Maximum Postcard Wisconsin (2002)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from Wisconsin

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp – Madison WI – April 4, 2002

Postcard: Photograph of a Wisconsin dairy farm. (Edition Scofield Souvenir & Postcard Co.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

Strong thematic and geographic concordance. Stamp Greetings from America series dedicated to Wisconsin. Postcard shows a dairy farm. The cancellation from Madison, on the official date of issue ensures full temporal and geographic alignment.

Yvert et Tellier: US 3308

Maxicard West Virginia (2002)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from West Virginia

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp – Charleston, WV – April 4, 2002

Postcard: Color photograph of the historic Glade Creek Grist Mill surrounded by lush greenery and

blooming pink rhododendrons; captioned “West Virginia. (Edition David Crown Ent.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

There is strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp belongs to the Greetings from Ameri-

ca series dedicated to West Virginia, while the postcard shows the Glade Creek Grist Mill, one of the state’s most iconic and picturesque landmarks. The cancellation from Charleston, the state capital, on the official date of issue ensures full temporal and geographic alignment.

Yvert et Tellier: US 3307

Maxicard Mont Rainier (2002)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from Washington

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp – Olympia, WA – April 4, 2002

Postcard: Color photograph of Mount Rainier. (Edition Michaels Co.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp from the Greetings from America series represents Washington, while the postcard shows Mount Rainier, a state icon. The Olympia cancellation on the issue date ensures full thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance.

Yvert et Tellier: US 3306

Maxicard Nashville Tennessee (2002)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from Tennessee

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular cancel – Nashville, TN – April 4, 2002

Postcard: View of Nashville skyline. (Edition Richards & Southern)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: The stamp represents Tennessee with vibrant design elements, including a guitar symbolizing the state’s musical heritage. The postcard shows the Nashville skyline, the capital and epicenter of country music, reinforcing the theme. The cancellation from Nashville on the day of issue ensures perfect thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance.

Yvert et Tellier: US 3301

Maximum Card Arecibo Observatory (2002)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Arecibo Observatory

Date of Issue: Jul 7, 2000

Postmark: Circular cancel – Arecibo – Apr 9, 2002

Postcard: Panoramic view of Arecibo (Edition unknown)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: The stamp depicts the Arecibo Observatory. The postcard shows photo of the same observatory. The cancellation from Arecibo ensures perfect thematic, geographic and temporal concordance.

Michel US 3366

Maxi Postcard Mount Hood, Oregon’s highest peak (2002)

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from America – Oregon (State Series) – 34¢
Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – SALEM, OR – APR 4, 2002 – 97301

Postcard: Color photograph of Mount Hood, Oregon’s highest peak, covered in snow and illuminated by the warm hues of a sunset sky with orange and pink clouds. The foreground shows dark silhouettes of evergreen trees, emphasizing the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The caption “Oregon” appears prominently in elegant script across the top, reinforcing the state identity.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp is part of the Greetings from America series dedicated to Oregon, and the postcard depicts Mount Hood, one of the state’s most iconic landmarks. The cancellation from Salem, OR (the state capital) on the official date of issue ensures full temporal and geographic alignment, meeting all requirements for a true maximum card.

Maxicard Oklahoma City (2002)

 Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from America – Oklahoma (State Series) – 34¢
Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – APR 4, 2002 – 73125

Postcard: Color photograph of the Oklahoma City skyline under a partly cloudy sky, featuring modern high-rise buildings and office towers in the downtown area. The caption “OKLAHOMA CITY – OKLAHOMA” appears prominently in gold lettering at the top left, reinforcing the city and state identity.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp is part of the Greetings from America series dedicated to Oklahoma, and the postcard illustrates the capital city’s skyline, symbolizing the state’s urban center. The cancellation from Oklahoma City, OK, on the official date of issue ensures full temporal and geographic alignment, meeting all requirements for a true maximum card.

Maxicard STATUE OF LIBERTY – NEW YORK CITY (2002)

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from America – New York (State Series) – 34¢
Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – NEW YORK, NY – APR 4, 2002

Postcard: Color photograph of the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, showing the monument from an elevated perspective with its pedestal and surrounding plaza clearly visible. The background includes the waters of New York Harbor and the distant shoreline. At the top, the caption reads “STATUE OF LIBERTY – NEW YORK CITY,” reinforcing the location’s identity.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
There is strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp is part of the Greetings from America series featuring New York, and the postcard depicts one of the most iconic symbols of both the state and the city—the Statue of Liberty. The cancellation from New York, NY, applied on the official day of issue, ensures full temporal and geographic concordance, meeting all requirements for a true maximum card.

Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (2002)

 

Country: USA
Issue: Greetings from America – New Mexico (State Series) – 34¢
Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) - Taos, New Mexico – MAY 2, 2002

Postcard: Color photograph of Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showing traditional multi-storied adobe structures with wooden ladders and vigas (roof beams) in the foreground, under a clear blue sky. The caption reads “TAOS PUEBLO,” emphasizing the cultural and historical significance of this Native American settlement.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
This maximum card demonstrates strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp represents New Mexico in the Greetings from America series, and the postcard depicts Taos Pueblo, one of the most iconic landmarks of the state.The postmark is a CDS from Taos ensures complete geographic and temporal alignment.

Maximum Card Welcome Nebraska Lincoln (2002)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from America – Nebraska (State Series) – 34¢
Date of Issue: Apr 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) - Lincoln, Nebraska – APR 4, 2002

Postcard: Color illustration in the silhouette/map outline of Nebraska showing a covered wagon pulled by oxen crossing the prairie; caption reads “WELCOME TO NEBRASKAland… WHERE THE WEST BEGINS,” evoking pioneer overland migration imagery.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp is the Nebraska design from the 2002 Greetings from America state series, and the postcard’s artwork explicitly promotes Nebraska with pioneer/Old West motifs that mirror the stamp’s touristic theme. The cancellation from Lincoln, NE (the state capital) on the day of issue secures full geographic and temporal concordance for a maximum card.

