Yt:FR 934
Stamp: France, Famous People series – Eugène-Georges Haussmann – 20 francs + 6 francs, (Issue date: 20 October 1952)
Postmark: Paris – First Day of Issue cancellation – Date: 18.10.1952
- Note on dates:
- Although many catalogues list 20 October 1952 as the official issue date, the First Day cancellation clearly shows 18 October 1952.
- This is historically correct: in mid‑20th‑century France, First Day cancellations were often applied 1–3 days before the general nationwide release, at dedicated philatelic counters in Paris.
- Thus:
- 18 October 1952 → First Day of Issue (FDC cancellation used at the Paris philatelic office)
- 20 October 1952 → general release date for national sale across post offices
Both dates are valid and refer to different stages of the stamp’s official introduction.
Postcard: Monochrome printed postcard depicting a portrait of Eugène-Georges Haussmann, presented in a classical profile view. (Edition not indicated.)
Concordance
Thematic: Full thematic concordance.
The stamp portrays Eugène‑Georges Haussmann, and the postcard also features a portrait of the same figure who oversaw the urban transformation of Paris. This establishes complete and direct thematic alignment in accordance with maximaphilic standards.
Geographic: Strong geographic concordance.
The stamp is a French issue, the First Day cancellation was applied in Paris, and the postcard illustrates an administrator whose legacy is deeply tied to the city of Paris. All elements share a coherent and consistent geographic context.
Temporal: Excellent temporal concordance.
The cancellation date—18 October 1952—corresponds to the official First Day of Issue as used by the Paris philatelic bureau. Although the general nationwide release occurred on 20 October 1952, French postal practice of the time allowed First Day cancellations to precede the broader commercial availability of the stamp.
Thus, the card fully satisfies the temporal requirements of maximaphily and constitutes a true First Day maximum card.
