Carte postal maximum “La Capricieuse”

Yt: FR 1035

Stamp: France–Canada joint commemorative issue, face value 30 francs. Issued 09.07.1955. The stamp depicts the three‑masted naval vessel “La Capricieuse”, commemorating the 100th anniversary (1855–1955) of the diplomatic voyage to Canada.

Postmark: Commemorative circular cancellation from La Rochelle, reading: FOIRE – EXPOSITION / LA ROCHELLE - Date: 3 September 1955 (3–9–55).

Postcard: Illustrated maritime postcard showing “La Capricieuse” sailing.  (Edition M. Barré & J. Doyez)

Concordance

Thematic: Excellent thematic concordance.

• The postcard features a 19th‑century sailing ship; the stamp depicts La Capricieuse, also a 19th‑century sailing vessel.
• Crucially, the commemorative postmark itself includes a ship in its design and was issued for an event with a maritime thematic component (“Foire–Exposition” in a major Atlantic port).
• All three elements—stamp, postcard, commemorative cancel—align thematically around maritime heritage.

Geographic: Very good geographic concordance.

• La Rochelle is one of France’s historically significant Atlantic maritime ports.
• Although La Capricieuse is not specifically tied to La Rochelle, the city provides a legitimate maritime context and is an appropriate location for a naval‑themed commemorative cancel.
• French stamp + French port + maritime exhibition = coherent geographic link.

Temporal: Excellent temporal concordance.

• The commemorative cancellation dated 3 September 1955 matches the year of issue of the France–Canada joint commemorative stamp (1955).
• This ensures full compliance with maximaphilic contemporaneity rules.