Post Office. to US Post Office. The tan-colored cover is marked Official by Larry Business Mann Only and O.H.M.S for On His Majesty s I was surprised Service, to with learn no recently postage that required. we have A blue a stamp circular designer marking living at amongst top left is us. dated The November above Turks 27, & 1950 Caicos and identifies Islands stamp it as was coming designed from by Dr. Secretarial Marc Van Division Driessche, of a chiropractor Postmaster s and office owner in of Vancouver, Beverly Park B.C. Chiropractic It was sent in to Mukilteo. Post Office Inspector in Charge in Seattle, WA. Postal This stamp markings is one tell of five in story a souvenir of its journey. sheet issued Three by black Turks Vancouver & Caicos PM Islands 27 XI at 50 Washington markings, 2006 one in on June. front The sheet and two has on a me back, of identify An Underwater it as being World, sent on and afternoon features sea or life evening from island of November waters. 27, A green R VANCOUVER, Van Driessche took B.C. and photo a purple in 2005 number off a identify beach at it as registered Coral Gardens mail. resort on Providenciales Island. He had As visited registered island mail, to three investigate markings show diving its re, handling and by ran across Seattle an ad post for a office. stamp design A purple contest NOV sponsored by marking on front shows that it arrived in Seattle on following See Octopus day, as at do Night, two circular continued purple on page cancels 5 on back of cover. The second cancel shows that it passed through Terminal Annex. Seattle November 28, 1950 back stamps In this Issue Canada Official Mail to Seattle 1898 Canada Imperial Penny Post issue... From Editor s Desk..... PIPEX 2013 exhibiting prospectus.. PIPEX 2013 entry form..... How to Build your Philatelic Exhibit Show Schedule December, 2012 No. 201 The Federated Philatelist 1

2 Canada s 1898 Imperial Penny Post issue Black, red, and lavender with top imprint of printer, American Bank Note Company of Ottawa By Larry Mann On December 25, 1898, Canada issued what is often referred to as world s first Christmas stamp. Although issued on Christmas Day and bearing words Xmas 1898, main purpose of stamp was to commemorate extension of Imperial Penny Post throughout British Empire. Beginning on December 25, 1898, a one penny rate, equivalent to two cents Canadian, covered basic first class letter rate between most parts of British Empire, with exception of Australian states and a few or places. The rate was designed as an inexpensive way to tie toger different parts of British Empire via mails. The stamp is often considered one of most attractive and interesting stamps issued by Canada. It was Canada s first stamp not picturing British royal family, or than Beaver issues and some of stamps issued by Canadian provinces. The design features a large world map, with heading of an imperial crown directly over Canada and words Canada Postage. The map shows different parts of British Empire in red. (The map is somewhat inaccurate, as it shows German South Africa, Portuguese East Africa, Borneo, Transvaal, and Orange Free State as all being British possessions. Perhaps that was a case of wishful thinking!) The design was based on a popular world map published by George R. Parkin in Parkin was a longtime advocate of unity in British Empire. He suggested map design when Canadian Postmaster General Sir William Mulock ( ) consulted Parkin for ideas for a Black, red, and blue suitable design. Below map is Xmas 1898 and words WE HOLD A VASTER EMPIRE THAN HAS BEEN. These words were taken from Song of Empire, a poem written by British poet Sir Lewis Morris ( ) to celebrate Queen Victoria s Golden Jubilee in Some 20 million of stamps were printed from December 1898 to December 1899, and Mulock ordered that half be printed with ocean in lavender (Scott #85) and half in blue (Scott #86). Or shades exist, and Map Study Group of BNAPS (British North America Philatelic Society) illustrates some of m on ir website, An interesting online exhibit for this beautiful and interesting stamp can also be found at ozz_f1.shtml Canada stamp commemorating centennial of Imperial Penny Post issue. The design features a crown to left of stamp, with Mulock to right. The Federated Philatelist 2

