1. Philadelphia National Stamp Exhibition 2010 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 February 13, 2010 or until frames are filled.
3. he 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 may be shown only on a non-competitive basis:
      A. Exhibits which have won previous SEPAD/PNSE Grand Awards
      B. Exhibits which have won three large gold medals,
          or a Grand Prix National or International at FIP-sanctioned International Shows.
      C. Exhibits already invited to the 2010 World Series of Philately.
5. The following may be shown competitively, but are strongly discouraged; they are welcome on non-competitive Court of Honor 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 have a limit of ten frames. Single frame exhibits are discouraged except in Convening Societies (Classes A, B, P) (Note that current APS rules limit an exhibitor to two competitive multi-frame exhibits.) Exhibitors will be identified in the official program by name and state, unless a pseudonym is specifically requested
7. Fees for PNSE 2010: $15.00 per exhibit plus $10.00 per frame Junior exhibitors (birthdate 4/9/92 or later) 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.
9. Exhibits may be mounted by owners or agents Thursday, April 8 only from 3 to 8 pm; and may be removed only after 3:30 pm Sunday, April 11. A PNSE Committee member will be present to 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 selected by the PNSE Committee will evaluate all exhibits using criteria outlined in Manual of Philatelic Judging (most current edition available from American Philatelic Society, 100 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte PA 16823), and their decisions shall be final.

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