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| Maximaphily - History by Barbara Bartsch | |
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There are several known very rare Maximum cards made before 1900. They were made by postcard collectors to enhance their postcards. more |
| Maximaphily - Definition - page 1 - The Postage Stamp by Barbara Bartsch | |
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Maximum Cards are lovely to look at, a challenge to make, and if you collect for your own pleasure need not be bound by restrictions. But if you intend to exhibit or even to trade with other collectors you must follow the definitions. more |
| Maximaphily - Definition - page 2 - The Picture Postcard by Barbara Bartsch | |
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Except for very early cards which were not issued in UPU standard sizes the card must not be smaller than 9 x 14 cm or larger than 105 x 15 cm. more |
| Maximaphily - Definition - page 3 - The Postmark by Barbara Bartsch | |
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A "First Day of Issue" postmark is only desired if it has full concord with the card in place, time, or subject. more. more |
| Creating your own Maximum Cards by Barbara Bartsch | |
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One of the joys of Maximaphily is the exchanging with overseas collectors. more |
| Exhibiting Maximum Cards by Barbara Bartsch | |
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Any intending Australian Exhibitor in any class should read the Guidelines in the Australian Philatelic Federation Handbook before beginning an exhibit. more |