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Tag Der Briefmarke

 

Rheinland

 

French Ocidental Africa

 

La France D'Outre-Mer

 

TUT ANKH AMEN'S

 

Rheinland

 

Wuttenberg

 

Alemanha

 

Pour Sauver la Race

 

S. M. Vittorio Emanuele III – Re d’Italia e d’Albania Imperatore d’Etiopia (1945)

 

Yvert & Tellier: 230

Country: Italy
Issue: Vittorio Emanuele III – 30 Centesimi
Date of Issue: Circa 1945
Postmark: Circular cancel – Roma – 29.2.45
Postcard: Sepia-toned illustration of Vittorio Emanuele III in formal military uniform. The uniform features epaulettes with decorative insignia, a high-collared jacket adorned with stars, and a prominent sash across the chest. Several medals and decorations are visible, including a large medallion suspended from a chain. The caption at the bottom reads: “S. M. Vittorio Emanuele III – Re d’Italia e Imperatore d’Etiopia”. The artwork is signed “Cianfanelli” on the left side, and the postcard has a refined, official style typical of the era.
Justification of Maximum Concordance:
The stamp portrays Vittorio Emanuele III, matching the subject of the postcard, which depicts him in ceremonial military attire. The cancellation from Rome, dated within the stamp’s valid postal period, ensures strong thematic and geographic concordance. This combination meets the criteria for a valid maximum card.

Vittorio Emanuele III – Re d’Italia e d’Albania Imperatore d’Etiopia (1945)

Yvert & Tellier: 230

Country: Italy
Issue: Vittorio Emanuele III – 30 Centesimi
Date of Issue: Circa 1945
Postmark: Circular cancel – Roma Belsito – 20.04.45
Postcard: Sepia-toned photographic portrait of Vittorio Emanuele III in full military uniform, featuring a double-breasted coat with a visible star insignia on the collar and a peaked cap adorned with an elaborate emblem. The caption at the bottom reads: “Vittorio Emanuele III – Re d’Italia e d’Albania Imperatore d’Etiopia”. The postcard is numbered “1735” and marked “R.P.F. Edit.” with the note “Riproduzione Interdetta” (Reproduction Prohibited).

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
The stamp portrays Vittorio Emanuele III, matching the subject of the postcard, which shows his official portrait in military attire. The cancellation from Rome, applied during the stamp’s valid postal period, ensures strong thematic and geographic concordance. This combination satisfies the criteria for a valid maximum card.

General View of Damascus with the Umayyad Mosque Minaret (1937)

CA55

Country: Syria

Issue: Airmail – Umayyad Mosque and Airplane – 10 Piastres

Date of Issue: 1937

Postmark: Circular cancel – Damas – 7.12.37

Postcard: Black-and-white photographic view titled “Damas. Vue générale”. It shows a panoramic perspective of Damascus with the Umayyad Mosque prominently in the foreground. The mosque’s long colonnaded courtyard wall occupies the lower part of the image, leading to its tall minaret rising above the cityscape. Behind it, numerous flat-roofed buildings extend toward the horizon, framed by distant hills. The caption is in French, and the publisher is not identified.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp depicts the Umayyad Mosque along with an airplane, symbolizing air mail service, while the postcard illustrates the same mosque in detail as the dominant architectural feature. The cancellation from Damascus, dated within the stamp’s valid postal period, ensures strong thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance. This combination meets the criteria for a valid maximum card.

