Maxicard Liberty Bell (1960)

 

Country: USA
Issue: Liberty Bell – Air Mail
Date of Issue: Jun 10 1960

Postmark: First Day Cancelation with oval pictoral – Miami, FLA - Jun 10 1960

Postcard: Vintage color illustration of the Liberty Bell displayed on a wooden stand inside Independence Hall, Philadelphia. The bell’s iconic crack and engraved inscription are clearly visible, emphasizing its historical significance as a symbol of American independence. The caption at the top reads “LIBERTY BELL – INDEPENDENCE HALL PHILADELPHIA PA. PH-25,” reinforcing the location and theme. (Edition Colourpicture)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
There is strong thematic concordance because both the stamp and the postcard feature the Liberty Bell, an enduring symbol of American independence. The postcard shows the bell inside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, emphasizing its historical context, while the stamp reproduces the same iconic object. Geographic concordance is partial: the First Day of Issue cancellation is from Miami, Florida, which differs from the bell’s actual location in Philadelphia. However, the temporal concordance is perfect, as the cancellation date matches the official issue date. Overall, this card meets thematic and temporal requirements for a maximum card, with geographic concordance limited to the country level.

Yvert & Tellier: US PA56

Maximum Card New York - Downtown Manhattan Skyline (1956)

Country: USA

Issue: Air Mail – Statue of Liberty and New York Skyline – 15¢
Date of Issue: Aug 20, 1947

Postmark: Duplex Cancel (with Shoe-Print Killer) – NEW YORK, N.Y. – G.P.O. (General Post Office) – MAY 17, 1956 – 8 PM

Postcard: Color illustration of the downtown Manhattan skyline as seen from Staten Island Ferry, featuring prominent skyscrapers and waterfront structures. In the foreground, a ferry boat navigates near the piers, while the background showcases iconic Art Deco towers and office buildings, emphasizing New York City’s architectural grandeur of the mid-20th century. Caption at the top reads: “DOWNTOWN SKYLINE FROM STATEN ISLAND FERRY – NEW YORK CITY.” (Edition Colourpicture)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Excellent thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp depicts the Statue of Liberty and the New York skyline, symbolizing the city’s role as a gateway to America, while the postcard illustrates the same urban theme with a detailed view of Manhattan’s skyline from the harbor. The cancellation from New York City’s General Post Office nine years after the issue — it remains within the valid postal period for the stamp, ensuring acceptable temporal concordance for a historical maximum card.

Yvert & Tellier: US PA37