Maximum Card Leipzig spring fair 1940 - Great technical and construction trade fair

Yt:DR 666

Stamp: Germany – Commemorative issue “Leipzig spring fair 1940. Views of Leipzig” – 12 Pfennig, blue, featuring the Leipzig trade‑fair emblem and a view of the Messegelände (Issue: 03.03.1940)

Postmark: Leipzig – Circular cancellation “LEIPZIG / Reichsmessestadt – 02.3.41–12” used during the Leipzig Spring Fair

Postcard: Monochrome photographic postcard depicting an aerial panoramic view of the Reichsmessestadt Leipzig, showing the complete fairground complex with its main exhibition halls, circular plazas, rail connections, and the characteristic domed pavilion. The lower margin includes the printed caption “Reichsmessestadt Leipzig – Gesamtansicht.” The photograph presents high contrast and detailed architectural definition consistent with contemporary promotional imagery of the Leipzig fair district. (Edition Phonopostkarte Alte Wege, Leipzig)

Concordance:

Thematic: The stamp was issued for the Leipzig Spring Fair of 1940, and the postcard depicts the Reichsmessestadt Leipzig fairgrounds — the very center of the city’s international trade‑fair identity. Both elements refer directly to Leipzig’s long‑standing tradition as a commercial exhibition hub, forming a coherent thematic alignment focused on the city’s role as a major European fair center.

Geographic: Both the stamp and the cancellation originate from Leipzig, and the postcard also illustrates a Leipzig landmark — the fair complex itself. This establishes complete geographic concordance between the philatelic element, the postmark, and the illustrated card.

Temporal: The postmark date (02.03.1941) falls within the valid postal period of the 1940 issue, though it does not coincide with its issue date (03.03.1940). Temporal concordance is therefore correct in terms of postal validity, though it does not constitute a first‑day alignment.

Leipzig spring fair 1941 - Market square and old City Hall

 

Yt:DR 665

Stamp: Germany – Commemorative issue “Leipzig spring fair 1940. Views of Leipzig” – 12 Pfennig, carmine‑red, featuring the trade‑fair emblem and a view of the Messehaus (Issue: 03.03.1940)

Postmark: Leipzig – Circular cancellation “LEIPZIG * C / REICHSMESSESTADT – HANDELSHOF – 2.3.41–12” used during the Leipzig Spring Fair

Postcard: Monochrome photographic postcard depicting the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), Leipzig, presented in a wide architectural composition with foreground statuary. The lower margin includes the printed caption “Leipzig – Altes Rathaus.” Photographed by Paul Wolff. (edition Kupfertiefdruck)

Concordance:

Thematic: The stamp was issued for the Leipzig Spring Fair of 1941, and the postcard’s subject matter depicts a prominent architectural landmark of Leipzig — the Old Town Hall, located within the historical urban center directly associated with the city’s fair activities. Both elements refer to Leipzig in the context of its civic identity and trade‑fair tradition, forming a coherent thematic alignment.

Geographic: Both the stamp and the cancellation originate from Leipzig, and the postcard also represents a Leipzig landmark. This establishes complete geographic concordance between the philatelic element, the postmark, and the illustrated card.

Temporal: The postmark date (02.03.1941) falls within the valid postal period of the 1941 issue but does not coincide with its issue date (03.03.1940). Temporal concordance is therefore correct in terms of postal validity, though it does not constitute a first‑day alignment.

Adolf Hitler - Krakau – Mozart Tage – 1941

 

Yt:DE-GO 84 MiNr. 73

Stamp: Generalgouvernement (German‑administered territory in occupied Poland) – Definitive issue featuring the official profile portrait of Adolf Hitler, 8 Groschen, deep blue, inscribed “DEUTSCHES REICH – GENERALGOUVERNEMENT”. (Issue: 1941)

Postmark: Generalgouvernement – Commemorative special cancellation “KRAKAU – MOZART‑TAGE – 8.–14. DEZ. 1941”.

This Sonderstempel was created for the Mozart Days held in Kraków from 8 to 14 December 1941, marking the 150th anniversary of the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1791–1941). The design includes the image of a grand piano, clearly distinguishing it from a standard circular date stamp and underlining its purely cultural commemorative purpose.