Panoramic View of Damascus with the Umayyad Mosque

 

PA83

Country: Syria
Issue: Mosque of Damascus – 10 Piastres
Date of Issue: 1938
Postmark: Circular cancel – Damas R.P. – 11.1.38
Postcard: Black-and-white photographic view titled “Damas – Vue générale du centre de la Ville”. It shows a panoramic perspective of Damascus with numerous flat-roofed buildings in the foreground and middle ground. Dominating the center is the Umayyad Mosque (Great Mosque of Damascus), identifiable by its large dome and two slender minarets rising above the urban landscape. In the background, mountains frame the horizon. The postcard includes French captioning and was published by an unknown editor.
Justification of Maximum Concordance:
The stamp illustrates the Umayyad Mosque, a major religious and architectural landmark of Damascus. The postcard provides a general city view where the same mosque is clearly visible as the focal point, reinforcing the thematic subject. The cancellation from Damascus, dated within the stamp’s valid postal period, ensures strong geographic and temporal concordance. This combination satisfies the criteria for a valid maximum card.

Umayyad Mosque – Damascus (1938)

 

Country: Syria
Issue: Mosque of Damascus – 10 Piastres
Date of Issue: 1938
Postmark: Circular cancel – Damascus – 18.2.38
Postcard: Color illustration of the Umayyad Mosque (Great Mosque of Damascus), showing its domed structure flanked by two slender minarets, with a courtyard and fountain in the foreground, surrounded by trees. Published by an unknown editor.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
The stamp depicts the Umayyad Mosque, one of the most significant religious and architectural landmarks in Damascus. The postcard illustrates the same mosque in detail, reinforcing the subject visually. The cancellation from Damascus, applied during the stamp’s valid postal period, ensures strong thematic and geographic concordance, making this a valid maximum card.

Azem Palace – Ottoman Heritage in Damascus

 

Country: Syria

Issue: Palais Azem – Damascus (Orange 1 Piastre Stamp, 1937 Issue)

Date of Issue: 1937

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – “DAMAS 1” with Arabic characters and date in the Islamic calendar “8.1237” (corresponding to 1937 in the Gregorian calendar). The mark indicates origin in Damascus, ensuring geographic authenticity.

Postcard: Monochrome sepia, showing the interior of the Azem Palace in Damascus, with traditional arcades, a central fountain, and a minaret in the background. Printed text at the top: “DAMAS — Intérieur du Palais Azem.”

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

This maximum card shows strong thematic concordance: both the 1937 Syrian stamp and the postcard image represent the Azem Palace, an architectural icon of Damascus. The “DAMAS 1” cancellation reinforces geographic appropriateness, as it corresponds to the depicted city and the location associated with the stamp’s theme. The dating in Arabic characters confirms the contemporaneity of the issue, ensuring temporal concordance.

Maximum Card Old Faithful - Yellowstone (1935)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Yellowstone Park Issue – 1934 (Old Faithful Geyser)

Date of Issue: July 30, 1934

Postmark: Wavy-line cancel – Yellowstone Park, WY – January 8, 1935

Postcard: Color illustration of Old Faithful Geyser erupting to a height of 150 feet; captioned “Old Faithful Geyser, Height 150 Feet". (Edition C.T. Art-Colortone)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp depicts Old Faithful Geyser, one of Yellowstone National Park’s most iconic natural features. The postcard shows the same landmark in detail, reinforcing the subject visually. The cancellation from Yellowstone Park provides strong geographic concordance, and although the postmark date is months after the stamp’s issue, it falls within the commemorative period, making this a valid maximum card.

Yvert et Tellier: US 332A

Maximum Postcard Wisconsin (2002)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from Wisconsin

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp – Madison WI – April 4, 2002

Postcard: Photograph of a Wisconsin dairy farm. (Edition Scofield Souvenir & Postcard Co.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

Strong thematic and geographic concordance. Stamp Greetings from America series dedicated to Wisconsin. Postcard shows a dairy farm. The cancellation from Madison, on the official date of issue ensures full temporal and geographic alignment.

Yvert et Tellier: US 3308

Maxicard West Virginia (2002)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from West Virginia

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp – Charleston, WV – April 4, 2002

Postcard: Color photograph of the historic Glade Creek Grist Mill surrounded by lush greenery and

blooming pink rhododendrons; captioned “West Virginia. (Edition David Crown Ent.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

There is strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp belongs to the Greetings from Ameri-

ca series dedicated to West Virginia, while the postcard shows the Glade Creek Grist Mill, one of the state’s most iconic and picturesque landmarks. The cancellation from Charleston, the state capital, on the official date of issue ensures full temporal and geographic alignment.

