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)

 

Yvert et Tellier: US 332A

Maximum Postcard Wisconsin (2002)

 

Yvert et Tellier: US 3308

Maxicard West Virginia (2002)

 

Yvert et Tellier: US 3307

Maxicard Mont Rainier (2002)

 

Yvert et Tellier: US 3306

Maximum Postcard Supreme Court Building - Washington (1951)

 Yvert et Tellier: US 543

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

 

Yvert et Tellier: US 3016

MaxiCard The Capitol, Washington, DC.

 

Maximum Card The Capitol, Washington, DC.

 

Yvert et Tellier: US 544

Maxi card White House (1991)

 

Yvert et Tellier: US 1362

Maximum card White House (2000)

 

Yvert et Tellier: US 3139

Maxicard Lee University Lexington, Virgínia (1954)

 

Yvert et Tellier US 533

Maxicard Ice Skating Vermont (2003)

 

Yvert et Tellier US 3304

Maximum Postcard Bryce Canyon National Park (2006)

 

Yvert et Tellier US PA132

Maxicard Ice Skating (1985)

 Yvert et Tellier: US 1571

Maximum Card The Alamo San Antonio (1938)

 

Yvert et Tellier: US 342

Maxicard Nashville Tennessee (2002)

 

Yvert et Tellier: US 3301

Maximum Card Arecibo Observatory (2002)

 

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)

 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.

Maximum Card New York - Downtown Manhattan Skyline (1956)

Country: USA

Issue: Air Mail – Statue of Liberty and New York Skyline – 15¢
Date of Issue: Aug 20, 1947

Postmark: Duplex Cancel (with Shoe-Print Killer) – NEW YORK, N.Y. – G.P.O. (General Post Office) – MAY 17, 1956 – 8 PM

Postcard: Color illustration of the downtown Manhattan skyline as seen from Staten Island Ferry, featuring prominent skyscrapers and waterfront structures. In the foreground, a ferry boat navigates near the piers, while the background showcases iconic Art Deco towers and office buildings, emphasizing New York City’s architectural grandeur of the mid-20th century. Caption at the top reads: “DOWNTOWN SKYLINE FROM STATEN ISLAND FERRY – NEW YORK CITY.” (Edition Colourpicture)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Excellent thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp depicts the Statue of Liberty and the New York skyline, symbolizing the city’s role as a gateway to America, while the postcard illustrates the same urban theme with a detailed view of Manhattan’s skyline from the harbor. The cancellation from New York City’s General Post Office nine years after the issue — it remains within the valid postal period for the stamp, ensuring acceptable temporal concordance for a historical maximum card.

Yvert & Tellier: US PA37

Maximum postcard New York World’s Fair – Trylon and Perisphere (1943)

Country: USA
Issue: New York World’s Fair – Trylon and Perisphere – 3¢
Date of Issue: Apr 1, 1939

Postmark: New York, N.Y. – 1943 – “REGY. DIV.”

Postcard: Color illustration of the Trylon and Perisphere, the iconic architectural symbols of the 1939 New York World’s Fair. The scene shows the towering triangular Trylon and the spherical Perisphere set against a clear blue sky, with landscaped grounds and reflecting pool in the foreground. (Edition C.T. Art-Colortone)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
This maximum card demonstrates strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp commemorates the 1939 New York World’s Fair and depicts the Trylon and Perisphere, which are also the central subjects of the postcard illustration. The cancellation from New York reinforces geographic alignment, and although dated 1943 — four years after the issue — it remains within the valid postal period for the stamp, ensuring acceptable temporal concordance for a historical maximum card.

 

Maxicard Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope installation in New Mexico (2001)

Country: USA

Issue: Astronomy – Radio Telescope – 60¢ (American Science Series)
Date of Issue: Aug 16, 2001

Postmark: Datil, New Mexico – AUG 16, 2001

Postcard: Color photograph of the Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope installation in New Mexico, showing a series of massive white parabolic antennas aligned across a desert plain under a clear blue sky. The caption at the top reads “NEW MEXICO,” with a decorative geometric border evoking Southwestern design motifs.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
This maximum card demonstrates strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp features a radio telescope, and the postcard depicts the VLA, one of the most significant radio astronomy facilities in the world, located in New Mexico. The cancellation from Capulin, NM, on the official issue date ensures perfect temporal and geographic alignment, making this an exemplary maximum card.

Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (2002)

 

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

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) - Taos, New Mexico – MAY 2, 2002

Postcard: Color photograph of Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showing traditional multi-storied adobe structures with wooden ladders and vigas (roof beams) in the foreground, under a clear blue sky. The caption reads “TAOS PUEBLO,” emphasizing the cultural and historical significance of this Native American settlement.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
This maximum card demonstrates strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp represents New Mexico in the Greetings from America series, and the postcard depicts Taos Pueblo, one of the most iconic landmarks of the state.The postmark is a CDS from Taos ensures complete geographic and temporal alignment.

Navajo cultural heritage and Southwestern landscape (2000)

Country: USA

Issue: Navajo Art – 22¢ (American Folk Art Series)
Date of Issue: Jan 20, 2000

Postmark: Thoreau, New Mexico – “The Gathering Place” – JAN 20, 2000

Postcard: Color photograph of Monument Valley featuring a traditional Navajo weaving scene outdoors: a loom with an intricate geometric rug in progress, a person seated weaving, and another person on horseback nearby. In the background, iconic sandstone buttes and a traditional hogan structure are visible, emphasizing Navajo cultural heritage and Southwestern landscape.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
This maximum card exhibits strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp celebrates Navajo textile art, and the postcard depicts an authentic Navajo weaving activity in Monument Valley, a region central to Navajo culture. The cancellation from Thoreau, NM—within Navajo Nation territory—reinforces geographic alignment. Temporal concordance is perfect as the postmark coincides with the official issue date of the stamp.

