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