Yvert et Tellier: US 3307

Maxicard Mont Rainier (2002)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from Washington

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp – Olympia, WA – April 4, 2002

Postcard: Color photograph of Mount Rainier. (Edition Michaels Co.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp from the Greetings from America series represents Washington, while the postcard shows Mount Rainier, a state icon. The Olympia cancellation on the issue date ensures full thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance.

Yvert et Tellier: US 3306

Maximum Postcard Supreme Court Building - Washington (1951)

Country: USA

Issue: Washington, D.C. Sesquicentennial

Date of Issue: Aug 2, 1950

Postmark: Circular cancel – Washington, D.C. – Feb 10, 1951

Postcard: Illustration of the U.S. Supreme Court Building in Washington (Edition B. S. Reynolds)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp commemorates the sesquicentennial of Washington, D.C. and features the U.S. Supreme Court Building. The postcard illustrates the same landmark reinforcing the subject visually. The cancellation from Washington, D.C. provides strong geographic concordance. Although the temporal alignment is not perfect since the postmark date is months after the stamp’s issue, the thematic and geographic match makes this a valid maximum card.

 Yvert et Tellier: US 543

Maxi Card The Capitol, Washington, DC. (2000)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Celebrate the Century – 1980s (American Hostages Freed)

Date of Issue: Jan 12, 2002

Postmark: Circular cancel – Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2000

Postcard: Photograph of the U.S. Capitol. (Edition Gold Star Photography)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: 

The stamp from the Celebrate the Century series recalls the historic release of American hostages in 1981 and prominently features the U.S. Capitol in its design. The postcard illustrates the U.S. Capitol reinforcing the subject visually. The Washington, D.C. cancellation adds geographic relevance, and the combination of stamp and postcard ensures strong thematic alignment.

Yvert et Tellier: US 3016

MaxiCard The Capitol, Washington, DC.

 

Country: USA

Issue: 700th Anniversary of Swiss Confederation

Date of Issue: Feb 22, 1991

Postmark: First Day of Issue – Washington, D.C. – February 22, 2006

Postcard: Photograph of the U.S. Capitol (Edition L. B. Prince)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp commemorates the 700th anniversary of the Swiss Confederation and includes the U.S. Capitol as a prominent design element, symbolizing the connection between Switzerland and the United States. The postcard illustrates the same landmark—the U.S. Capitol, reinforcing the subject visually. The pictorial First Day of Issue cancellation from Washington, D.C., applied on the official date of issue, guarantees perfect thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance.

Maximum Card The Capitol, Washington, DC.

 

Country: USA

Issue: Washington, D.C. Sesquicentennial

Date of Issue: Nov 22, 1950

Postmark: Circular cancel – Washington, D.C. – November 22, 1950

Postcard: Illustration of the U.S. Capitol building with landscaped approach (Edition B. S. Reynolds)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp commemorates the sesquicentennial of Washington, D.C. and features the U.S. Capitol, the centerpiece of American government. The postcard illustrates the same landmark with a landscaped approach, reinforcing the subject visually. The cancellation from Washington, D.C., applied on the day of issue, guarantees perfect thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance.

Yvert et Tellier: US 544

Maxi card White House (1991)

 

Country: USA

Issue: 150th Death Anniversary of James Hoban

Date of Issue: Oct 13, 1981 

Postmark: Circular cancel – Washington, D.C. – September 27, 1991

Postcard: photo of the White House (Edition L. B. Prince)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp depicts the White House, matching the subject of the postcard which shows the same landmark in detail. The cancellation from Washington, D.C., provides strong thematic and geographic concordance. The temporal alignment is not perfect since the postmark date is years after the stamp’s issue, but the thematic and geographic match makes this a valid maximum card.

