Maxicard Mont Kilimanjaro

 

Yt:EA 96

Stamp: British East Africa (Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika) – Definitive series “Queen Elizabeth II and Views – Mount Kilimanjaro”, 30c, multicolour, depicting a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and a landscape vignette of Mount Kilimanjaro (Issue: 01.12.1955)

Postmark: Tanganyika – Circular date stamp “Dar es Salaam” – 13.02.1958

Postcard: Colour photographic illustration of Mount Kilimanjaro, showing the snow‑capped summit under a clear sky, with rocky foreground vegetation characteristic of the mountain’s high‑altitude slopes. The composition presents a naturalistic panoramic view of the iconic East African volcanic massif. (edition Peter Hill Postcards)

Concordance:

Thematic: The thematic concordance is excellent: the stamp portrays Mount Kilimanjaro within the “Views” definitive series, while the postcard presents a photographic depiction of the same mountain. Both elements align perfectly through the representation of the identical geographical landmark.

Geographic: Both stamp and cancellation originate from Tanganyika, and the Dar es Salaam postmark reinforces the territorial authenticity. The postcard also depicts a location within the same region, ensuring strong geographic concordance.

Temporal: The postmark date (13.02.1958) falls within the valid period of postal use of the 1955 definitive issue, providing proper temporal concordance for a maximum card constructed with a long‑running definitive series.

Maximum card Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika - British East Africa (1938)

Country: Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika (British East Africa)

Issue: King George VI - Lake Naivasha (Inscription: “KENYA UGANDA TANGANYIKA”)

Date of Issue: 11/04/1938

Postmark: Circular datestamp (CDS) – Dar-es-Salaam / Kenya Uganda and Tanganyika, time “12 PM” visible, year partially legible but consistent with 1938.

Postcard: Monochrome photographic illustration showing a coastal view of Dar-es-Salaam. The foreground features tall palm trees framing the scene, while traditional dhows sail on calm waters under a bright sky with scattered clouds. The horizon glows softly, suggesting late afternoon, emphasizing the tropical setting and maritime life.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp depicts Lake Naivasha, highlighting East Africa’s natural beauty and aquatic environment, while the postcard shows dhows along the Indian Ocean coast at Dar-es-Salaam, reinforcing the theme of water and navigation within the same geographic region. The postmark from Dar-es-Salaam provides territorial authenticity, creating strong thematic and locational concordance between the stamp, the image, and the cancellation. This piece effectively represents East Africa’s hydrographic identity and colonial-era connectivity.

Yvert & Tellier: EA 52

Dhow on Lake Victoria (1938)

Country: Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika (British East Africa)

Issue: King George VI (Dhow on Lake Victoria) (Inscription: “KENYA UGANDA TANGANYIKA”)

Date of Issue: 11/04/1938

Postmark: Circular datestamp (CDS) – Dar-es-Salaam / Kenya Uganda and Tanganyika, date partially (year 1938) visible but consistent with the period of issue.

Postcard: Monochrome photographic illustration showing a coastal view of Dar-es-Salaam, with calm waters in the foreground, small sailing boats, and colonial-style buildings in the background. Palm trees frame the scene, emphasizing the tropical setting. Caption not visible but image clearly depicts the waterfront of Dar-es-Salaam.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp portrays a dhow, a traditional sailing vessel of East Africa, symbolizing maritime life along the Swahili coast. The postcard illustrates the harbor and waterfront of Dar-es-Salaam, a key port city in the region. The postmark from Dar-es-Salaam reinforces the geographic link, creating full thematic and territorial concordance between the stamp, the image, and the cancellation. This piece effectively represents the cultural and economic significance of Indian Ocean navigation in British East Africa.

Yvert & Tellier: EA 51