quarta-feira, 11 de fevereiro de 2026

Semmering 1927 – Um Encontro com Sigmund Freud

 

Remetente (Paulette)

Mensagem em francês indicando estadia em Semmering: “Ici au Semmering où nous passons d’agréables et intéressantes journées auprès des professeur Freud nous voir.” (Aqui em Semmering temos passados dias agradáveis e interessantes após o Professor Freud nos ter visto), frase que deve entender-se literalmente: Freud e Anna Freud encontravam-se frequentemente no Semmering, onde Freud recebiam visitas e, por vezes, pacientes em contexto informal.

A presença de Freud no Semmering está documentalmente atestada — por exemplo, em carta escrita na Villa Schüler, no Semmering, em 13.9.1925, e novamente em julho de 1927, também a partir de Semmering, numa carta a Sándor Ferenczi. Assim, a referência à visita a Freud no postal de 1927 é histórica e clinicamente plausível.

Destinatário

Madame A. Hertzmann, Wildenstein (Haut-Rhin), Frankreich.

Selo

Áustria, Definitivos 1925/27 — Golden Eagle (Mi AT 460), emitido em 01.06.1925, válido até 31.12.1930.

Interesse histórico-postal

Testemunho simultâneo da promoção turística alpina Höhenkurort / Wintersportplatz) e da vida privada de Sigmund Freud, que utilizava Semmering como refúgio de verão e local onde continuava a acompanhar colegas e pacientes. A data de 1927 coincide também com a fase de preparação e publicação das suas obras tardias, sendo o postal um raro documento da sua sociabilidade alpina nesse período.



 


segunda-feira, 9 de fevereiro de 2026

ESPANHA – PERÍODO FRANQUISTA (CÁDIZ, 1943) - Certificado de Militância

 ESPANHA – PERÍODO FRANQUISTA (CÁDIZ, 1943) Certificado de Militância e Declaração Administrativa de Situação Política Selo Fiscal Documento validado com selo fiscal da emissão “Movimiento Nacional”, no valor de 6 pesetas, com a efígie de José Antonio Primo de Rivera. O valor elevado do selo reflete o custo administrativo associado à certificação política durante o período. Utilização e Enquadramento Biográfico Documento datilografado emitido pela Chefia Provincial de Cádiz para certificar a militância de Manuel Julia Suárez. Destaca‑se a data de adesão mencionada (6 de novembro de 1936), que o identifica como membro muito precoce, anterior ao Decreto de Unificação de 1937. Contexto Administrativo O texto inclui referência à “boa conduta” e à adesão reconhecida ao movimento político então vigente. Esta declaração funcionava como requisito administrativo para acesso ou manutenção de cargos públicos no período de reorganização estatal após a Guerra Civil. Elementos de Autenticidade  Assinaturas: Subscrição por Aquiles Pericchi Gallot (Secretário) e validação através de “Visto Bueno” por Julio Pérez, Chefe Provincial. Carimbos: Carimbo oficial da Chefia Provincial de Cádiz aplicado sobre o selo fiscal, confirmando a sua utilização e autenticidade documental. Papel timbrado: Impressão com o emblema oficial da organização no cabeçalho.  Significado Histórico Exemplo representativo dos procedimentos administrativos utilizados para certificar filiação política durante o regime, ilustrando a função dos selos fiscais na validação de documentos associados à identificação e enquadramento administrativo dos cidadãos.

Certificado de Militância e "Atestado de Sobrevivência" Política

 · Selo Fiscal: Emissão "Movimiento Nacional" de 6 Pesetas, com a efígie de José Antonio Primo de Rivera. O valor facial elevado (6 pesetas) reflete o custo burocrático significativo imposto pelo regime para a validação da cidadania política em 1943.

· Utilização e Raridade Biográfica: Documento dactilografado da Jefatura Provincial de Cádiz que certifica a militância de Manuel Julia Suarez. O dado de maior relevância histórica é a precocidade da adesão (6 de novembro de 1936), situando o indivíduo como um aderente de primeira hora na Guerra Civil, antes do Decreto de Unificação de 1937.

· Contexto de Depuração: O texto inclui a cláusula de "boa conduta e reconhecida adesão ao Glorioso Movimento Nacional", requisito mandatório para a reintegração ou acesso a funções públicas durante o processo de depuração administrativa do pós-guerra.