Yvert et Tellier: US 1362

Maximum card White House (2000)

 

Country: USA

Issue: The White House (Prominent American Architecture series)

Date of Issue: October 18, 2000

Postmark: First Day of Issue – Washington, D.C. – October 18, 2000

Postcard: Photograph of the White House (Edition Silberne Souvenir Sales Inc.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp features the White House. The postcard shows image of the same building, emphasizing its neoclassical architecture and iconic setting. The cancellation from Washington, D.C., on the day of issue ensures perfect thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance.

Yvert et Tellier: US 3139

Maxicard Lee University Lexington, Virgínia (1954)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Washington and Lee University Bicentennial

Date of Issue: Apr 12, 1949

Postmark: Circular cancel – Lexington – January 19, 1954

Postcard: View of Washington and Lee University campus (Edition Marken & Bielefeld)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp commemorates Washington and Lee University, depicting its iconic architecture. The postcard shows the university’s main buildings. The cancellation from Lexington, Virginia - the location of the university - ensures strong thematic and geographic concordance, although the temporal alignment is not perfect since the postmark date is several years after the stamp’s issue.

Yvert et Tellier US 533

Maxicard Ice Skating Vermont (2003)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from Vermont

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular cancel – Wilmington – July 18, 2003

Postcard: Skiing scene on a snowy slope with snow-covered trees (Edition Mayer Photographics Inc.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp represents Vermont with skier. The postcard shows skiers on a snowy slope, perfectly

matching Vermont’s reputation as a winter sports destination. The cancellation from Wilmington, ensures thematic and geographic concordance, although the temporal alignment is not perfect since the postmark date is more than a year after the stamp’s issue date.

Yvert et Tellier US 3304

Maximum Postcard Bryce Canyon National Park (2006)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Bryce Canyon (Landscapes series)

Date of Issue: Feb 24, 2006

Postmark: Circular cancel – Bryce Canyon – February 24, 2006

Postcard: Bryce Canyon National Park. (Edition Mountain West Prints)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: The stamp illustrates Bryce Canyon’s iconic red rock formation. The postcard shows photograph of Bryce Canyon’s perfectly matching the stamp’s subject. The cancellation from Bryce Canyon on the day of issue ensures ideal thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance.

Yvert et Tellier US PA132

Maxicard Ice Skating (1985)

Country: USA

Issue: Winter Special Olympics

Date of Issue: March 25, 1985

Postmark: First Day Cancelation – Park City – March 25, 1985

Postcard: Skiing scene at Sandia Peak Ski Area (Edition Petley Studios Inc.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp commemorates the Winter Special Olympics, featuring athletes in winter sports. The postcard shows a skier descending a snowy slope, perfectly matching the winter sports theme. The cancellation from Park City, Utah - a renowned ski destination - on the day of issue ensures strong thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance, making this an excellent example of a maximum card.

 Yvert et Tellier: US 1571

Maximum Card The Alamo San Antonio (1938)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Texas Centennial

Date of Issue: Mar 2, 1936

Postmark: Wavy-line cancel – San Antonio, Texas – October 20, 1938

Postcard: “The Alamo, Showing Old Courtyard, San Antonio, Texas” (Edition E. C. Kropp Co.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: The stamp depicts the historic Alamo Mission in San Antonio, a symbol of Texas independence and heritage. The postcard shows a detailed view of the Alamo’s façade and courtyard, reinforcing the same theme. The cancellation from San Antonio, the 

exact location of the Alamo, ensures strong thematic, geographic, and temporal alignment, making this a classic example of a maximum card.

Yvert et Tellier: US 342

Maxicard Nashville Tennessee (2002)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from Tennessee

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular cancel – Nashville, TN – April 4, 2002

Postcard: View of Nashville skyline. (Edition Richards & Southern)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: The stamp represents Tennessee with vibrant design elements, including a guitar symbolizing the state’s musical heritage. The postcard shows the Nashville skyline, the capital and epicenter of country music, reinforcing the theme. The cancellation from Nashville on the day of issue ensures perfect thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance.