Postcard: Monochrome real‑photo postcard presenting a formal profile portrait of Adolf Hitler era, printed in sepia tones with scalloped margins typical of early‑1940s German photographic postcard production. The portrait follows the official representational style commonly used in state‑issued photographic cards of the period. (Edition: Echte Fotografie)

Concordance

Thematic: The thematic concordance is strong. Both the stamp and the postcard display Adolf Hitler in an identical official pose, fulfilling the essential maximaphilic requirement of direct subject correspondence between card and stamp.

The commemorative postmark, while not depicting the same subject, is an official cultural cancellation used within the same administrative framework and time period, providing valid historical contextualisation. Although not thematically identical, it remains compatible with the broader documentary environment of the issue.

Geographic: The geographic concordance is excellent. The stamp was issued for use in the Generalgouvernement, the postcard originates from the same political‑administrative environment, and the special cancellation was applied in Krakau (Cracow), the capital of that territory at the time. All components are thus firmly anchored in the same geographic area, meeting FIP principles for location consistency.

Temporal: Temporal concordance is fully respected. The special cancellation dates from the Mozart Days of 8–14 December 1941, well within the normal period of postal validity of the 1941 definitive issue. The postcard is likewise contemporary to the period represented.

Together, these elements form a correctly synchronized maximum card created during the legitimate circulation window of the stamp.

Maximum Card 1.º Centenário de Prudente de Moraes (1941)

Country: Brazil

Issue: Brazil – 600 Réis “Prudente de Moraes”

Date of Issue: November 15, 1910

Postmark: Commemorative Circular Date Stamp – “1.º Centenário de Prudente de Moraes” – São Paulo – 04 October 1941 (Expiry date: 01/11/1942)

Postcard: Monochrome printed portrait of Dr. Prudente de Moraes, first civilian President of the Republic of Brazil (1894–1898), presented in a formal photographic style with his name and presidential title printed below. (Edition Papelaria Rio Branco)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

This maximum card demonstrates full thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance. The 600 Réis stamp issued on November 15, 1910 portrays Prudente de Moraes, Brazil’s first civilian President, providing explicit thematic alignment with the postcard, which also presents his portrait in a formal photographic style.

The commemorative cancellation “1.º Centenário de Prudente de Moraes”, struck in São Paulo on 04 October 1941, further reinforces thematic relevance by marking the 100th anniversary of his birth and directly referencing the historical figure represented on both the stamp and the postcard. geographically, São Paulo is the state most closely associated with Prudente de Moraes’s political life and presidency, ensuring strong geographic concordance.

Temporal concordance is also fully achieved: the stamp remained valid for postal use until 01 November 1942, and the 1941 cancellation falls entirely within this period of postal validity, confirming proper chronological alignment for a historical maximum card.

Vultos da História e da Cultura: Juan Lavalle (1797 - 1841)

Vultos da História e da Cultura: Juan Lavalle (1797 - 1841): Juan Lavalle nasceu em Buenos Aires (Argentina) a 17 de outubro de 1797 e destacou-se como militar e líder político. 

Country: Argentina

Issue: Centenary of the Death of General Juan Lavalle – 5c (1941 Issue)

Date of Issue: Oct 09, 1941

Postmark: First Day of Issue – Red commemorative first day cancellation – Buenos Aires – 09.10.1941

Postcard: Monochrome printed portrait of General Juan Lavalle in full military uniform, showing detailed rendering of the jacket, decorations, and sash. (Edition unknown)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

This maximum card demonstrates full thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance. The 5c stamp, issued on October 9, 1941, commemorates the centenary of General Juan Lavalle’s death and reproduces his official portrait. The postcard likewise presents a monochrome printed portrait of General Lavalle in military uniform, establishing direct and explicit thematic alignment. The red First Day of Issue cancellation from Buenos Aires, dated 09.10.1941, corresponds precisely to the stamp’s release date, thus ensuring perfect temporal concordance. The geographic concordance is also fully satisfied, as Buenos Aires holds direct historical relevance to Argentina’s national postal administration and to the figure commemorated.

Yvert & Tellier: AR 417 (The difference between the date on the commemorative cancellation and the date listed on Colnect relates to the official launch versus the widespread availability of the stamp. In essence, October 9th was the official release date for collectors and special events, while December 5th was the date of general availability across the entire postal network.)