Yt: PH 444
Stamp: Philippines – Regular issue featuring the Main Building of the University of Santo Tomas – 5 Centavos, carmine‑rose (Issue date: Nov 13, 1956)
Postmark: Manila – Circular date stamp “JAN 22 1959 – PHILIPPINES”
Postcard: Colorized printed postcard depicting the Main Building of the University of Santo Tomas (Manila), presented in a wide architectural landscape composition. The lower margin includes the caption “UNIVERSITY OF STO. TOMAS, MANILA, PHILIPPINES.” (edition: C.T. Photo-Colorit)
Concordance:
Thematic: Full thematic concordance. The stamp depicts the same landmark—the Main Building of the University of Santo Tomas - represented in the postcard’s illustration, forming a complete maximaphilic alignment.
Geographic: Both the stamp and the postmark originate from the Philippines. The postcard also represents a Philippine location (UST, Manila), ensuring perfect geographic consistency.
Temporal: The cancellation date (22 January 1959) falls within the valid period of use of the 5c definitive stamp depicting the UST Main Building. Although not a First Day Issue, it maintains proper temporal concordance for maximaphily.