Yvert et Tellier: US 3301

Maximum Card Arecibo Observatory (2002)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Arecibo Observatory

Date of Issue: Jul 7, 2000

Postmark: Circular cancel – Arecibo – Apr 9, 2002

Postcard: Panoramic view of Arecibo (Edition unknown)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: The stamp depicts the Arecibo Observatory. The postcard shows photo of the same observatory. The cancellation from Arecibo ensures perfect thematic, geographic and temporal concordance.

Michel US 3366

Maximum Postcard Old Windmill (1992)

 

Country: USA
Issue: Rhode Island Windmill – Americana Series
Date of Issue: Feb 2, 1980

Postmark: 4 Bar cancel – Jamestown – Apr 6 1992

Postcard: Color photograph of the historic Jamestown Windmill, a wooden structure with shingled walls and a domed roof, surrounded by lush green vegetation under a clear blue sky. The windmill’s large lattice-style sails dominate the foreground, and an old millstone rests on the grass nearby. The caption at the bottom reads “The Jamestown Windmill,” identifying the landmark. (Edition John T. Hopf)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Thematic and geographic concordance are excellent: both the stamp and the postcard depict the Jamestown Windmill, a historic Rhode Island landmark, and the cancellation is from Jamestown, the windmill’s actual location. Temporal concordance is acceptable, although the cancellation date (1992) does not match the official issue date (1980), the stamp was still valid and in circulation at the time of use.

Yvert et Tellier: US 1269

Maxicard Benjamin Franklin (1983)

Country: USA

Issue: Treaty of Paris – Bicentennial (1783– 1983)

Date of Issue: March 24, 1983

Postmark: First Day Cancelation – Philadelphia – Mar 24, 1983

Postcard: Photograph with a prominent statue of Benjamin Franklin. (Edition L. B. Prince Co.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: 

Thematic concordance is partial: the stamp commemorates the Treaty USA and Sweden and features Benjamin Franklin, one of its signers, while the postcard shows Franklin’s statue, reinforcing his role in American history. Geographic concordance is limited to the country level, as the cancellation is from Philadelphia.

 Yvert et Tellier US 1469

Maxicard Liberty Bell (1960)

 

Country: USA
Issue: Liberty Bell – Air Mail
Date of Issue: Jun 10 1960

Postmark: First Day Cancelation with oval pictoral – Miami, FLA - Jun 10 1960

Postcard: Vintage color illustration of the Liberty Bell displayed on a wooden stand inside Independence Hall, Philadelphia. The bell’s iconic crack and engraved inscription are clearly visible, emphasizing its historical significance as a symbol of American independence. The caption at the top reads “LIBERTY BELL – INDEPENDENCE HALL PHILADELPHIA PA. PH-25,” reinforcing the location and theme. (Edition Colourpicture)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
There is strong thematic concordance because both the stamp and the postcard feature the Liberty Bell, an enduring symbol of American independence. The postcard shows the bell inside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, emphasizing its historical context, while the stamp reproduces the same iconic object. Geographic concordance is partial: the First Day of Issue cancellation is from Miami, Florida, which differs from the bell’s actual location in Philadelphia. However, the temporal concordance is perfect, as the cancellation date matches the official issue date. Overall, this card meets thematic and temporal requirements for a maximum card, with geographic concordance limited to the country level.

Yvert & Tellier: US PA56

Filatelia - Emissão Inês de Castro 700 anos do nascimento (noticiário filatélico n.º 48/2025)

 

A emissão filatélica “Inês de Castro – 700 anos do nascimento” foi lançada em 11 de setembro de 2025, composta por 2 selos com valor facial de N20g e I20g e uma tiragem de 50.000 exemplares. Inclui também um bloco filatélico com um selo de 4,00 €, com uma produção limitada a 30.000 unidades. O design é da autoria de Filipe Soares, apresentando uma ilustração que evoca a figura histórica de Inês de Castro, símbolo de um dos episódios mais marcantes da história portuguesa.