· Elementos de Autenticidade:

· Assinaturas: Aquiles Pericchi Gallot (Secretário) e o "Visto Bueno" (V.º B.º) de Julio Pérez, Chefe Provincial do Movimento.

· Marcofilia: Carimbo a óleo da Chefia Provincial de Cádis, inutilizando o selo fiscal e oficializando o documento.

· Significado Histórico: Peça exemplar da burocracia de controlo social, onde a filatelia fiscal servia como suporte para a classificação ideológica dos cidadãos no novo Estado franquista.

 


domingo, 8 de fevereiro de 2026

As Cartas contam a História na Primeira Pessoa A Filatelia e o Contexto Histórico (Alemanha 1943–1944)

 


As cartas apresentadas no documento constituem testemunhos diretos da vida quotidiana sob o Reich Alemão nos anos finais da Segunda Guerra Mundial. Cada peça postal combina três dimensões complementares:

1. O conteúdo humano das correspondências, marcado por separações familiares, preocupações diárias e rotinas num tempo de incerteza.

2. Elementos filatélicos característicos da Alemanha nazi, dominados pela iconografia de Hitler e pelo funcionamento rigoroso do sistema postal mesmo em plena guerra.

3. O contexto histórico profundo, num período de colapso progressivo do regime, intensificação dos combates e crescente impacto da guerra sobre civis e militares




segunda-feira, 2 de fevereiro de 2026

The Universe of Maximum Cards

The Universe of Maximum Cards website is a digital resource dedicated to Maximaphily, a branch of philately recognized by the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP). It provides a guide for collectors on understanding, creating, and studying Maximum Cards (MC), emphasizing the principle of maximum concordance which requires harmony between the card's image, stamp, and postmark. More information is available on The Universe of Maximum Cards website.



domingo, 1 de fevereiro de 2026

Miximumkarten Katholische Kathedrale in Freiburg im Breisgau

 

Yt:DE-FB 13

Edition Verlag Erwin Burda

Maximumkarten Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

 

Yt:DE-BE 92

Edition Echte Fotografie

MaximumKarte Worms am Rhein, Dom

 

Yt:DE-FRP 8

Edition Trinks & Co.

Maximum Card Worms Cathedral

 

Yt:DE-FRP 8

Edition Gebr. Metz, Kunstanstalt, Tübingen

Maxicard Campaign Against Leprosy - Padre Bento

 

Yt:BR 669

Edition unknown

Postal Máximo Padre Manuel da Nobrega

 

Yt:BR 477

Edition unknown

Postal máximo Jubileu Sacre Coeur Brasil

 

Yt:BR 701

Edition unknown

Postal Máximo Cristo Rei

 
Yt:BR 686

Edition Foto Postal Colombo

quarta-feira, 28 de janeiro de 2026

Carte Maximum Juan Ruiz de Alarcón y Mendoza

 
Yt:ES 801

Edition Les Maximaphiles Français

Maxicard Santo Cristo LePanto

 


Stamp: Spain – Correios – Commemorative stamp for the "1st International Philately Congress (CIF-60)" in Barcelona, depicting the "Santo Cristo de Lepanto." The design features the image of the crucified Christ in red/pink tones against a greenish background. Issued in March 3, 1960, this stamp is part of a series celebrating the philatelic congress and highlighting Barcelona's religious and historical heritage.

Postmark: Barcelona – 1er Congreso Internacional de Filatelia – Circular cancellation dated March 3, 1960 (-3 MAR 60), featuring the "CIF" logo and stylized olive branches. The marking is specific to the event held in the Catalan capital, confirming its postal use during the congress period.

Postcard: Sepia-toned postcard reproducing the "Historic and Miraculous Image of the Santo Cristo de Lepanto," venerated in the Cathedral Basilica of Barcelona. The central composition focuses on the Gothic sculpture of the crucified Christ, accompanied on the side by an illustration of the galley "La Real" of John of Austria, linking the image to the historic Battle of Lepanto. 

Concordance

Thematic: There is perfect thematic harmony between the stamp and the postcard, as both depict the same iconic figure: the Santo Cristo de Lepanto venerated in Barcelona. The inclusion of the galley on the postcard reinforces the historical context that gives the image its name, while the stamp uses it as a symbol for the local philatelic congress.

