Maxicard Wroclaw City Hall

 

Yt:DR 610

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.

Maximum Card The Alamo San Antonio (1938)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Texas Centennial

Date of Issue: Mar 2, 1936

Postmark: Wavy-line cancel – San Antonio, Texas – October 20, 1938

Postcard: “The Alamo, Showing Old Courtyard, San Antonio, Texas” (Edition E. C. Kropp Co.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: The stamp depicts the historic Alamo Mission in San Antonio, a symbol of Texas independence and heritage. The postcard shows a detailed view of the Alamo’s façade and courtyard, reinforcing the same theme. The cancellation from San Antonio, the 

exact location of the Alamo, ensures strong thematic, geographic, and temporal alignment, making this a classic example of a maximum card.

Yvert et Tellier: US 342

Maximum card Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika - British East Africa (1938)

Country: Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika (British East Africa)

Issue: King George VI - Lake Naivasha (Inscription: “KENYA UGANDA TANGANYIKA”)

Date of Issue: 11/04/1938

Postmark: Circular datestamp (CDS) – Dar-es-Salaam / Kenya Uganda and Tanganyika, time “12 PM” visible, year partially legible but consistent with 1938.

Postcard: Monochrome photographic illustration showing a coastal view of Dar-es-Salaam. The foreground features tall palm trees framing the scene, while traditional dhows sail on calm waters under a bright sky with scattered clouds. The horizon glows softly, suggesting late afternoon, emphasizing the tropical setting and maritime life.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp depicts Lake Naivasha, highlighting East Africa’s natural beauty and aquatic environment, while the postcard shows dhows along the Indian Ocean coast at Dar-es-Salaam, reinforcing the theme of water and navigation within the same geographic region. The postmark from Dar-es-Salaam provides territorial authenticity, creating strong thematic and locational concordance between the stamp, the image, and the cancellation. This piece effectively represents East Africa’s hydrographic identity and colonial-era connectivity.

Yvert & Tellier: EA 52

Dhow on Lake Victoria (1938)

Country: Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika (British East Africa)

Issue: King George VI (Dhow on Lake Victoria) (Inscription: “KENYA UGANDA TANGANYIKA”)

Date of Issue: 11/04/1938

Postmark: Circular datestamp (CDS) – Dar-es-Salaam / Kenya Uganda and Tanganyika, date partially (year 1938) visible but consistent with the period of issue.

Postcard: Monochrome photographic illustration showing a coastal view of Dar-es-Salaam, with calm waters in the foreground, small sailing boats, and colonial-style buildings in the background. Palm trees frame the scene, emphasizing the tropical setting. Caption not visible but image clearly depicts the waterfront of Dar-es-Salaam.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp portrays a dhow, a traditional sailing vessel of East Africa, symbolizing maritime life along the Swahili coast. The postcard illustrates the harbor and waterfront of Dar-es-Salaam, a key port city in the region. The postmark from Dar-es-Salaam reinforces the geographic link, creating full thematic and territorial concordance between the stamp, the image, and the cancellation. This piece effectively represents the cultural and economic significance of Indian Ocean navigation in British East Africa.

Yvert & Tellier: EA 51

The Old Capitol Building - University of Iowa (1938)

Country: USA

Issue: Territorial Centennial – Iowa

Date of Issue: Aug 28, 1938

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – Iowa City, IA – Sep 14 1938

Postcard: Illustration of the Administration Building (Old Capitol), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. (Edition C.T. Art-Colortone)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: The stamp commemorates Iowa’s Territorial Centennial and depicts the Old Capitol building. The postcard shows the same landmark in Iowa City. The postmark is a CDS from Iowa City, applied on the stamp during the commemorative period.

 Yvert & Tellier: US 403 Scott: 838

El Capitan – Yosemite National Park(1938)

 Country: USA

Issue: Yosemite National Park – El Capitan

Date of Issue: 16.07.1934

Postmark: Yosemite National Park, California – SEP 19 1938 – 9 A.M.

Postcard: Color illustration of El Capitan, a massive granite monolith in Yosemite Valley, with the Merced River in the foreground and pine trees framing the scene (Edited Western Publishing & Novelty)

 Yvert et Tellier: US 328