Maximum card Yogulasvia - Dositej Obradović

 Dositej Obradović, a pioneer of Serbian literature and enlightenment ideals, inspired cultural unity that later influenced Yugoslavia’s vision of education and national identity.

 

Stamp: Yugoslavia, 100th Anniversary of Serbian Spelling Reform , orange red, face value 2.50 din. (Issue: 27.09.1947)
Postmark: Belgrade, Circular datestamp CDS – 13.X.47
Postcard: Monochrome reproduction of a portrait titled “Dositej Obradović”, showing the Serbian writer and philosopher in traditional attire (edition unknown).

Concordance:

- Thematic: Both stamp and postcard depict Dositej Obradović, a key figure in Serbian literature and enlightenment, ensuring strong thematic concordance.

- Geographic: The postmark from Belgrade, the capital of Yugoslavia, is historically linked to Obradović, reinforcing geographic concordance.

- Temporal: The postmark date (13 October 1947) falls within the valid postal period of the stamp (issued 1947), ensuring temporal concordance.

Tag Der Briefmarke

 Germany’s 1942 Stamp Day celebrated philately amid wartime, promoting stamp collecting as cultural heritage and national pride.

Stamp: Deutsches Reich, Tag der Briefmarke (Stamp Day),
black red violet , face value 6 Pf. (Issue: 11.01.1942)
Postmark: Berlin, First Day Cancelation – 11.01.1942.

Postcard: Monochrome illustration showing a philatelist examining stamps. (edition Photo-Funchs).

Concordance:

- Thematic: Excellent thematic concordance. The stamp celebrates Stamp Day, and the postcard depicts a philatelist actively studying stamps, directly matching the theme of philately.

- Geographic: The postmark from Berlin aligns with the origin of the stamp and the subject matter, reinforcing geographic concordance.

- Temporal: The postmark date (11 January 1942) is the first day of issue for the stamp, ensuring perfect temporal concordance.

 

Maximum card Deviltabel near Kaltenbach Rheinland-Pfalz

After WWII, Rhineland-Pfalz was part of the French occupation zone, fostering reconstruction and regional identity while symbolizing postwar control and European realignment.

 

Stamp: Rheinland-Pfalz, definitive issue, dark greenish olive , face value 16 Pf. (Issue: […].10.1947)
Postmark: Hinterweidenthal / Pfalz, Circular datestamp CDS – 03.11.1947
Postcard: Monochrome photographic view titled “Teufelstisch – Hinterweidenthal, Pfalz”, showing the famous sandstone rock formation with a tree growing on top (edition unknown)

Concordance:

- Thematic: Excellent thematic concordance. The stamp depicts the Teufelstisch rock formation, and the postcard shows the same landmark in Hinterweidenthal, Pfalz.

- Geographic: The postmark from Hinterweidenthal perfectly matches the subject of the postcard and the origin of the stamp, reinforcing geographic concordance.

- Temporal: The postmark date (3 Nov 1947) falls within the valid postal period of the stamp (issued October 1947), ensuring temporal concordance.

 

Maximum card Statue of Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom and war

French West Africa - 1947 (FR-WA)

It was a federation of colonies from 1895 to 1958, included Senegal, Mali, and others. It was a hub of trade and culture under French rule, shaping modern West African history.

Stamp: French West Africa Red Cross Centenary, Lilac, face value 5f + 20f, depicting Marianne and the Cross of Lorraine. Issued in 1944 to commemorate 100 years of the Red Cross and support humanitarian efforts.

Postmark: Saint-Louis - Senegal, Circular Date Stamp - 16.12.1947
Postcard: Monochrome photo showing the ancient statue of Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom and war (edition unknown)

Concordance:

Thematic: Partial thematic concordance. The stamp honors humanitarian aid and resilience (Red Cross and Marianne), while the postcard depicts Minerva, symbol of wisdom and strategy. Both evoke ideals of protection and strength, but the connection is conceptual rather than direct.

- Geographic: Stamp and postmark originate from French West Africa (Senegal), while the postcard subject is from France (Poitiers). Geographic concordance is weak but remains within the broader French cultural sphere.

-Temporal: The postmark date (1947) falls within the valid postal period of the 1944 issue, ensuring full temporal concordance.

 

Maximum card La France D'Outre-Mer

 In 1945, France emerged from WWII, rebuilding its unity and honoring overseas territories that supported liberation. The stamp symbolizes resilience and global French presence.

Stamp: France, “La France d’Outre-Mer”, blue, face value 2 F (Issue 17.09.1945)

Postmark: Paris, Commemorative circular cancellation, black, dated 14 OCT 1945.

Postcard: Monochrome engraving titled “Planisphère”, by A. Poissonnier, depicting a stylized world map (Editions Gustave Chariol)

Concordance:

- Thematic: Strong thematic link. The stamp celebrates France’s overseas territories, while the postcard shows a world map.- Geographic: Postmark from Paris, the administrative and cultural center of France, consistent with the stamp’s origin.

- Temporal: Postmark date (14.10. 1945) falls within the stamp’s postal validity period (issued September 1945), ensuring temporal concordance.

 

Pectoral of the Udjat Eye, found in Tutankhamun’s tomb - TUT ANKH AMEN'S (1937)

 

Stamp: Egypt – Commemorative issue “XV Concilium Ophthalmological” 5 milliemes, brown (Issue: 08.12.1937)
Postmark: Cairo – First Day Cancellation with congress inscription – 08.12.37
Postcard: Monochrome illustration of Tutankhamun’s treasures, featuring the pectoral of the Udjat Eye with detailed depiction of the necklace and symbolic motifs, rendered in an artistic archaeological style. (edition unknown)

Concordance:

- Thematic: The stamp commemorates the International Ophthalmological Congress, while the postcard illustrates the Udjat Eye from Tutankhamun’s treasure—a strong thematic link through the eye symbol and Egyptian heritage.

