Maximum Card Azaleas and Gravensteen

 

Yt:BE 962

Stamp: Belgique/België, "Floralies Gantoises / Gentse Floraliën 1955" issue, face value 2,50 F. The stamp depicts azaleas (a symbol of the Ghent Floralies) against a background of gothic architecture, specifically part of a series promoting the international horticultural exhibition in Ghent. Issued in 1955.02.15.

Postmark: Circular date stamp — “GENT / 15-2-55-9 / 1”. The cancellation originates from the city of Ghent (Gent) and is dated February 15, 1955. The cancellation is contemporary with the period of issue and the horticultural event.

Postcard: Monochrome vintage postcard depicting a wide-angle view of the Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts) in Ghent. The photograph captures the medieval fortress's massive stone walls, towers, and the surrounding tracks and vintage vehicles. 

Concordance:

Thematic: Excellent thematic concordance. The stamp promotes an event in Ghent (Floralies Gantoises) and features local architecture, while the postcard illustrates one of the city's most iconic landmarks, the Gravensteen castle. Both elements celebrate the heritage and culture of the city of Ghent.

Geographic: Absolute geographic concordance. The castle depicted is located in Ghent, the postage stamp was issued for use in Belgium specifically for a Ghent-based event, and the postmark originates from the Ghent post office. All elements are tied to the same specific urban location.

Temporal: Perfect temporal concordance. The cancellation is a first-day postmark dated February 15, 1955  which is the exact date of the stamp's release and the timing of the Floralies exhibition. The postcard, showing period-appropriate vehicles and urban infrastructure, reflects the mid-20th-century environment.

Maximumkarte Katholische Kathedrale in Freiburg im Breisgau

 

Yt:DE-FB 13

Stamp: Baden (French Occupation Zone) – Freiburg Minster (Freiburger Münster) – 1 Deutsche Mark, dark brown – Issue date: August 1947.

Postmark: Freiburg (Breisgau) 1 – Circular date stamp (Tagesstempel) – Date: 05.06.1948.

Postcard: Monochrome printed postcard depicting an elevated view of the Freiburg Minster and the surrounding rooftops of the Altstadt (Old Town), with the Black Forest hills in the background. (Edition Verlag Erwin Burda)

Concordance

Thematic: Full thematic concordance. The stamp depicts the Freiburger Münster (Freiburg Minster), and the postcard features a panoramic view of the same monument. Both elements focus exclusively on the same Gothic architectural landmark in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau, creating perfect visual and thematic harmony.

Geographic: Perfect geographic concordance. The stamp was issued specifically for the Baden region (French Occupation Zone), the postmark was applied in Freiburg (the city where the cathedral is located), and the postcard illustrates the cathedral itself and the Freiburg cityscape. There is total geographic alignment between the issuer, the place of cancellation, and the subject.

Temporal: Strong temporal concordance. The postmark is dated June 5, 1948. This period is highly significant as it predates the West German monetary reform of June 20, 1948, by only a few days. Using the 1 Mark stamp during its original validity, with a cancellation from the subject city during the occupation period, establishes an authentic and historically valuable temporal concordance.

Maximumkarte Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

 

Yt:DE-BE 92

Stamp: Berlin (West) – Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church (Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche) Reconstruction Fund – 4+1 pfennig, brown – Issue date: 1953.

Postmark: Berlin N 65 – Special cancellation "SONDERMARKE M.S. BERLIN" featuring an anchor symbol – Date: 12.03.1955.

Postcard: Monochrome printed postcard depicting the Tauentzienstraße and the original Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church before its destruction, inscribed: “Berlin. Tauentzienstraße und Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche.” (Edition Echte Fotografie)

Concordance

Thematic: Full thematic concordance. The stamp depicts the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church (dedicated to the reconstruction fund), and the postcard features the same church in its original form before World War II. Both elements focus exclusively on the same iconic Berlin architectural monument.

Geographic: Perfect geographic concordance. The stamp was issued by the Berlin postal service (Deutsche Post Berlin), the postmark was applied in a Berlin postal district (N 65), and the postcard illustrates the Tauentzienstraße, located in the heart of Berlin. There is a total geographic alignment between the place of issue, the cancellation, and the subject of the image.

Temporal: Strong temporal concordance. Although the stamp was originally issued in 1953, the postmark is dated March 12, 1955. In maximaphily, using a stamp still in circulation with a special cancellation from that era creates a valid temporal concordance, capturing Berlin’s post-war reconstruction period.

MaximumKarte Worms am Rhein, Dom

 

Yt:DE-FRP 8

Stamp: Rheinland-Pfalz, definitive issue, red, face value 24 Pf. (Issue: 1947). The stamp depicts the Worms Cathedral.

