300th Anniversary of Tartu University (1936)

Country: Estonia (Eesti)

Issue: 300th Anniversary of Tartu University

Date of Issue: 01/06/1932

Postmark: Circular datestamp (CDS) – Pärnu Ranna Hotel - 27.IV.36 (27 April 1936)

Postcard:Colored illustration showing the University of Tartu main building, characterized by its neoclassical façade with a triangular pediment supported by six Ionic columns.

Justification of Maximum Concordance: The maximum card demonstrates strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp commemorates the 300th Anniversary of the University of Tartu, issued on June 1, 1932, and the postcard illustrates the same neoclassical main building with its iconic pediment and Ionic columns, reinforcing the architectural theme. The cancellation from Pärnu Ranna Hotel, dated April 27, 1936, adds historical authenticity and situates the piece within Estonia’s cultural context. Together, the stamp, image, and postmark create a unified representation of Estonian academic heritage and national identity.

Yvert & Tellier: EE 120