Livermore Competition
Livermore Competition
For 2025 and on-wards we are using the mark allocations used for Stampex and Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP). This competition is now VIRTUAL
Rules
- Each entry must be the bona fide property of the member written up and prepared by the owner.
- The first sheet should be an introduction to the exhibit but may include philatelic material.
- A member may enter any number of entries.
- The entry shall consist of 16 sheets or a lesser number of larger sheets equivalent to 16 standard sheets. The categories are as for normal International or National competitions: traditional, postcard, postal history, revenue, etc.
- All entries must be in a PDF format and must be submitted by 3 May, to Sean Burke. His email address is in the Journal.
- All entries will be placed on the website for general viewing and as a resource.
- No competitor having won the Livermore Trophy may enter the same exhibit until three years have elapsed.
- Judge(s) will be appointed by the Council Executive. One or two judges may be appointed.
- If the judge(s) is a member of the Rhodesian Study Circle, he/she will be excluded from entering an exhibit but may enter for display only.
- During the 2025 Conference, time will be set aside for those attending to view the entries.
- The winner will be announced at the Conference.
- Marks will be allocated as followed:
- 20 – Treatment
- 10 – Importance
- 20 – Knowledge
- 15 – Research
- 10 – Condition
- 20 – Rarity
- 5 – Presentation