Geographic: The spatial coherence is absolute, uniting the origin of the image (Barcelona Cathedral), the location of the congress (Barcelona), and the origin of the cancellation postmark, all situated within the same Spanish city.

Temporal: The cancellation dated March 3, 1960, is fully compatible with the stamp's issue date (March 1960) and the period of postal validity for this specific event, establishing an exact chronological relationship between all elements.


domingo, 25 de janeiro de 2026

Portugal 2023 Marcador Livro Macaco Versus Coelho marque-pages Bookmark Porto Editora Editora (Jamie Smart)

 


Portugal 2007 Marcador Livro O Beijo Carmesim marque-pages Bookmark Editora Quinta Essência (Lara Adrian)

 


Emissão filatélica Arquitetura Religiosa

 Noticiário Filatélico n.º 56/2025

Despacho nº 00282025CE - Lançamento da emissão Arquitetura Religiosa em Portugal



37.º Aniversário da Casa do Benfica - 3.º aniversário da secção de filatelia

 


Arte Deco

 


Carlos Paredes 1925 / 2025

 


sábado, 24 de janeiro de 2026

Carte postale maximum Monseigneur Affre

 

Yt:FR 802

Edition Hébé

Maxicard Father Rafael Almanza

 

Yt:CO 555
Edition unknown

Stamp: Colombia – Airmail commemorative issue “1840 – Homenaje 1927 al Precursor Rafael Almanza”, 10 centavos, green‑black and olive, depicting Rafael Almansa Riaño in clerical attire with the church of Pineda in the background. Issued in 23.10.1958

Postmark: Bogotá – circular postmark “ADMÓN PPAL. CORREOS / BOGOTÁ – DESPACHO EXTERIOR”, dated 15.7.59, corresponding to the Colombian airmail service of the period and fully consistent with the year of issue of the commemorative stamp.

Postcard: Monochrome printed postcard showing a full‑length depiction Rafael Almanza Riaño in clerical attire with the church of Pineda in the background. Edition unknown.

Concordance:

Thematic: The stamp depicts Rafael Almanza Riaño alongside the church of Pineda, and the postcard likewise presents the same religious figure with the same ecclesiastical setting. This produces perfect thematic alignment, with a complete correspondence of subject, identity, and visual context.
Geographic: The cancellation originates from Bogotá, the city where Rafael Almanza Riaño lived, exercised his ministry, and became widely venerated. Although the church of Pineda shown on both stamp and postcard is not located in Bogotá, all three components - stamp, postmark, and illustration—are tied to the Colombian national religious landscape and to Almanza’s cultural sphere. Geographic concordance is therefore strong, though not site‑specific.
Temporal: The postmark date 15 July 1959 is fully consistent with the postal validity of the commemorative airmail stamp issued on 23 October 1958. While not a first‑day cancellation, it represents correct contemporary usage, fulfilling maximaphilic temporal requirements.

Maximum Card La Rábida - Huelva

 

Edifil ES-HUL 30

Stamp: Spain – Charity stamp “Para las Cocinas Económicas de Huelva – La Rábida”, 5 céntimos, perforation 10¾, issued in 1937 by the Junta de Auxilios Alimenticios. The stamp depicts the Monasterio de La Rábida, a historic site closely linked to the province of Huelva.

Postmark: Huelva – circular postmark dated October 1937, corresponding to the period immediately following the official introduction of the charity stamp for postal use, as authorized by the municipal agreement of 10 September 1937 and announced publicly on 16 September.

Postcard: Monochrome sepia‑toned postcard showing a panoramic view of the Monasterio de La Rábida, surrounded by vegetation and overlooking the nearby water landscape. The printed caption at the lower margin reads: “4. HUELVA. – Rábida, Monasterio.” (Edition unknown).

Concordance:

– Thematic: The stamp depicts the Monasterio de La Rábida, and the postcard portrays exactly the same historical monument from a compatible visual and cultural perspective. This creates perfect thematic alignment through the exact correspondence of subject and setting.

– Geographic: The postmark originates from Huelva, the same locality where the monastery is located and the same administrative territory responsible for creating and authorizing the charity stamp for postal use. Thus, stamp, postcard, and cancellation share complete geographic coherence.