Yvert et Tellier US 1675

Phillips Exeter Academy Library - New Hampshire (2005)

Country: USA

Issue: Phillips Exeter Academy Library – 37¢ (American Architecture Series)
Date of Issue: May 20, 2005

Postmark: Special Cancelation Phillips Exeter Academy Second Day Issue Comemoration -Exeter, New Hampshire –  – MAY 20, 2005

Postcard: Color photograph of the interior of the Phillips Exeter Academy Library, designed by Louis I. Kahn. The image highlights the striking modernist architecture with exposed concrete, geometric forms, and wooden paneling. The central atrium features dramatic circular cutouts and layered balconies, emphasizing the architectural harmony of light and space.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
This maximum card demonstrates strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp commemorates the Phillips Exeter Academy Library, and the postcard depicts its interior, showcasing the same architectural subject. The cancellation from Exeter, NH, directly relates to the location of the library, ensuring geographic alignment. Temporal concordance is acceptable as the postmark corresponds to the official issue period, making this a historically valid maximum card.

Maximum Card Welcome Nebraska Lincoln (2002)

 

Country: USA

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

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) - Lincoln, Nebraska – APR 4, 2002

Postcard: Color illustration in the silhouette/map outline of Nebraska showing a covered wagon pulled by oxen crossing the prairie; caption reads “WELCOME TO NEBRASKAland… WHERE THE WEST BEGINS,” evoking pioneer overland migration imagery.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp is the Nebraska design from the 2002 Greetings from America state series, and the postcard’s artwork explicitly promotes Nebraska with pioneer/Old West motifs that mirror the stamp’s touristic theme. The cancellation from Lincoln, NE (the state capital) on the day of issue secures full geographic and temporal concordance for a maximum card.

Maxicard Nebraska Fort Kearny – Guardian of the Pioneer - Miden (1948)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Fort Kearny – Guardian of the Pioneer

Date of Issue: Sep 22, 1948

Postmark: First Day of Issue – Minden, Nebraska – SEP 22, 9:00 AM, 1948

Postcard: Sepia-toned illustration of Fort Kearny, showing a wooden stockade with blockhouses at the corners, a central flagpole, and a row of Native American tipis outside the fort. The design emphasizes the historical frontier setting and pioneer defense structures.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
This maximum card demonstrates strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp commemorates Fort Kearny as a “Guardian of the Pioneer,” and the postcard illustration depicts the fort itself, reinforcing the historical theme. The first-day postmark from Minden, Nebraska, is geographically relevant since Fort Kearny was located in Nebraska, ensuring full alignment of subject matter. Temporal concordance is perfect because the postmark coincides with the official issue date of the stamp.

Maximum General José E. Díaz (1937)

Country: Paraguay

Issue: General José E. Díaz – 1 Peso (Part of the 1925 definitive/commemorative series honoring the national military hero of the War of the Triple Alliance)

Date of Issue: 1925

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – POSTE RESTANTE – ASUNCIÓN – 29 JUL 37 – h 8

Postcard: Monochrome photographic portrait of General José Eduvigis Díaz, depicted in full military uniform, with printed identification below the image. (Edition unknown)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

This maximum card achieves full thematic concordance.

The 1‑peso stamp issued in 1925 depicts General José E. Díaz, one of Paraguay’s foremost military heroes, and the postcard likewise presents a portrait of the same figure. This creates direct iconographic and subject unity between the stamp and the postcard.

There is strong geographic concordance.

The cancellation originates from Asunción, the capital of Paraguay and the city most closely associated with Díaz’s military and national prominence. As the postal center of the country, Asunción is fully appropriate for the use of a stamp honoring a key figure in Paraguayan history.

The card also meets temporal concordance.

Although the postmark is dated 29 July 1937, twelve years after the stamp’s release, Paraguayan stamps of the 1925 issue remained valid for postal use during that period. Thus, the cancellation date falls within the legitimate postal validity of the stamp, complying with historical maximaphily standards.

Maxicard Anti‑Tuberculosis Fund – Jānis Čakste (1937)

Country: Latvia

Issue: Anti‑Tuberculosis Fund – Jānis Čakste (20 santīmi, 1930 Issue)

Date of Issue: December 4, 1930

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – Jan 16 1937 – Riga Latvia

Postcard: Monochrome photographic portrait of Jānis Čakste, Latvia’s first President (1919–1927), printed in a soft‑tone photographic style and published by M. Lapiņš, Riga. His surname appears handwritten beneath the portrait.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

This maximum card exhibits full thematic concordance, as both the 20‑santīmi stamp and the postcard depict Jānis Čakste, one of the foundational figures of the Latvian state and its first President. The portrait on the stamp and the photograph on the postcard refer to the same historical personality, establishing direct iconographic alignment.

The geographic concordance is strong. The cancellation originates from Riga, Latvia’s capital and political center, which is closely associated with Čakste’s life and the administrative context of the Anti‑Tuberculosis Fund postal issues. The fact that the postcard was also published in Riga (M. Lapiņš) further reinforces the geographic unity of the piece.

Temporal concordance is met. The stamp was issued in 1930, and the cancellation dated 16 January 1937 falls entirely within the valid postal period for Latvian semi‑postal/charity issues of this era. The piece therefore conforms fully to accepted standards for historical maximaphily.

Yvert &Tellier: LV 167