Country: USA
Issue: Greetings from America Series – Massachusetts
Date of Issue: April 4, 2002
Postmark: Commemorative Cancellation – Motif No. 1 Station, Rockport, MA 01966 – April 4, 2002
Postcard: Colored photographic view of Rockport Harbor, featuring fishing boats in the foreground and the iconic red building known as Motif No. 1 in the background, captioned “ROCKPORT”.
Justification of Maximum Concordance:
This maximum card was created in the United States and features Rockport, Massachusetts, a coastal town renowned for its maritime heritage and the iconic Motif No. 1, often considered the most painted building in America. The stamp, issued on April 4, 2002, belongs to the “Greetings from America” series and represents Massachusetts, highlighting the state’s cultural and scenic identity. The postcard depicts Rockport Harbor with fishing boats in the foreground and Motif No. 1 prominently in the background, establishing a direct visual and thematic link to the state celebrated on the stamp. The cancellation is a commemorative postmark from Rockport, applied on the first day of issue, which reinforces the geographical and historical connection. Together, the stamp, the postcard image, and the postmark achieve maximum concordance by combining subject, location, and commemorative purpose in a single philatelic item.
Yvert & Tellier: US 3280
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