Greetings from America – Montana / Rodeo (2002)

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from America – Montana

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – Helena, MT – April 4, 2002

Postcard: Photographic view of a rodeo scene featuring a rider on a bucking horse. (Edition Int. Cards & Souvenirs)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: The postcard depicts a rodeo event, an activity culturally associated with Montana. The stamp represents the state of Montana and includes imagery of a rodeo horse and rider, reinforcing the subject matter. The CDS from Helena, applied on the first day of issue, further strengthens the thematic and geographical concordance.

 

Missouri’s Iconic Gateway Arch (2002)

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from America – Missouri

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS)  – Saint Louis – June 14, 2002

Postcard: Photographic view of the St. Louis featuring the Gateway Arch. (Edition IDC)

Maximum Concordance: The postcard depicts the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. The stamp represents the state of Missouri and includes a stylized image of the Gateway Arch. The CDS from St. Louis reinforces the thematic and geographical concordance.

 

Maxicard Rockport, Massachusetts, a coastal town renowned for its maritime heritage and the iconic Motif No. 1 (2002)

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from America Series – Massachusetts

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Commemorative Cancellation – Motif No. 1 Station, Rockport, MA 01966 – April 4, 2002

Postcard: Colored photographic view of Rockport Harbor, featuring fishing boats in the foreground and the iconic red building known as Motif No. 1 in the background, captioned “ROCKPORT”.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

This maximum card was created in the United States and features Rockport, Massachusetts, a coastal town renowned for its maritime heritage and the iconic Motif No. 1, often considered the most painted building in America. The stamp, issued on April 4, 2002, belongs to the “Greetings from America” series and represents Massachusetts, highlighting the state’s cultural and scenic identity. The postcard depicts Rockport Harbor with fishing boats in the foreground and Motif No. 1 prominently in the background, establishing a direct visual and thematic link to the state celebrated on the stamp. The cancellation is a commemorative postmark from Rockport, applied on the first day of issue, which reinforces the geographical and historical connection. Together, the stamp, the postcard image, and the postmark achieve maximum concordance by combining subject, location, and commemorative purpose in a single philatelic item.

Yvert & Tellier: US 3280

Chicago Skyline – The Windy City (2002)

 

Issue: Greetings from America – Illinois

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – Chicago, Illinois – Jun 18 2002

Postcard: Chicago’s skyline from the lakefront, with the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower). (Edition Penrod/Hiawatha)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: This maximum card exhibits perfect thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance. The stamp celebrates Illinois with a image of Chicago, and the postcard shows Chicago. The postmark is a CDS from Chicago ensures complete geographic and temporal alignment

Yvert & Tellier: US 3272

Kansas Farmland with Silos and Windmill (2002)

 

Issue: Greetings from America – Kansas

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) - Topeka, Kansas – APR 4 2002

Postcard: Artistic view of a typical Kansas rural landscape. (Edition Avery Postcards)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: This maximum card exhibits perfect thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance. The stamp belongs to the “Greetings from America” series. The postcard shows an agricultural scene typical of Kansas. The cancellation is a CDS from Topeka, applied on the first day of Issue, ensuring a complete geographic and temporal alignment.

 Yvert & Tellier: US 3275

Rural landscape of Iowa (2002)

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from America – Iowa

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – Des Moines, IA – Apr 4 2002

Postcard: Rural landscape of Iowa with farm buildings, silos (Edition IDC)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: The stamp features Iowa with a design highlighting its agricultural identity. The postcard image shows a typical Iowa farm scene, reinforcing the state’s rural character. The postmark is a CDS from Des Moines, applied on the First Day of Issue.

 Yvert & Tellier: US 3274

Waikiki Beach and Hotels (2002)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from America - Hawaii

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002.

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) - Honolulu, HI - Apr 4 2002.

Postcard: An aerial photograph showcasing of Waikiki Beach and hotels. (Edition Hawaiin Resources Co.)

Concordance: The stamp features Hawaii, showing Waikiki Beach, Postcard image presents the same location  The postmark is CDS from Honolulu, applied on the First Day of Issue.

Yvert & Tellier: 3271

Shoshone Falls (2002)

Issue: Greetings from America – Idaho

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark:  4 Bar cancel - Shoshone, ID - JUN 18 2002

Postcard: Color photograph of Shoshone Falls, often called the “Niagara of the West,” showing the powerful waterfall cascading over rugged cliffs with a rainbow visible at the base. The image emphasizes the natural beauty and grandeur of the Idaho landscape. (dynacolor graphics, Inc.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
This maximum card demonstrates perfect thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance. The stamp represents Idaho and includes imagery of Shoshone Falls, which is also the main subject of the postcard. The cancellation from Shoshone ensures complete geographic and temporal alignment.

 Yvert & Telier: 3271

Hilton Head Island – Greetings from South Carolina (2002)

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from South Carolina

Date of Issue: 27.04.2002

Postmark: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina – APR 27, 2002

Postcard: Coastal view of Hilton Head Island with sandy dunes.

Justification of Maximum Concordance: This maximum card shows strong thematic and geographic concordance: the postcard illustrates Hilton Head Island’s beach landscape, matching the ‘Greetings from South Carolina’ stamp. The cancellation from Hilton Head Island ensures full geographic relevance within the state featured on the stamp.

 Yvert et Tellier: US 3299

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