– Temporal: The 1937 cancellation coincides with the officially authorized period of postal use of the charity stamp, introduced after the municipal agreement of 10 September 1937 and publicly announced on 16 September. The October 1937 postmark therefore provides correct temporal correspondence within maximaphilic standards.



sexta-feira, 23 de janeiro de 2026

Maximum card Mariazell (Styria)

Stamp: Austria – Definitive issue “Landscape Views” – 40 Groschen, carmine-red, depicting the railway viaduct at Krauss–Viadukt on the Semmeringbahn, one of the most emblematic Alpine railway structures (Issue: 10/12/1947). Postmark: Mariazell (Styria) – Circular cancellation “MARIAZELL / Steiermark – 13.7.48–14”, applied in the post‑war period, bearing in its lower inscription the designation “Steiermark – Wintersportplatz”, referring to the region’s status as an Alpine winter sports centre. Postcard: Monochrome photographic postcard depicting a panoramic winter view of Mariazell,

Yt:AT 703

Stamp: Austria – Definitive issue “Landscape Views” – 40 Groschen, carmine-red, depicting the railway viaduct at Krauss–Viadukt on the Semmeringbahn, one of the most emblematic Alpine railway structures (Issue: 10/12/1947).
Postmark: Mariazell (Styria) – Circular cancellation “MARIAZELL / Steiermark – 13.7.48–14”, applied in the post‑war period, bearing in its lower inscription the designation “Steiermark – Wintersportplatz”, referring to the region’s status as an Alpine winter sports centre.
Postcard: Monochrome photographic postcard depicting a panoramic winter view of Mariazell, showing the town nestled in a snow‑covered Alpine valley. The composition centres on the basilica complex, surrounded by clustered traditional buildings, with the backdrop dominated by the imposing Hochschwab massif and its snow‑mantled slopes. The photograph shows high contrast typical of Alpine winter imagery and includes the printed caption “MARIAZELL” in the upper left corner.

Concordance:
Thematic: The stamp illustrates Alpine railway engineering at the Semmering region, while the postcard portrays the Alpine town of Mariazell, both belonging to the broader thematic universe of Austria’s mountainous landscape and Alpine identity. Although not the same location, both elements harmonize around the visual and cultural characterization of the Austrian Alps. Thematic concordance is therefore related but not direct.
Geographic: The postmark originates from Mariazell, matching precisely the locality represented in the postcard’s photographic view. The stamp, however, depicts a location in the Semmering area, several tens of kilometres away. Geographic concordance is thus partial: strong alignment between postcard and cancellation, but not between stamp and image.
Temporal: The cancellation date 13.7.1948 falls fully within the valid postal period of the 1948 Austrian definitive issue. Although not a first‑day usage, it constitutes correct temporal concordance with no inconsistencies.

Maximum Card Leipzig spring fair 1940 - Great technical and construction trade fair

Yt:DR 666


Stamp: Germany – Commemorative issue “Leipzig spring fair 1940. Views of Leipzig” – 12 Pfennig, blue, featuring the Leipzig trade‑fair emblem and a view of the Messegelände (Issue: 03.03.1940)

Postmark: Leipzig – Circular cancellation “LEIPZIG / Reichsmessestadt – 02.3.41–12” used during the Leipzig Spring Fair

Postcard: Monochrome photographic postcard depicting an aerial panoramic view of the Reichsmessestadt Leipzig, showing the complete fairground complex with its main exhibition halls, circular plazas, rail connections, and the characteristic domed pavilion. The lower margin includes the printed caption “Reichsmessestadt Leipzig – Gesamtansicht.” The photograph presents high contrast and detailed architectural definition consistent with contemporary promotional imagery of the Leipzig fair district. (Edition Phonopostkarte Alte Wege, Leipzig)


Concordance:

Thematic: The stamp was issued for the Leipzig Spring Fair of 1940, and the postcard depicts the Reichsmessestadt Leipzig fairgrounds — the very center of the city’s international trade‑fair identity. Both elements refer directly to Leipzig’s long‑standing tradition as a commercial exhibition hub, forming a coherent thematic alignment focused on the city’s role as a major European fair center.
Geographic: Both the stamp and the cancellation originate from Leipzig, and the postcard also illustrates a Leipzig landmark — the fair complex itself. This establishes complete geographic concordance between the philatelic element, the postmark, and the illustrated card.
Temporal: The postmark date (02.03.1941) falls within the valid postal period of the 1940 issue, though it does not coincide with its issue date (03.03.1940). Temporal concordance is therefore correct in terms of postal validity, though it does not constitute a first‑day alignment.

