As Cartas contam a História na Primeira Pessoa A Filatelia e o Contexto Histórico (Alemanha 1943–1944)

 

As cartas apresentadas no documento constituem testemunhos diretos da vida quotidiana sob o Reich Alemão nos anos finais da Segunda Guerra Mundial. Cada peça postal combina três dimensões complementares:

1. O conteúdo humano das correspondências, marcado por separações familiares, preocupações diárias e rotinas num tempo de incerteza.

2. Elementos filatélicos característicos da Alemanha nazi, dominados pela iconografia de Hitler e pelo funcionamento rigoroso do sistema postal mesmo em plena guerra.

3. O contexto histórico profundo, num período de colapso progressivo do regime, intensificação dos combates e crescente impacto da guerra sobre civis e militares

Carte Postale Maximum Narvik 1940

 

Yt:FR 922

Stamp: France, Battle of Narvik (1940) Commemoration – 30 francs, blue -  Issue date: 23 May 1952)

Postmark: Paris – First Day of Issue cancellation "BATAILLE DE NARVIK" – Date: 23.05.1952

Postcard: Monochrome printed postcard depicting the Narvik 1940 memorial stele, inscribed:

“LA FRANCE À SES FILS ET À LEURS FRÈRES D’ARMES TOMBÉS GLORIEUSEMENT EN NORVÈGE – NARVIK 1940.”

The scene includes a French sailor standing beside the monument, with the surrounding Norwegian landscape visible in the background. (Edition Les Maximaphiles Français)

Concordance

Thematic: Full thematic concordance.

The stamp commemorates the Battle of Narvik (1940), and the postcard features the memorial stele dedicated to the French soldiers who fell in Narvik, forming a perfect thematic match.

Both elements refer to the same historic military event.

Geographic: Strong geographic concordance.

The stamp is a French issue, the First Day cancellation was applied in Paris, and the postcard illustrates a monument erected in Narvik, Norway, directly connected to the historical event commemorated by France. This creates a coherent and historically accurate geographic alignment.

Temporal: Excellent temporal concordance.

The cancellation date—23 May 1952—is the official First Day of Issue of the Battle of Narvik commemorative stamp. This results in perfect temporal alignment and produces a true First Day maximum card, the highest standard in maximaphily.

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

Soviet Artillery – World War II (1975)

 

Country: USSR (Soviet Union)

Issue: Painting by E. A. Danilichev – World War II Artillery Scene

Date of Issue: 22.07.1975

Postmark: Moscow – First Day of Issue – 22.VII.1975

Postcard: Reproduction of the same painting by E. A. Danilichev depicting Soviet soldiers operating heavy artillery during winter conditions in World War II. The composition shows a large cannon in the foreground and a group of soldiers in winter uniforms preparing for action.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
This maximum card demonstrates perfect thematic concordance. The stamp reproduces the same artwork featured on the postcard, both illustrating a World War II artillery scene by E. A. Danilichev. The First Day cancellation from Moscow, where the stamp was issued, ensures full temporal and geographic relevance, achieving maximum concordance among stamp, postcard, and postmark.

Yvert et Tellier: US