Carte Postale Maximum Rouen martyred city ( Devastated Cities)

 

Yt:FR 745

Stamp: France – Devastated Cities (“Villes Martyrs”) – Rouen, martyred city – 1 franc, violet‑blue

(Issue date: 5 November 1945)

Postmark: Rouen – Circular date stamp reading “ROUEN – 5 NOV 1945”, matching the exact first day of issue.

Postcard: Monochrome printed postcard depicting the Pont Transbordeur of Rouen, showing the metal pylons and suspended gondola structure over the Seine, with the cityscape and cathedral spire visible in the background. Printed caption: “116. ROUEN — Le Pont transbordeur.”

(Edition unknown, typical early 20th‑century French postcard.)

Concordance

Thematic: Strong thematic concordance.

The stamp portrays a war‑damaged view of Rouen, while the postcard shows one of the city’s iconic architectural structures—the Transbordeur Bridge—together forming a coherent representation of Rouen’s urban identity. Both elements align directly with the same locality and historical urban setting, fulfilling thematic maximaphilic requirements.

Geographic: Perfect geographic concordance.

The stamp features Rouen, the postcard illustrates Rouen, and the cancellation was applied in Rouen. All three components originate from the same city.

Temporal: Excellent temporal concordance.

The postmark date—5 November 1945—coincides exactly with the official issue date of the stamp, creating a true First Day of Issue maximum card. This achieves the highest level of temporal alignment in maximaphily

Maximum card Mosquée Sidi Abderahmane

The Mosquée Sidi Abderahmane in Algiers is a historic mosque blending Moorish and Ottoman architectural styles. Built in the 17th century, it honors Sidi Abderahmane, a revered scholar and saint.

Stamp: Algeria, Definitive – Mosquée Sidi Abderahmane - 25c blue (Issue: 1939)
Postmark: Alger R.P., Circular Date Stamp – 06.07.1945
Postcard: Monochrome illustration of the Mosquée Sidi Abderahmane featuring an ornate tower and arched details, rendered in line-art style (Edition: A. Slonimski)

Concordance:

- Thematic: The stamp depicts the Sidi Abderahmane Mosque, while the postcard illustrates the same building.

- Geographic: The cancellation is from Algiers, the city where the mosque is located, reflecting the architectural context shown on the postcard.

- Temporal: The 1945 date falls within the valid postal period of the 1939 issue, ensuring postal authenticity.

 

 

Maximum card La France D'Outre-Mer

 In 1945, France emerged from WWII, rebuilding its unity and honoring overseas territories that supported liberation. The stamp symbolizes resilience and global French presence.

Stamp: France, “La France d’Outre-Mer”, blue, face value 2 F (Issue 17.09.1945)

Postmark: Paris, Commemorative circular cancellation, black, dated 14 OCT 1945.

Postcard: Monochrome engraving titled “Planisphère”, by A. Poissonnier, depicting a stylized world map (Editions Gustave Chariol)

Concordance:

- Thematic: Strong thematic link. The stamp celebrates France’s overseas territories, while the postcard shows a world map.- Geographic: Postmark from Paris, the administrative and cultural center of France, consistent with the stamp’s origin.

- Temporal: Postmark date (14.10. 1945) falls within the stamp’s postal validity period (issued September 1945), ensuring temporal concordance.

 

S. M. Vittorio Emanuele III – Re d’Italia e d’Albania Imperatore d’Etiopia (1945)

 

Yvert & Tellier: 230

Country: Italy
Issue: Vittorio Emanuele III – 30 Centesimi
Date of Issue: Circa 1945
Postmark: Circular cancel – Roma – 29.2.45
Postcard: Sepia-toned illustration of Vittorio Emanuele III in formal military uniform. The uniform features epaulettes with decorative insignia, a high-collared jacket adorned with stars, and a prominent sash across the chest. Several medals and decorations are visible, including a large medallion suspended from a chain. The caption at the bottom reads: “S. M. Vittorio Emanuele III – Re d’Italia e Imperatore d’Etiopia”. The artwork is signed “Cianfanelli” on the left side, and the postcard has a refined, official style typical of the era.
Justification of Maximum Concordance:
The stamp portrays Vittorio Emanuele III, matching the subject of the postcard, which depicts him in ceremonial military attire. The cancellation from Rome, dated within the stamp’s valid postal period, ensures strong thematic and geographic concordance. This combination meets the criteria for a valid maximum card.

Vittorio Emanuele III – Re d’Italia e d’Albania Imperatore d’Etiopia (1945)

Yvert & Tellier: 230

Country: Italy
Issue: Vittorio Emanuele III – 30 Centesimi
Date of Issue: Circa 1945
Postmark: Circular cancel – Roma Belsito – 20.04.45
Postcard: Sepia-toned photographic portrait of Vittorio Emanuele III in full military uniform, featuring a double-breasted coat with a visible star insignia on the collar and a peaked cap adorned with an elaborate emblem. The caption at the bottom reads: “Vittorio Emanuele III – Re d’Italia e d’Albania Imperatore d’Etiopia”. The postcard is numbered “1735” and marked “R.P.F. Edit.” with the note “Riproduzione Interdetta” (Reproduction Prohibited).

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
The stamp portrays Vittorio Emanuele III, matching the subject of the postcard, which shows his official portrait in military attire. The cancellation from Rome, applied during the stamp’s valid postal period, ensures strong thematic and geographic concordance. This combination satisfies the criteria for a valid maximum card.

Maximum Monuments destroyed – Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan

 

Country: Italy

Issue: Monuments destroyed – Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan

Date of Issue: 29/12/1944

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) 3 – Milano – 20.3.45

Postcard: Monochrome photographic illustration of the apse of the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, captioned “Milano – Chiesa delle Grazie – L’abside”.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

This maximum card originates from Italy and features the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, an iconic Renaissance landmark. The stamp, issued during the period of the Italian Social Republic, depicts the same architectural monument, reinforcing the thematic unity between the philatelic and pictorial elements. The postmark is a CDS from Milan, applied on 20 March 1945, which corresponds to the location of the depicted building and the subject of the stamp. Together, the stamp, the postcard image, and the cancellation achieve maximum concordance by uniting subject, location, and historical context in a single philatelic piece.

Yvert & Tellier: IT-RS

Scott: 518

Little White House – Warm Springs, Georgia (1945)

 

Issue: Presidential Series – Franklin D. Roosevelt (2¢)

Date of Issue: Aug 24, 1945

Postmark: Warm Springs, Georgia – Jul 23 1946

Postcard: View of the Little White House in Warm Springs, Georgia (Edition by Plastichrome)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
This maximum card demonstrates strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp honors Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the postcard depicts his well-known residence in Warm Springs, Georgia, where he spent considerable time during his presidency. The cancellation from Warm Springs further reinforces geographic relevance. Temporal concordance is acceptable, as the postmark date is close to the stamp’s issue period, though not a First Day of Issue. Overall, this is a very good example of a maximum card with excellent thematic alignment.

 

Briefmarke Alemanha 1945 Edição Geral Brasão de Wurttemberg 20 German reichspfennig Briefpost

 

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Edição: Edição Geral Brasão de Wurttemberg
Temas: Brasões
Emissão: 1945-12-17
Data de validade: 1948 -06-20
Tamanho: 20 x 24 mm
Designers: Robert Louis
Perfuração: pente 14 x 13½
Impressão: Tipografia
Face valor: 20 Reichspfennig alemão
Tiragem: 25.100.000
Código de catálogo: Mi: DE-FZ 8