- Geographic: Both elements are tied to Egypt, with the cancellation from Cairo reinforcing the cultural and geographic authenticity.

- Temporal: The postmark date (08.12.1937) matches the official issue date of the stamp, ensuring perfect temporal concordance.

 

Maximu card Cathedral of Mainz Rheinland-Pfalz (Allied Occupation)

 

Stamp: Rheinland-Pfalz (Allied Occupation), “Mainz – Dom”, carmine red, face value 45 Pfennig (Issue: 1947 – Buildings and Monuments of Rhineland‑Palatinate series).

The stamp shows a stylized illustration of the Romanesque Cathedral of Mainz (Mainzer Dom / St. Martin’s Cathedral), featuring its characteristic massing and robust towers.

Postmark: MAINZ – circular datestamp (CDS), partly legible, dated 22/02/1949.

Postcard: Monochrome photographic postcard titled “Mainz. Dom vom Leichhof”, depicting the architectural ensemble of the Mainz Cathedral as seen from Leichhof Square. The image highlights the Romanesque towers from different construction phases, the massive central body, and the surrounding historic buildings, including arcades and civic structures (publisher unknown).

Concordance

– Thematic: The theme of the stamp—the Cathedral of Mainz —matches exactly the subject of the postcard, which presents the same building from a photographic perspective. This ensures full thematic concordance between philatelic and pictorial elements.

– Geographic: The circular postmark from Mainz corresponds directly to the location depicted on both the stamp and the postcard, providing perfect geographic concordance and fully meeting maximaphily criteria.

– Temporal: The cancellation date (22/2/1949) falls within the postal validity period of the 1947 issue of the Rhineland‑Palatinate postal administration. The use of the stamp is therefore chronologically appropriate, ensuring temporal compliance.

YT: DE-FRP 10

Maximum card Waldsee, Rathaus - Wurttemberg

 

Stamp: Württemberg, “Rathaus Bad Waldsee”, green, face value 8 Pfennig (Issue: 1948 - Series Personalities and views from Württemberg-Hohenzollern (II).

Postmark: Waldsee, circular datestamp (CDS) – 11.08.48

Postcard: Monochrome photographic postcard titled “Waldsee. Rathaus”, showing the historic stepped‑gable town hall (Rathaus) of Bad Waldsee, with its distinctive façade and clock tower, along with adjacent traditional timber‑framed buildings (edition unknown).

Concordance

– Thematic: The stamp depicts the Rathaus of Bad Waldsee, and the postcard presents the same building from a photographic perspective, producing a perfect match between the philatelic and pictorial subjects.

– Geographic: The postmark from Waldsee corresponds exactly to the location of both the Rathaus illustrated on the stamp and the building shown on the postcard, ensuring complete geographic alignment.

– Temporal: The cancellation date 11 August 1948 fits within the valid postal period of the 1948 definitive issue, guaranteeing appropriate chronological use of the stamp.

Maximum card Luftschutz

 

Stamp: Germany, Deutsches Reich, Air-raid protection, Black ochre brown , face value 3 German reichspfennig (Issue: 03.03.1937).

Postmark: Straubing, circular datestamp (CDS) – 09.06.1940

Postcard: Propaganda postcard with the caption “Luftschutz!” (“Air Protection!”), showing a stylized figure holding a spear and a shield decorated with a radiating emblem and runic‑style lettering, rendered in a graphic design typical of German propaganda of the period (edition unknown).

Concordance

– Thematic: The 3‑Pf Air‑raid protection stamp belongs to a series highlighting civil defence and national preparedness. The postcard, with its bold “Luftschutz!” message and imagery of a defensive figure equipped with shield and spear, visually reinforces the same theme of protective mobilisation. Although the designs differ in representation (allegorical vs. emblematic), both elements promote air‑raid awareness and civil protection.

– Geographic: The postmark from Straubing, located in Bavaria, aligns with the German origin of both the stamp and the propaganda postcard, ensuring coherent national context within the Deutsches Reich during this period.

– Temporal: The postmark date 9 June 1940 occurs after the stamp’s issue date of 3 March 1937, well within its official period of postal validity. This ensures correct chronological compatibility between stamp and postal use.

Maximum Card Pour Sauver la Race

 

Stamp: France, “Pour sauver la race”, semi‑postal issue, blue‑green, face value 90c + 30c surtax (Issue: 20/01/1939).

Postmark: La Capelle / Aisne, circular datestamp (CDS) – 11.11.1939

Postcard: Monochrome illustrated postcard titled “LA FRANCE MATERNELLE”, depicting an artistic composition of a maternal figure holding and protecting a child in her arms, executed in a graphic style typical of the period (publisher unknown). The initials “RR” appear in the lower right corner of the illustration.

 

Concordance: 

- Thematic: The image on the postcard and the design of the semi‑postal stamp share the same central theme: motherhood as a symbol of national continuity and protection. The pairing achieves full thematic alignment, with both elements expressing identical symbolic content—maternal devotion, nurturing, and safeguarding of children.

- Geographic:  The postmark originates from La Capelle, in the French department of Aisne, ensuring that the usage is firmly rooted in the national context of the stamp. Although the postcard represents an allegorical rather than a place‑based subject, the geographic coherence remains acceptable within FIP standards, as both stamp and postmark are of French origin and contemporaneous.

- Temporal: The cancellation date, 11 November 1939, falls well within the legitimate period of circulation of the 20 January 1939 issue. This ensures full compliance with FIP’s temporal criteria for maximum cards.

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