Maximum Card 200th Birth Anniversary Goethe

 

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Stamp: Württemberg, commemorative issue Goethe 1749–1949, in blue tonalities, face value 30 Pfennig. (Issued in 12.08.1949)

Postmark: Circular datestamp (CDS) from Frankfurt (Main) dated 31.3.1950.

Postcard: Illustrated postcard dedicated to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, featuring a printed reproduction of the Gips‑Relief von Angelica Facius (1827). Edition Verlag D.M. C. Köln

Concordance

Thematic: Excellent thematic concordance.

The stamp, the postmark and the postcard all honour Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, one of Germany’s most significant literary figures.

Geographic: Strong geographic concordance.

The stamp originates from Württemberg, and the postmark is from Frankfurt (Main) — Goethe’s birthplace — making it a highly appropriate cancellation location for a Goethe‑themed maximum card.

Temporal: Good temporal concordance.

The cancellation date 31.3.1950 falls within the normal postal period of the 1949 Goethe commemorative issue, complying with maximaphilic temporal requirements.

Maximumkarte Zwiefalten Abbey Church

 

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Stamp: Württemberg-Hohenzollern (French Occupation Zone) – Zwiefalten Abbey Church (Münster Unserer Lieben Frau) – 15 pfennig, brown – Issue date: September 1947

Postmark: Zwiefalten – Circular date stamp (Tagesstempel) – Date: 02.12.1948.

Postcard: Monochrome printed postcard depicting the main facade and towers of the Zwiefalten Abbey Church, inscribed: “Zwiefalten (Württ.) Barokstil-Kirche.” (Edition Ansichtskarten351 C 42 Ae)

Concordance

Thematic: Full thematic concordance. The stamp reproduces the facade of the Zwiefalten Abbey Church, and the postcard features a photographic view of the same building. There is absolute thematic concordance, focused on the same religious and architectural monument.

Geographic: Perfect geographic concordance. The stamp was issued specifically for the region of Württemberg-Hohenzollern (French Zone), the postmark was applied in Zwiefalten (the locality where the abbey is situated), and the postcard illustrates the church in the same village. The geographic alignment is total.

Temporal: Strong temporal concordance. The postmark is dated December 2, 1948. This period falls within the postal validity of the French Occupation Zone issues before their definitive replacement by the Federal Republic of Germany issues, ensuring an authentic and historical temporal concordance.

Maximumkarte Abbey Bebenhausen

 

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Stamp: Württemberg-Hohenzollern (French Occupation Zone) – Bebenhausen Abbey (Kloster Bebenhausen) – 16 pfennig, green – Issue date: Feb 1948.

Postmark: Tübingen 1 – Circular date stamp (Tagesstempel) – Date: 28.05.1948.

Postcard: Monochrome printed postcard depicting the cloister garden (Klostergarten) and the former royal hunting lodge of Bebenhausen Abbey, inscribed: “Bebenhausen, ehemal. Jagdschloß (Klostergarten).” (Edition Ansichtskarten 545 B 128 Ae)

Concordance

Thematic: Full thematic concordance. The stamp depicts a view of Bebenhausen Abbey, and the postcard features the monastery's courtyard and cloister garden. Both elements focus exclusively on the same historic Cistercian abbey complex, creating a perfect thematic match.

Geographic: Perfect geographic concordance. The stamp was issued for Württemberg-Hohenzollern (French Zone), the postmark was applied in Tübingen (the district where the abbey is located), and the postcard illustrates the abbey itself. This establishes a direct geographic link between the issuing authority, the place of cancellation, and the image.

Temporal: Strong temporal concordance. The postmark is dated May 28, 1948. This is a significant period in German philately, occurring just weeks before the 1948 monetary reform. The use of this specific occupation zone stamp during its period of validity with a local cancellation provides an authentic and historically relevant temporal alignment.

Maximum Card City Gate of Wangen

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Stamp: Germany – Württemberg‑Hohenzollern – Definitive series “Personalities and Views from Württemberg‑Hohenzollern (II) – City Gate of Wangen (Ravensburger Tor)”, 10 Pf, brown‑sepia, depicting the Ravensburger Tor, the historic gate‑tower of Wangen im Allgäu. (Issue: July 1947)

Postmark: Germany – Commemorative illustrated postmark “WANGEN (ALLGÄU)” – 31.01.1949

Special cancellation showing a stylised depiction of the Ravensburger Tor, matching precisely the architectural subject represented on both the stamp and the postcard. 

Postcard: Monochrome photographic illustration showing the Ravensburger Tor in Wangen im Allgäu, framed from the town square with the foreground fountain and surrounding traditional buildings. The tower’s clock, painted façade and arched passageway are prominently featured, reflecting the classic documentary style of mid‑20th‑century German view cards. (Edition: Gebr. Metz)

Concordance:

Thematic: The thematic concordance is exceptional, as the stamp depicts the Ravensburger Tor, the postcard presents a photographic view of the same monument, and the commemorative illustrated postmark also incorporates its iconography. Consequently, all three elements converge precisely on the same architectural subject, forming a perfect triple concordance fully aligned with the principles of maximaphily.

Geographic: All elements — stamp, commemorative postmark, and postcard illustration — are directly linked to Wangen im Allgäu, the exact locality represented. The illustrated “WANGEN (ALLGÄU)” special postmark reinforces geographic authenticity and is entirely consistent with FIP maximaphily criteria.

Temporal: The postmark date (31.01.1949) falls within the valid postal period of use of the 1947 definitive issue, ensuring appropriate temporal concordance for a maximum card created with a multi‑year circulating stamp.

Maximum card Waldsee, Rathaus - Wurttemberg

 

Stamp: Württemberg, “Rathaus Bad Waldsee”, green, face value 8 Pfennig (Issue: 1948 - Series Personalities and views from Württemberg-Hohenzollern (II).

Postmark: Waldsee, circular datestamp (CDS) – 11.08.48

Postcard: Monochrome photographic postcard titled “Waldsee. Rathaus”, showing the historic stepped‑gable town hall (Rathaus) of Bad Waldsee, with its distinctive façade and clock tower, along with adjacent traditional timber‑framed buildings (edition unknown).

Concordance

– Thematic: The stamp depicts the Rathaus of Bad Waldsee, and the postcard presents the same building from a photographic perspective, producing a perfect match between the philatelic and pictorial subjects.

– Geographic: The postmark from Waldsee corresponds exactly to the location of both the Rathaus illustrated on the stamp and the building shown on the postcard, ensuring complete geographic alignment.

– Temporal: The cancellation date 11 August 1948 fits within the valid postal period of the 1948 definitive issue, guaranteeing appropriate chronological use of the stamp.