Maxicard Breslau Rathaus (Town Hall)

 

monochrome photographic postcard depicting the Gothic-Renaissance façade of the Breslau Town Hall (Rathaus). It is franked with a 12 Pfennig carmine commemorative stamp issued on January 1, 1938, featuring a stylized engraving of the same building. A circular postmark dated July 23, 1938, referencing the Deutsches Turn- und Sportfest held in Breslau
Yt:DR 610

Stamp: Germany – Commemorative issue “Breslau – Deutsches Turn‑ und Sportfest 1938” – 12 Pfennig, carmine‑red, featuring a stylized architectural composition of the Breslau Rathaus (Town Hall), rendered in linear engraving.
(Issue: 01.01.1938) [touchstamps.com]
Postmark: Breslau – Circular cancellation “BRESLAU * 1 / Deutsches Turn‑ u. Sportfest 1938 – 23.7.38–12”, applied during the national sports festival hosted in the city that year.
Postcard: Monochrome photographic postcard depicting the Rathaus von Breslau (Town Hall of Breslau), presented in a wide architectural composition capturing the full Gothic‑Renaissance façade, adjacent tower, and surrounding urban activity. The lower margin bears the printed caption “BRESLAU. Rathaus.” The card displays strong contrast and sharp detail typical of high‑quality architectural photography from the period.

Concordance
Thematic: The stamp commemorates the 1938 Deutsches Turn‑ und Sportfest, held in Breslau, while the postcard depicts the Rathaus, one of the city’s most iconic civic landmarks. Both elements refer directly to Breslau’s urban identity and its role as host of the national sports festival, creating a strong thematic alignment.
Geographic: Both the stamp and the postmark originate from Breslau, and the postcard equally presents a prominent architectural landmark of the same city. There is therefore complete geographic concordance between all three components: stamp, cancellation, and postcard image.
Temporal: The postmark date (23.07.1938) falls within the valid postal period of the issue (placed in circulation on 01.01.1938) and coincides with the opening day of the Deutsches Turn‑ und Sportfest 1938. This establishes full temporal concordance, with the postal use occurring during the commemorated event — a condition highly valued in maximaphily.

Leipzig spring fair 1941 - Market square and old City Hall

 

Yt:DR 665


Stamp: Germany – Commemorative issue “Leipzig spring fair 1940. Views of Leipzig” – 12 Pfennig, carmine‑red, featuring the trade‑fair emblem and a view of the Messehaus (Issue: 03.03.1940)

Postmark: Leipzig – Circular cancellation “LEIPZIG * C / REICHSMESSESTADT – HANDELSHOF – 2.3.41–12” used during the Leipzig Spring Fair

Postcard: Monochrome photographic postcard depicting the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), Leipzig, presented in a wide architectural composition with foreground statuary. The lower margin includes the printed caption “Leipzig – Altes Rathaus.” Photographed by Paul Wolff. (edition Kupfertiefdruck)

Concordance:

Thematic: The stamp was issued for the Leipzig Spring Fair of 1941, and the postcard’s subject matter depicts a prominent architectural landmark of Leipzig — the Old Town Hall, located within the historical urban center directly associated with the city’s fair activities. Both elements refer to Leipzig in the context of its civic identity and trade‑fair tradition, forming a coherent thematic alignment.

Geographic: Both the stamp and the cancellation originate from Leipzig, and the postcard also represents a Leipzig landmark. This establishes complete geographic concordance between the philatelic element, the postmark, and the illustrated card.

Temporal: The postmark date (02.03.1941) falls within the valid postal period of the 1941 issue but does not coincide with its issue date (03.03.1940). Temporal concordance is therefore correct in terms of postal validity, though it does not constitute a first‑day alignment.

