SARASOTA NATIONAL STAMP EXHIBITION

A World Series of Philately show featuring 200 competitive philatelic and literature exhibits, with single and multi-frame displays. In addition, a full complement of dealers, societies and clubs participate in the 3-day show. Exhibits are judged on the basis of eight levels of award : Large Gold, Gold, Large Vermeil, Vermeil, Large Silver, Silver, Silver/Bronze, and Bronze. A national panel of judges will decide the awards, including at least five APS accredited judges and an appropriate number of apprentice judges, with a Chief Judge presiding over the panel. Award ribbons are placed on Saturday.