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More Exhibitors' Problems |
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George Guzzio |
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The Columbo Chronicle, Vol. 1, Nr. 2, August 1991 |
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Thematic Plan Page: |
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It is meant to be just that, a detailed outline of your story (theme) line in a logical and precise order. It is a road map or guide through the pages that follow. The one page along with Title Page that will be thoroughly scrutinized. if the viewer cannot follow easily and clearly the plan, you're off to a bad first impression. Think of it as the outline of the story you have created. A plan page is not a checklist, identification chart or a "laundry list" as Morolli likes to say. Some adverse comments on plans have been, "too simple, overly technical, illogical order, method of organization unclear (chronological, geographical, types, etc.)". Like all of exhibiting, the Plan Page is a balancing act. Your plan can convey DEPTH in Thematic Development and Research by the addition of sub-chapters, well placed. These, of course, are only indicators which are then spelled out on the respective exhibit pages. |
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A Recurring Problem: |
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Philatelic categories an Plan Page such as cancellations, varieties, essays, postal stationery, locals, usages, etc. are prohibited. FIP SREV 3.2.1 states in part that the plan "SHOULD BE STRUCTURED ACCORDING TO THEMATIC CRITERIA." FIP GUIDELINES 3.2.1 THE PLAN: "THE PLAN SHOULD CONSIST ONLY OF THEMATIC CLASSIFICATIONS." If you do not have the FIP regulations and guidelines, I urge you to write Mary Ann. Include a #10 SASE with 75c postage plus $1. They are indispensable. |
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Mamma Mia! My Stuff is Mostly Modern! |
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Not all thematics have the potential to be LOADED with classic and rare items. Those that do have an advantage in that 25 points are allotted for Rarity/Scarcity combined with Condition. The best of them garner 19 - 21 points usually. It is rare that maximum points are given. Let us call this Group 1. This group is in the minority. Much more prolific is Group II - Mostly Modern. Read that very little or no XIX Century, a smattering of 1901-1940 and gaining momentum thereafter to date. The AVERAGE Group II exhibit will most likely garner 12 - 16 points for Rarity/Scarcity and Condition. Not good enough. Compared with the razzle, dazzle of Group I, you will look weak. |
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To compensate for this, set your goal to be better than average in ALL the scaring categories and particularly Development of Theme and Philatelic Elements. Of the latter, you want the widest range. In order to achieve this diversity of elements, you will need to forage beyond the basic catalogues and lists. That you need whatever KEY items that exist for your theme is taken for granted, or at the very least, a good representation. Key stamps alone won't give you the edge. Frost your cake with those items not always pricey but regarded as DIFFICULT TO ACQUIRE. In this category are postal stationery, booklets, covers with interesting usages and destinations, revenues on document, an impressive meter on cover, the occasional multiple, elusive gutter pair. Note, these are mostly large pieces. If well chosen and carefully dispersed, they can offset the look of page after page of just single stamps. They will also dispel the often heard remark, 'just a mess of new issues." |
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In the area of single stamps, a few specimens, an essay, variety, error, proof, trial color can convey substance. All these suggestions are for moderate use. Don't overwork any category, a little goes a long way. Finally, don't be afraid to flag your best pieces when you feel they need it. A two or three word caption such as "unusual usage", "unusual destination", "seldom seen", "unrecorded variety", etc. Remember, if you abuse such remarks, you dilute the effect. |
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Working these suggestions throughout your Mostly Modern can gain points down the line including more points for Rarity/Scarcity, thus a good medal is not impossible. It will be more work, more agony, more sacrifice, but OH, THE THRILL. |
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