Adolf Hitler - 10th anniversary of the National Socialist seizure of power

 Delcampe fixed price: €35–45 Specialized dealer or thematic collector: €40–50 possible
Yt:DE-GO 88
Edition Echte fotografie

Stamp: Generalgouvernement (German‑administered territory in occupied Poland) – Definitive issue featuring the official profile portrait of Adolf Hitler, 20 Groschen, inscribed “DEUTSCHES REICH – GENERALGOUVERNEMENT”. (Issue: 1941)

Postmark: Generalgouvernement – Commemorative special cancellation 10th anniversary of the National Socialist seizure of power in 1933 - KRAKAU - 30/01/1943 .

Postcard: Monochrome real‑photo postcard presenting a formal profile portrait of Adolf Hitler era, printed in sepia tones with scalloped margins typical of early‑1940s German photographic postcard production. The portrait follows the official representational style commonly used in state‑issued photographic cards of the period. (Edition: Echte Fotografie)


Concordance

Thematic: The thematic concordance remains strong. Both the stamp and the postcard present the same official profile portrait used in the 20‑Groschen definitive issue of the Generalgouvernement, ensuring direct subject correspondence between stamp and postcard — a key maximaphilic requirement.

The postmark, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the National Socialist seizure of power (30 January 1933), includes the swastika, a historical emblem of the Nazi regime. While the postmark does not reproduce the same portrait as the stamp and postcard, it remains an official state cancellation from the same political and administrative context, reinforcing the documentary unity of the piece.

Thus, even though the postmark is symbolically different, it is thematically compatible within the framework of official postal imagery of the period.


Geographic: Geographic concordance is excellent. The stamp was issued for use in the Generalgouvernement, the postcard originates from the same administrative environment, and the commemorative cancellation was applied in Krakau (Cracow), the capital of the territory at that time.

All components are therefore grounded in the same geographic space, conforming fully to FIP guidelines for location coherence.


Temporal: Temporal concordance is fully respected. The special cancellation dated 30 January 1943 falls squarely within the normal postal validity period of the 1941 definitive issue. The postcard is likewise contemporaneous, belonging to the same early‑1940s photographic production period.

Together, these elements form a properly synchronized maximum card, combining stamp, postmark, and postcard all within the legitimate circulation window of the issue.

Adolf Hitler - Krakau – Mozart Tage – 1941

 

Estimated Market Value: €20–35
Yt:DE-GO 84 MiNr. 73

Stamp: Generalgouvernement (German‑administered territory in occupied Poland) – Definitive issue featuring the official profile portrait of Adolf Hitler, 8 Groschen, deep blue, inscribed “DEUTSCHES REICH – GENERALGOUVERNEMENT”. (Issue: 1941)

Postmark: Generalgouvernement – Commemorative special cancellation “KRAKAU – MOZART‑TAGE – 8.–14. DEZ. 1941”.

This Sonderstempel was created for the Mozart Days held in Kraków from 8 to 14 December 1941, marking the 150th anniversary of the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1791–1941). The design includes the image of a grand piano, clearly distinguishing it from a standard circular date stamp and underlining its purely cultural commemorative purpose.

Postcard: Monochrome real‑photo postcard presenting a formal profile portrait of Adolf Hitler era, printed in sepia tones with scalloped margins typical of early‑1940s German photographic postcard production. The portrait follows the official representational style commonly used in state‑issued photographic cards of the period. (Edition: Echte Fotografie)


Concordance

Thematic: The thematic concordance is strong. Both the stamp and the postcard display Adolf Hitler in an identical official pose, fulfilling the essential maximaphilic requirement of direct subject correspondence between card and stamp.

The commemorative postmark, while not depicting the same subject, is an official cultural cancellation used within the same administrative framework and time period, providing valid historical contextualisation. Although not thematically identical, it remains compatible with the broader documentary environment of the issue.

Geographic: The geographic concordance is excellent. The stamp was issued for use in the Generalgouvernement, the postcard originates from the same political‑administrative environment, and the special cancellation was applied in Krakau (Cracow), the capital of that territory at the time. All components are thus firmly anchored in the same geographic area, meeting FIP principles for location consistency.

Temporal: Temporal concordance is fully respected. The special cancellation dates from the Mozart Days of 8–14 December 1941, well within the normal period of postal validity of the 1941 definitive issue. The postcard is likewise contemporary to the period represented.

Together, these elements form a correctly synchronized maximum card created during the legitimate circulation window of the stamp.