Postmark: Worms, Circular datestamp CDS – 19.04.1948

Postcard: Monochrome photographic view titled “Worms am Rhein Dom” (Edition Trinks & Co.)

Concordance:

Thematic: Excellent thematic concordance. The 24 Pf. stamp depicts the Worms Cathedral, and the postcard shows the same landmark in Worms, Germany.

Geographic: The postmark from Worms perfectly matches the subject of the postcard and the origin of the stamp, reinforcing geographic concordance.

Temporal: The postmark date (19 april 1948) falls within the valid postal period of the stamp (issued in 1947 under French occupation), ensuring temporal concordance.

Maxicard Campaign Against Leprosy - Padre Bento

 

Yt:BR 669

Stamp: Brazil, 1958. Postal tax (or commemorative) stamp from the series "Preservation of Children Against Hansen's Disease" (Leprosy). The design features a bust of Father Bento (Bento Dias Pacheco), known as the apostle to the lepers. Face value of 10 centavos, printed in green. (Issued: 24/11/1958)

Postmark: First Day of Issue (FDC) commemorative postmark, dated November 24, 1958. Applied in Rio de Janeiro - D.F. (Federal District). The circular cancellation features a geometric border design and the central "CORREIOS" inscription.

Postcard: Illustrated postcard in blue tones, reproducing a portrait of Father Bento Dias Pacheco. The image focuses on the subject's face, depicting him with a beard and clerical attire. (Edition unknown)

Concordance (Maximum Card Trilogy)

Thematic: Perfect. There is absolute harmony between the stamp, the postmark, and the postcard illustration, all dedicated to Father Bento and the campaign against Hansen's disease.

Geographic: Coherent. The postmark was applied in Rio de Janeiro, the then-capital and administrative center of the Brazilian Post, validating the national issue.

Temporal: Exact. The cancellation date strictly coincides with the first day of the stamp's circulation (11/24/1958), fulfilling the requirement for maximum simultaneity.

Postal Máximo Padre Manuel da Nobrega

 

Yt:BR 477

Stamp: Brazil, 1949. Commemorative issue for the "4th Centenary of the Founding of the City of Salvador and the General Government." The design features a profile bust of Father Manuel da Nóbrega, alongside the Jesuit monogram "IHS." Face value of 60 centavos, printed in violet. (Issued: 29/03/1949)

Postmark: Salvador - Circular date cancellation Postal service from "ENTREGA E COLETA - R.A. - BA" (Delivery and Picking), dated May 30, 1954. (DR - BA is an acronym identifying the Regional Directorate of Bahia, an office headquartered in the city of Salvador, capital of the state of Bahia. The abbreviation "DR" stands for Regional Directorate, while "BA" refers to the federative unit of Bahia).

Postcard: Sepia-toned postcard reproducing a bass-relief of Fr. Manuel da Nóbrega, captioned "Founder of São Paulo." The original artwork is signed by "F. Franco sculpsit" (Francisco Franco). Edition unknown

Concordance (Maximum Card Trilogy)

Thematic: Perfect. There is absolute convergence between Father Manuel da Nóbrega's effigy on the stamp, his sculptural representation on the postcard, and the historical significance of the figure in the founding of both Salvador and São Paulo.

Geographic: Coherent. The stamp celebrates the founding of Salvador, and the postal service postmark was applied in the same city, linking the seat of the General Government to the honoree.

Temporal: Compatible. The 1949 stamp was used with a 1954 postmark, a period when the stamp remained postally valid and circulated during the celebrations of the 4th Centenary of São Paulo, a city also founded by Nóbrega.

Postal máximo Jubileu Sacre Coeur Brasil

 

Yt: BR 701 / Scott: BR 916

Stamp: Brazil, 1961. Commemorative issue for the "50th Anniversary of the Sacré-Coeur de Marie Colleges in Brazil." The design features a map of Brazil in the background, overlaid by an open book bearing the congregation's coat of arms. Face value of 2.50 cruzeiros, printed in blue. (Issued in 13/03/1961)

Postmark: Special event or First Day of Issue (FDI) pictorial cancellation, dated March 31, 1961. Stamped in Rio de Janeiro (Guanabara). The postmark design reproduces the institute’s emblem: the Heart of Mary encircled by flames and thorns, topped by a cross and flanked by the Latin motto "SPES SALUS CONSOLATIO NOSTRA".