A impressão foi realizada em offset. O formato do selo é 30,6 x 80 mm, enquanto o bloco mede 125 x 95 mm. Ambos apresentam dentado 12 x 12¼.. A imagem do selo destaca elementos associados à lenda e ao contexto histórico, incluindo referências à corte medieval e à tragédia que imortalizou Inês.

Oregon Landscape - Portland

Country: USA

Issue: Oregon Statehood – 150th Anniversary – 44¢
Date of Issue: January 14, 2009

Postmark: First Day of Issue pictorial cancellation – OREGON – January 14, 2009 – Portland, OR 97208

Postcard: Color photograph of a dramatic sunset over the Oregon coast, featuring rugged sea stacks rising from the ocean and their dark silhouettes reflected on the wet sand. The sky glows with warm golden and orange tones, contrasting with the dark rock formations and the gentle waves washing ashore. The caption “Oregon” appears in elegant script at the bottom left, reinforcing the state identity.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Excellent thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp commemorates Oregon’s 150th anniversary of statehood and depicts a scenic Oregon landscape, while the postcard shows one of the state’s iconic coastal views, symbolizing its natural beauty. The First Day of Issue cancellation from Portland, OR, on the official date of release ensures full temporal and geographic alignment, meeting all requirements for a true maximum card.

Yvert et Tellier: US 4137

Maxi Postcard Mount Hood, Oregon’s highest peak (2002)

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from America – Oregon (State Series) – 34¢
Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – SALEM, OR – APR 4, 2002 – 97301

Postcard: Color photograph of Mount Hood, Oregon’s highest peak, covered in snow and illuminated by the warm hues of a sunset sky with orange and pink clouds. The foreground shows dark silhouettes of evergreen trees, emphasizing the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The caption “Oregon” appears prominently in elegant script across the top, reinforcing the state identity.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp is part of the Greetings from America series dedicated to Oregon, and the postcard depicts Mount Hood, one of the state’s most iconic landmarks. The cancellation from Salem, OR (the state capital) on the official date of issue ensures full temporal and geographic alignment, meeting all requirements for a true maximum card.

Maxicard Tornado in Oklahoma (2005)

Country: USA

Issue: Cloudscapes – Cumulonimbus with Tornado – 37¢
Date of Issue: Oct 10, 2004

Postmark: Pictorial cancellation – TWISTER MUSEUM STATION – WAKITA, OKLAHOMA 73771 – MAY 28, 2005

Postcard: Dramatic color photograph of a tornado funnel descending from a dark cumulonimbus cloud over a rural Oklahoma landscape at sunset. The swirling column of dust and debris is illuminated by the fading light, creating a striking and intense atmospheric scene. The caption “Oklahoma” appears prominently at the top in elegant script, reinforcing the state identity. (Edition Prairie Production Co.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Excellent thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp depicts a cumulonimbus cloud with a tornado, and the postcard shows a real tornado in Oklahoma, a state historically associated with severe storms and tornado activity. The pictorial cancellation from Wakita, OK—home to the Twister Museum—provides strong geographic relevance to the tornado theme. Although the cancellation date (May 28, 2005) is several months after the official issue date (October 10, 2004), this falls within acceptable limits for maximum cards, preserving thematic and geographic alignment despite the temporal gap.

Yvert et Tellier: US 3600

Maxicard Oklahoma City (2002)

 Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from America – Oklahoma (State Series) – 34¢
Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – APR 4, 2002 – 73125

Postcard: Color photograph of the Oklahoma City skyline under a partly cloudy sky, featuring modern high-rise buildings and office towers in the downtown area. The caption “OKLAHOMA CITY – OKLAHOMA” appears prominently in gold lettering at the top left, reinforcing the city and state identity.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp is part of the Greetings from America series dedicated to Oklahoma, and the postcard illustrates the capital city’s skyline, symbolizing the state’s urban center. The cancellation from Oklahoma City, OK, on the official date of issue ensures full temporal and geographic alignment, meeting all requirements for a true maximum card.