3 The Federated Philatelist Editor LARRY MANN 655 Washington Place SW Mukilteo, WA Northwest Federation of Stamp Clubs Chairman of Board of Directors LAWRENCE CLAY PO Box 6228 Kennewick, WA Phone: Board of Directors ERIC A. RANGER New Westminster, British Columbia KEITH SPENCER Edmonton, Alberta LAWRENCE CLAY Kennewick, Washington LEONARD LUKENS Portland, Oregon Executive Secretary Vacant position Treasurer ALEX HADDEN # Francis Road Richmond, B.C. V6Y1A3 Phone: Judging Chairman DICKSON PRESTON Seattle, Washington History Chairman LEN LUKENS Portland, Oregon Webmaster DAVID HARRIS W. Bannock Ave. Medical Lake, Washington From Editor s Desk 2013 Pacific Northwest Shows Calendar Thanks to everyone who sent me a list of ir club s 2013 stamp shows. The new calendar is on page 10. If you didn t contact me, it isn t too late. The calendar is a work in progress and I anticipate adding new information throughout year. Contact me by January 31 to have a show listed in next issue, due out in February. PIPEX 2013 It is time to be thinking about Federation s annual PIPEX show, coming up May 24-26, If you are planning to exhibit, see pages 4-7 for a prospectus and entry form. More information on show should appear in February issue, including a schedule of events, directions to show hotel, and information about staying re and in Portland. How to Build your Philatelic Exhibit See page 8 for first part of an article that explains how to create a stamp exhibit. The article discusses how to plan an exhibit and create a good story line, how to create a title page, tips on presentation, and how to create an exhibit that will be interesting and attractive to both viewers and judges. The article originally appeared in Oregon Stamp Society s Album Page. Thanks to author, Sheryll Ruecker, for permission to reprint it. The second part of article will appear in February issue. Articles on Federation Member Clubs With all of PIPEX information in this issue, I m taking a bit of a break in ongoing series of articles on Federation member clubs. Watch for more articles in Would you like to see an article about your club? If so, please contact me. Articles needed This issue marks end of my eighth year as editor of Federated Philatelist. While I ve enjoyed doing it, finding new articles to publish has always been my greatest challenge. My goal has been to publish articles written by members of Federation clubs, and I like to keep a balance between articles on Canadian and US philately, with occasional articles on or parts of world too. This isn t an easy task, as only a very few collectors write about ir philatelic interests. I know that I risk getting into a rut when articles come mostly from a small group of writers and are reprinted mostly from few member club newsletters that publish philatelic articles. We always need new articles to publish. I m thankful to those of you who have allowed me to reprint your articles in past and I hope that you will continue to send me new ones to publish. I d also like to encourage ors to write articles. If you haven t done this before, please consider writing one. Writing an article need not be difficult. Focus on a favorite stamp, cover, or group of related stamps or covers. Do a bit of research and n write down story behind m or what interests you about m. Send article to me, preferably in Word format with one or more scans. Don t worry about it being perfect, as I m happy to help with editing. Seasons Greetings! Best wishes to all for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2013! - Larry Mann, Editor The Federated Philatelist 3

4 PIPEX 2013 Exhibit Prospectus March 1, 2013 Deadline for convening societies exhibit applications April 24, 2013 Deadline for exhibit application and for updated title/synopses pages May 12, 2013 Deadline for shipped exhibits May 24, 2013 Personal delivery of exhibits An American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately (WSP) Event May 24, 25, 26, 2013 Red Lion Hotel on River - Jantzen Beach Portland, Oregon Sponsored by NORTHWEST FEDERATION OF STAMP CLUBS A. Exhibitors: Any collector, regardless of residence or club affiliation, is eligible to enter a competitive exhibit by conforming to requirements of this prospectus. All competitive exhibits must be bona fide property of exhibitor. B. Exhibit Classes: a. GENERAL OPEN CLASS is open to any competitive exhibit except those eligible for eir youth or one-frame class. The General Open Class shall be divided into following sections: Division 1 POSTAL: Traditional, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Astrophilately, First day Covers in Postal division Division 2 REVENUE: Traditional Revenue, Fiscal History Division 3 THEMATIC Section 4 ILLUSTRATED MAIL: Advertising, Patriotic and Event Covers, Cacheted First Day Covers, Maximaphily Division 5 CINDERELLA Division 6 DISPLAY Division 7 PICTURE POST CARDS Division 8 ONE FRAME CLASS Note: The jury may reclassify, without recourse, any exhibit y believe eir would be of benefit to exhibit or has been entered in incorrect class. b. YOUTH CLASS is open to exhibitors who will be under age of 19 as of May 24, Entry applications for this class shall include a statement, endorsed by an adult, that entry is property of, and was prepared by, entrant. c. ONE FRAME CLASS only 10 such exhibits will be accepted with preference given to exhibits from members of convening organizations ( latter to March 1, 2013). d. FRAMES Each frame will hold inches x 11inches pages. Exhibits with page sizes measuring or than 8.5 inches x 11 inches must receive advance approval of Exhibit Chairman. For multi-frame exhibits re is a minimum of three frames per exhibit and a maximum of ten. Youth class exhibits may be a minimum of one frame and a maximum of five. C. Entry: An individual exhibitor may submit more than one entry. In event number of entries exceeds available space, at most only one multi-frame and one single-frame exhibit will be accepted from each exhibitor. All exhibits shall be entered by class and section on official entry form provided by PIPEX Exhibit Committee. The correct fees shall accompany entry form. Entries will be accepted up to April 24, 2013, or until all available space has been filled if that event should occur earlier. The Federated Philatelist 4