Postcard: Illustrated postcard reproducing the religious iconography of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The image shows a medium shot of the Virgin Mary in traditional attire (red tunic and blue mantle), pointing towards her radiant heart. (Edition unknown)

Concordance (Maximum Card Trilogy)

Thematic: Perfect. The stamp, the postmark, and the postcard illustration strictly converge on the same theme: the Sacred Heart of Mary congregation and its devotional symbolism.

Geographic: Coherent. The postmark was applied in Rio de Janeiro, one of the primary centers for the order's colleges in Brazil.

Temporal: Exact. The cancellation date (03/31/1961) aligns with the issue period and the institution's golden jubilee celebrations.

Postal Máximo Cristo Rei

 

Yt:BR 686

Edition Foto Postal Colombo

Stamp: Brazil, 1959. Commemorative issue for the "Universal Day of Thanksgiving" (Dia Universal de Ação de Graças). Face value of 2.50 cruzeiros, printed in blue and white. It features the Christ the Redeemer statue over a globe with the inscription "1909-1959 TE DEUM LAUDAMUS". (Issued in 1959).

Postmark: Commemorative pictorial cancellation, dated March 19, 1960. Stamped in Rio de Janeiro (Distrito Federal). The postmark design is circular, bearing the inscription "CONFERÊNCIA DISTRITAL DO ROTARY CLUB - RIO DE JANEIRO - D.F.".

Postcard: Photographic postcard showing a full-length, front-facing view of the Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado Mountain, including the access stairways and visitors at the base. (Edition by Foto Colombo).

Concordance

Thematic: Partial/Weak. While the stamp and the postcard show perfect thematic concordance (both illustrating the Christ the Redeemer Monument), the postmark diverges entirely from the religious or monumental theme, being dedicated exclusively to a Rotary Club administrative event.

Geographic: Exact. The illustrated monument (postcard and stamp) is located in Rio de Janeiro, the same location where the postmark was applied, fulfilling the locality requirement.

Temporal: Coherent. The postmark was applied in March 1960, a period when the 1959 stamp was still in full postal validity, although it does not constitute a first-day cancellation or a commemorative date linked to the monument.

Postal Máximo Padroeira do Brasil

 

Yt:BR 587

Stamp: Brazil, 1954. Commemorative issue for the "Centenary of the Proclamation of the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception and Marian Year". Face value of 1.20 cruzeiros, printed in blue. (Issued on 08/12/1954)

Postmark: First day pictorial cancellation, dated September 8, 1954. Stamped in Rio de Janeiro (Distrito Federal). The postmark design is circular, bearing the inscription "PADROEIRA DO BRASIL - CENTENÁRIO DA PROCLAMAÇÃO DA IMACULADA CONCEIÇÃO DE NOSSA SENHORA" and a stylized representation of the imperial crown surrounded by radiants.

Postcard: Illustrated postcard reproducing the religious iconography of the Immaculate Conception. The image shows a full-length depiction of the Virgin Mary in traditional attire (pink tunic and blue mantle), standing on clouds and surrounded by cherubs under a starry sky. (Edition Cromocart)

Concordance

Thematic: Perfect. The stamp, the postmark, and the postcard illustration strictly converge on the same theme: the dogmatic celebration and devotion to the Immaculate Conception.

Geographic: Coherent. The postmark was applied in Rio de Janeiro, then the federal capital and center for the Marian Year celebrations in Brazil.

Temporal: Exact. The use of a First Day Cancellation (09/08/1954) enhances the piece, fulfilling the highest standard of temporal concordance in Maximaphily.

Postal Máximo Madre Joana Angélica de Jesus

 

Yt:BR 815

Stamp: Brazil – Correios – Commemorative stamp issued for the Homenagem à Madre Joana Angélica de Jesus, honoring her historical role as one of the earliest Brazilian martyrs associated with the Independence movement. The design presents the stylized figure of Madre Joana Angélica wearing her religious habit, rendered in blue tones against a light background. Issued on 3 May 1967, the stamp forms part of a postal tribute to significant national figures from Brazil’s colonial and independence-era history.

Postmark: Guanabara – Primeiro Dia de Circulação – Circular first‑day cancellation dated 3 MAI 67, inscribed with “CORREIOS – GB,” marking the official debut of the stamp issue. The cancellation confirms its postal use on the exact day of release and is characteristic of Brazilian first‑day commemorative obliterations of the 1960s.

A second cancellation, also dated 3 de Maio de 1967, features an illustrated homage to Madre Joana Angélica, with decorative stars and a depiction of the religious figure, reinforcing the thematic and ceremonial purpose of the issue.