Maxicard Typical Ohio farm landscape (2003)

Country: USA

Issue: Ohio Statehood Bicentennial
Date of Issue: March 01, 2003

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) with First Day of Issue text – CHILLICOTHE, OH – MAR 10, 2003 – 45601

Postcard: Color photograph of a rural Ohio landscape at sunset, featuring rolling green fields, a red barn, silos, and farmhouses surrounded by white fences. The warm light of the setting sun casts a golden hue over the scene, emphasizing the agricultural character of the state. The caption “OHIO” appears faintly in large letters across the background, reinforcing the state identity. (Edition Penrod/Hiawatha)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp is part of the Greetings from America series dedicated to Ohio, and the postcard illustrates a typical Ohio farm landscape, echoing the rural theme of the stamp. The First Day of Issue cancellation from Chillicothe, OH, on the official date of release ensures full temporal and geographic alignment, meeting all requirements for a true maximum card.

Yvert & Tellier: US 3465

Maximum Postcard Niagara Falls, one of the most iconic natural landmarks in North America (1999)

 

Country: USA
Issue: Niagara Falls – Scenic American Landscapes – 48¢
Date of Issue: May 12, 1999

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – NIAGARA FALLS, NY – MAY 12, 1999 – 14302

Postcard: Color photograph of Niagara Falls at dusk, showcasing the powerful cascade of water flowing over the cliffs into the mist-filled basin below. The sky is tinged with soft purple and pink hues, creating a dramatic backdrop for the falls. The caption “Niagara Falls” appears prominently at the top in a handwritten-style font, emphasizing the location’s identity. (Edition Postcard Factory)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp features Niagara Falls, one of the most iconic natural landmarks in North America, and the postcard provides a vivid photographic representation of the same site. The cancellation from Niagara Falls, NY, on the official date of issue ensures full temporal and geographic alignment, meeting all requirements for a true maximum card.

Yvert & Tellier: US PA125

Maximum Postcard United Nations Headquarters complex in New York City (2000)

Country: USA

Issue: United Nations Headquarters – 33¢
Date of Issue: July 30, 2000

Postmark: Special pictorial cancellation – Metro Expo New York Station – NEW YORK, NY 10019 – JUL 30, 2000

Postcard: Color photograph of the United Nations Headquarters complex in New York City, taken at dusk. The image shows the illuminated Secretariat Building (tall tower) and the curved General Assembly building in the foreground, with surrounding trees and streetlights adding depth to the composition. The caption at the top reads “NEW YORK CITY,” and on the right side “UNITED NATIONS,” emphasizing the subject.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp depicts the United Nations Headquarters, and the postcard presents a detailed view of the same iconic complex in New York City. The special MetroExpo cancellation from New York, applied on the date of issue, ensures full temporal and geographic alignment, fulfilling all criteria for a true maximum card.

Maxicard STATUE OF LIBERTY – NEW YORK CITY (2002)

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from America – New York (State Series) – 34¢
Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – NEW YORK, NY – APR 4, 2002

Postcard: Color photograph of the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, showing the monument from an elevated perspective with its pedestal and surrounding plaza clearly visible. The background includes the waters of New York Harbor and the distant shoreline. At the top, the caption reads “STATUE OF LIBERTY – NEW YORK CITY,” reinforcing the location’s identity.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
There is strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp is part of the Greetings from America series featuring New York, and the postcard depicts one of the most iconic symbols of both the state and the city—the Statue of Liberty. The cancellation from New York, NY, applied on the official day of issue, ensures full temporal and geographic concordance, meeting all requirements for a true maximum card.