5 C. Entry (continued): Receipt of entries will be promptly acknowledged. Some entries from exhibitors who are not members of convening organizations will be accepted promptly. However, a certain, defined number of frames are reserved for convening organizations. If se are not filled by March 1, 2013, y will be released to frame applications from or exhibit entries. The PIPEX Exhibit Committee reserves right to reject any entry, and to return application toger with related fees before opening of exhibition. Signing official entry form denotes acceptance by exhibitor of all requirements set out in this prospectus. In order to assist judges in preparing for Exhibit, PIPEX Exhibiting Committee requires that one copy of title page and/or a one two-sided page synopsis is/are included with Entry Form. Entries submitted without title page and/or a synopsis shall not be accepted. Revised title pages and/or synopses may be forwarded by April 24, 2013 to address shown in section F (c) below. Alternatively y may be sent as pdf files attached to an e- mail addressed to mdd10@att.net. D. Frames and Pages: Exhibits will be displayed in frames that hold 16 album pages, maximum 8.5 inches by 11 inches in size, in 4 horizontal rows of 4 pages each. Oversize pages or poster displays (up to frame dimensions) may be accepted from exhibitors who have made arrangements in advance. Pages shall be numbered consecutively on back, bear exhibitor's name on back (not front), and be enclosed in transparent sheet protectors. Each GENERAL OPEN CLASS exhibit is limited to a maximum of ten (10) frames. Each YOUTH CLASS exhibit is limited to a maximum of five (5) frames. E. Exhibit Fees (in US funds): All exhibitors are required to pay an entry fee of $35 (US funds) irrespective of number of frames required. Each frame requested will be charged at $5 (US finds) per frame. Thus, single frame exhibits shall pay fees of $40 (US funds) each, a 5-frame exhibit $60 (US funds), and a ten frame exhibit $85 (US funds). Youth Class Free Note: If exhibit is to be returned to exhibitor by PIPEX Exhibit Committee after show, full amount of return postage plus insurance must be remitted with entry application. Please be certain that correct amount is included. Excess amounts will be refunded. F. Delivery: Exhibitors can deliver ir exhibits in person or via an agent. Orwise, exhibits should be sent via USPS registered mail or express carrier such as FEDEX. Or material should not be enclosed in same package as exhibit. Exhibitors can deliver ir exhibits in person or via an agent. Orwise, exhibits should be sent via USPS registered mail or express carrier such as FEDEX. Or material should not be enclosed in same package with exhibit. Mailed exhibits must be shipped prepaid to be received by PIPEX Exhibit Committee no later than May 12, Exhibits delivered by an exhibitor or an agent may be handed to PIPEX Exhibit Committee between hours of 3 and 7 PM, May 24, 2013 at Red Lion Hotel on River - Janzten Beach, provided that prior notice of such delivery intention is given to PIPEX Exhibit Committee. If exhibit is to be mailed via USPS, it should be sent to: Anthony S. Wawrukiewicz 2013 PIPEX Exhibit Chairman PO Box Portland, OR If exhibit is sent via private carrier (e.g., FEDEX), it should be sent to: Anthony S. Wawrukiewicz 2013 PIPEX Exhibit Chairman 3130 SW Wilbard St. Portland, OR The Federated Philatelist 5

