Yt:MC 1132
Stamp: Monaco, commemorative issue 150th Birth Anniversary of Jules Verne, in shades of purple and lilac, face value 5.50. (Issued on 02/05/1978)
Postmark: First Day of Issue postmark – Monaco – 02/05/1978.
The official Jour d’Émission cancellation displays the image of a hot‑air balloon.
Postcard: Illustrated postcard dedicated to Jules Verne. Edition R. et M. Vivant – Nantes”.
Concordance
Thematic: Excellent thematic concordance.
The stamp, the First Day postmark, and the postcard all converge in their tribute to Jules Verne, highlighting his work, iconography, and literary symbolism. The presence of the balloon on the cancellation further reinforces the universe of adventure and exploration characteristic of the author.
Geographic: Strong geographic concordance.
The issue is from Monaco, the postmark is from Monaco – Jour d’Émission, and the postcard is produced in French by R. et M. Vivant (Nantes), the city of birth and cultural association of Jules Verne.
The combination fully complies with maximaphilic criteria of geographic coherence.
Temporal:
Excellent temporal concordance.
The postmark 02/05/1978 corresponds precisely to the exact day of issue of the stamp, ensuring maximum required accuracy.
The postcard and the stamp belong to the same commemorative and editorial context celebrating the 150th anniversary of the author's birth.
