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This quarterly journal provides insights into the world of maximaphily, featuring articles, critiques, and discussions pertaining to the collection and study of maximum cards.

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How to fill out North American Maximaphily

1. Gather your materials: You will need postcards, stamps, and a special album for collecting.
2. Choose a theme: Decide on a specific theme for your maximaphily collection, such as flora, fauna, or historical events.
3. Select suitable postcards: Find postcards that match your chosen theme and are postmarked from the relevant locations.
4. Acquire corresponding stamps: Obtain stamps that relate to the theme of your postcards, ensuring they are from the same postal authorities.
5. Affix the stamp: Place the relevant stamp on the postcard in the correct location according to maximaphily rules.
6. Postmark the card: Mail the postcard to yourself or a friend to get the official postmark before adding it to your collection.
7. Document the details: Keep a detailed log of each maximaphily item, including the date of postmark, location, and theme.
8. Organize your collection: Store the postcards and stamps in your album, sorted by theme or date for easy access and display.

Who needs North American Maximaphily?

1. Stamp collectors looking to expand their interests.
2. History enthusiasts interested in collecting postal artifacts.
3. Artists and designers seeking inspiration from unique postcards.
4. Anyone who enjoys creative hobbies and wants to explore cultural themes.

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What is the regulation for postcards?

But to qualify for mailing at the First-Class Mail postcard price, it must be: Rectangular. At least 3-1/2 inches high x 5 inches long x 0.007 inch thick. No more than 4-1/4 inches high x 6 inches long x 0.016 inches thick.

What are USPS rules for postcards?

By the way, the length is the measurement of the side that's parallel to the address. To qualify as a postcard, a mail piece must be rectangular and meet these dimensions (per USPS regulations): At least 3-1/2” high X 5” long X 0.007” thick. No more than 6” high X 9” long X 0.016” thick.

What is the maximum size of a postcard?

In 2021, USPS updated its size requirements to allow for larger postcards to mail at the postcard rate. Now, USPS allows for postcards up to 6” x 9” to mail at the special postcard rate. The minimum size remains at 3” x 5” and must be rectangular in shape.

What is the English North American language?

North American English (NAmE) encompasses the English language as spoken in both the United States and Canada.

What are the maximum postcards?

In philately a maximum card (also known as a maxi-card, or maxicard) is a postcard with a postage stamp placed on the picture side of the card where the stamp and card match or are in maximum concordance (similarity). The cancellation or postmark is usually related to the image on the front of the card and the stamp.

What is a maximum postcard?

In philately a maximum card (also known as a maxi-card, or maxicard) is a postcard with a postage stamp placed on the picture side of the card where the stamp and card match or are in maximum concordance (similarity). The cancellation or postmark is usually related to the image on the front of the card and the stamp.

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What is North American Maximaphily?

North American Maximaphily is a specialized branch of philately that focuses on the collection and study of maximum cards, which are postcards bearing a postage stamp and a postmark that are all related to the same subject.

Who is required to file North American Maximaphily?

Individuals or organizations that participate in or organize events, exhibitions, or transactions related to maximaphily in North America are encouraged, but not necessarily required, to file North American Maximaphily documentation.

How to fill out North American Maximaphily?

To fill out North American Maximaphily documentation, one must provide details about the maximum cards being submitted, including the subject, date of issuance, and any relevant philatelic information, along with personal or organizational contact information.

What is the purpose of North American Maximaphily?

The purpose of North American Maximaphily is to promote the collection, appreciation, and study of maximum cards, as well as to facilitate communication and collaboration among collectors and philatelic organizations.

What information must be reported on North American Maximaphily?

Information that must be reported includes the collector's name, address, the specifics of the maximum cards (such as the theme, issue dates, and relevant imagery), and any exhibition details if applicable.