6 G. Exhibition Hours/Exhibit Return: The exhibition will open at 10 AM on May 24th and will close at 4 PM on May 26th. No exhibit or part reof may be mounted, dismounted, or removed during official show hours, or while visitors are present in exhibit area. Please do not exhibit if you will need to take your exhibit down before 4 PM on May 26, Those with tight airline schedules will be allowed access to takedown at 4 PM but ors will take ir position in takedown by lottery. Exhibitors or ir agents, on providing proof of identity, may obtain ir exhibit from PIPEX Exhibit Committee immediately after close of exhibition. Uncollected exhibits will be returned at expense of owner in manner indicated on official entry form. If no contrary instructions are given by exhibitor, uncollected exhibits will be returned as soon after show as possible by USPS Express Mail. Please allow sufficient time for processing before making inquiries. H. Insurance: Exhibit owners must provide ir own insurance. All reasonable precautions will be taken for safeguarding exhibits while y are in possession of PIPEX Committee. The exhibit area and bourse will have 24-hour security guards. The exhibitor agrees that no responsibility of any kind or character shall attach to Northwest Federation of Stamp Clubs nor to any officers or members of same, nor to Oregon Stamp Society or to any of its officers or members, nor to PIPEX Committee or to any of its members, nor to Portland Philatelic Exhibitions, nor to Red Lion on River Hotel or its employees, for any loss or damage to any exhibit or material submitted in competition or non-competition, from any cause whatsoever. I. Judging: A panel of APS accredited judges has been selected who will make decisions by deliberation and consultation among mselves, and whose decision will be final. Judging will be in accordance with current APS Manual of Philatelic Judging. Judges will be provided exhibit title and/or synopsis pages to assist in ir preparation. It is strongly recommended that exhibitors study latest edition of APS Manual of Philatelic Judging, available on APS web site ( J. Awards: No exhibit will be considered for an award if, after three years from its first WSP showing, it does not show major alterations or additions. The decision in such case shall rest with chairman of jury. For GENERAL OPEN CLASS PIPEX Exhibit Committee will place at disposition of judges, PIPEX gold, vermeil, silver, silver-bronze and bronze medals plus ribbons, certificates of award, certificates of appreciation and or awards, including those for grand award and reserve grand award. For SINGLE FRAME CLASS, judging will be based on five levels of awards with a grand award for best single frame exhibit. All awards will be granted in accordance with merits of exhibit, without regard to section. No award in a class or section will be made if, in opinion of judges, exhibits are of insufficient merit. Awards not bestowed formally during exhibition will eir be delivered when exhibits are collected in person or mailed to winner. K. Ruling Authority: Any and all questions that may arise concerning exhibition which are not provided for by requirements of this prospectus shall be decided by PIPEX Committee in its sole and absolute discretion. L. Questions Send all correspondence to: Anthony S. Wawrukiewicz PO Box Portland, OR (503) / tonywaw@spiritone.com Important reminder: 8 copies of eir title page or synopsis must be submitted with this entry. Entries received without se copies of a title page or synopsis will be rejected. Revisions to title page or synopsis must be received by April 15; revisions must bear annotation Revised and date. The Federated Philatelist 6

7 PIPEX 2013 Exhibit Entry Form (Entry forms are also available at Exhibitor Name: Address: City: Province/State: Postal Code/Zip: Address: Home Phone: Work Phone: Note: The PIPEX 2013 show program will indicate name and resident province/state of exhibitors unless anonymity is requested. Pseudonyms, including "Anonymous," will be accepted. Pseudonym if desired: Novice exhibitor?: List club and society affiliations: Rossica: MEPSI: Peru Study Circle: Or: Previous awards (Local/Regional/National/International) for this exhibit: For this exhibit: Class: Section: No. of pages: No. of frames: Entrance fee enclosed: $35.00 Frame fee enclosed: Return shipping enclosed: $ $ Awards banquet tickets ($45 each): $ TOTAL ENCLOSED: $ Title of exhibit: Exhibit description for show program (Maximum of 25 words): Important reminder: One copy of title page and/or a one two-sided page synopsis must be submitted with this entry. Entries received without a title page and/or a one two-sided page synopsis will be rejected. Revisions to title page and/or synopsis may be submitted up to April 24, Delivery Options I will personally deliver my exhibit to Red Lion Hotel on River, Janzten Beach between hours of 3 and 7 PM on May 24, My exhibit will be delivered by my agent ( ) to same place and time as stated above My exhibit will be sent by post or commercially, via, to Exhibits Chairman by May 24, 2013 at address to be found below. Return Options I will personally pick up my exhibit following close of PIPEX Show on May 26, after 4 PM, at Red Lion Hotel on River, Janzten Beach. My agent ( ) will pick up my exhibit following close of PIPEX Show on May 26, after 4 PM, at Red Lion Hotel on River, Janzten Beach. Please ship my exhibit to me via. $ is enclosed to cover return shipment, or return postage will be enclosed with exhibit. Important: All payments for frame, entry fees shipping and awards banquet shall be made payable to PIPEX 2013 and shall be sent to Anthony S. Wawrukiewicz, c/o PO Box 19568, Portland, OR All payments shall be made in US funds. I have read PIPEX exhibit rules and understand that I will be responsible for insuring my own exhibit. I will not hold Northwest Federation of Stamp Clubs, PIPEX Host Committee, and Oregon Stamp Society, ir officers, members, or employees, Portland Philatelic Exhibitions, or Red Lion Hotel on River, Jantzen Beach or its employees, liable for any loss or damage to my exhibit. I agree that decision of judges shall be final, and hereby release and agree to hold harmless judges, Northwest Federation of Stamp Clubs, PIPEX host committee, Oregon Stamp Society and Portland Philatelic Exhibitions, ir officers, directors, employees and representatives from any damages, including but not limited to damages to my reputation or that of my exhibit, suffered or incurred as a result of judging. Signature of exhibitor: Youth Class Only: Exhibitor's Birth date: (Month /Day/Year) Adult Endorsement: "This entry is property of and was prepared by youth entrant named herein." Signature of adult sponsor: Mailing address for exhibits sent via USPS: Anthony S. Wawrukiewicz, PO Box 19568, Portland, OR Address for exhibits sent via private carrier (FEDEX): Anthony S. Wawrukiewicz, 3130 SW Wilbard St, Portland, OR The Federated Philatelist 7

8 How to Build your Philatelic Exhibit Part 1 By Sheryll Ruecker Introduction Thinking of having a go at exhibiting? Well, now s your chance to put something toger for PIPEX 2013 next May. It s just around corner! Firstly, choose your subject. Subject X. Secondly, tell your story. The story of X! This article will give you tips on how to tell your story. It is based on exhibit and PowerPoint presentation How to Build a Philatelic Exhibit, which was put toger by members of American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors (AAPE) as an educational tool. It illustrates principles in APS Manual of Philatelic Judging, 6th edition, such as treatment, rarity, how to show philatelic knowledge, and presentation techniques, and uses material from a range of different exhibit classes, including postcards. Originally designed as a one-frame exhibit, it looked a bit daunting to first-time exhibitors, so it was made into a 35-slide PowerPoint presentation. This breaks exhibit down into smaller chunks to make it easier to understand. It is aimed at those who want to improve ir exhibiting techniques, as well as those who are just starting out. You can download both exhibit and presentation from AAPE website ( APS Manual of Philatelic Judging July, 2009 April, December, No. No No. 201 This article will cover following topics: 1. Elements of a Good Title Page 2. Construction of an Effective Plan 3. Using Plan to guide Treatment 4. Treatment is Story of X 5. Documenting Knowledge 6. Highlighting Rarity 7. The Do s and Don ts of Presentation 8. Getting Started 9. Resources 1. Elements of a Good Title Page The title page is most important page of your exhibit. It needs to be first page you make and last to be edited, as that is where you are defining your exhibit. A good title page consists of: An unambiguous title A clear purpose and scope statement A plan An appropriate item that begins story A short statement of historical context (optional) Your purpose statement will be description that goes into exhibition catalog. The PIPEX entry form asks for a description in 25 words or less. Sample title page for a display exhibit The Federated Philatelist 8

9 How to Build your Philatelic Exhibit Part 1 2. Construction of an Effective Plan The exhibit plan is put on title page. It is how viewer finds his or her way around exhibit. For matic exhibits, major sections need to be balanced in terms of importance to story. Outlines should be at most two levels deep. For non-matic exhibits, plan will be more flexible, tailored to type of exhibit. The judges need to be able to find ir way around an exhibit quickly. If y are having trouble, y may go back to title page to recheck plan (if exhibit isn t too long and y have time). Plans for non-matic exhibits using a larger font bolding font underlining Chapter Title boxing Chapter Title using a different font color (less often) some combination of above The use of running headers helps viewers find ir way more easily. These are chapter headings reproduced at top of each page in an unobtrusive format. They are in addition to page headings, which are usually in a lesser size font than running headers. Running headers can be effective yet unobtrusive printed in gray. Headings using a sans serif font make a good contrast to text in a serif font. A test for a well laid out exhibit plan and headings is to drop pages onto floor and see if you can put m back in order using headings as a guide. Sample chapter, subchapter, and page headings Seasons Greetings, 2012! July, 2009 April, December, No. No No Using Plan to guide Treatment Chapter breaks should be based on major elements of plan. You can show beginning of a new chapter by: This article appeared in September and October, 2012 issues (volume XXXV, No. 9-10) of Album Page, newsletter of Oregon Stamp Society. It is reprinted with permission of author. Watch for part 2 of this series in February, 2013 issue of Federated Philatelist. The Federated Philatelist 9

10 during World War II Contact Larry Mann, for additions and corrections. The Federated Philatelist 10