Postcard: Cream‑toned first‑day postcard reproducing an engraved representation of Madre Joana Angélica de Jesus, shown in her religious habit and framed within an oval border. The illustration is executed in a blue line‑drawing style typical of mid‑20th‑century commemorative Brazilian philatelic artwork. The lower inscription identifies her as the “Primeira Heroína da Independência do Brasil,” highlighting her historical relevance. The postcard was produced as part of a coordinated philatelic tribute, with edition unkown.

Concordance

Thematic: There is complete thematic concordance among all components. The stamp, both postmarks, and the postcard illustration are dedicated to the same historical figure—Madre Joana Angélica de Jesus - celebrating her symbolic role in Brazil’s struggle for independence. The unified religious and patriotic iconography establishes a cohesive thematic identity throughout the piece.

Geographic: Geographic coherence is fully preserved. The stamp is of Brazilian origin, and both cancellations were applied in Guanabara, the issuing authority for first‑day material at the time. Although the postcard’s printing reference indicates a French atelier, its subject, purpose, and postal use are entirely Brazilian, ensuring geographic unity in meaning and circulation.

Temporal: Temporal concordance is exact. The cancellations dated 3 May 1967 coincide perfectly with the official issue date of the commemorative stamp, confirming first‑day use. The postcard design corresponds to the same commemorative release, and all elements align within the same historical and postal timeframe.

Tarjeta Máxima Juan Ruiz de Alarcón y Mendoza

 

Yt: ES 801 / Edifil: ES 1074

Stamp: Spain – Correos – Definitive stamp from the “Portraits (1950-1953)” series (20 cts), printed in violet‑blue tones and featuring the engraved profile of Juan Ruiz de Alarcón y Mendoza. Issued 01.09.1950

Postmark: Madrid – Servicio Filatélico de Correos – Circular cancellation dated 26 JUL 54, bearing the official emblem of the philatelic service: a stylized postal horn surmounted by a crown. The marking confirms processing through the central philatelic office in the Spanish capital, a frequent origin point for specially prepared philatelic items.

Postcard: Cream‑tone postcard illustrating a finely executed engraved portrait of Juan Ruiz de Alarcón y Mendoza dressed in period attire, with attention drawn to the elaborate ruffled collar and the Renaissance‑style shading. The portrait is rendered in dark sepia/black ink, occupying the upper half of the card, and designed in a traditional Spanish academic style of the 19th–20th century. (Edition Laboratoires La Biomarine, Dieppe)

Concordance

Thematic: There is perfect thematic concordance between the elements of the piece. The stamp, belonging to Spain’s “Portraits (1950–1953)” definitive series, depicts Juan Ruiz de Alarcón y Mendoza, a prominent writer and playwright of the Spanish Golden Age. The postcard also presents an engraved portrait of Juan Ruiz de Alarcón, rendered in a classic academic style. Both images focus on the same historical figure, reinforcing a unified thematic representation centred on Spanish literature, the Baroque period, and the cultural legacy of one of Spain’s major dramatists. This creates a coherent and intentional philatelic composition.

Geographic: Geographic coherence is entirely consistent. Both the stamp and the subject portrayed on the postcard originate from Spain, and the postmark is from Madrid, applied by the Servicio Filatélico de Correos. Even though the postcard edition (“Laboratoires La Biomarine, Dieppe”) comes from France, the artistic subject is unmistakably Spanish, and therefore the geographic axis of the piece remains Spanish. The philatelic operation through Madrid further anchors the item to Spain, ensuring geographic unity in its postal and cultural context. 

Temporal: Temporal concordance is complete and correct. The stamp was issued on 1 September 1950, and the cancellation is dated 26 July 1954, a time frame in which the stamp was fully valid for postal use. This ensures chronological compatibility between the philatelic emission date and the postal cancellation. The portrait style of the postcard, although produced mid‑20th century, aligns historically with the subject (17th century) and fits comfortably within the typical timeframe for special philatelic and portrait postcards of the 1950s. Thus, all components - stamp, cancellation, and postcard—coexist within a coherent and historically compatible period.

Maxicard Santo Cristo LePanto

 

Yt:ES 965

Stamp: Spain – Correios – Commemorative stamp for the "1st International Philately Congress (CIF-60)" in Barcelona, depicting the "Santo Cristo de Lepanto." The design features the image of the crucified Christ in red/pink tones against a greenish background. Issued in March 3, 1960, this stamp is part of a series celebrating the philatelic congress and highlighting Barcelona's religious and historical heritage.

Postmark: Barcelona – 1er Congreso Internacional de Filatelia – Circular cancellation dated March 3, 1960 (-3 MAR 60), featuring the "CIF" logo and stylized olive branches. The marking is specific to the event held in the Catalan capital, confirming its postal use during the congress period.

Postcard: Sepia-toned postcard reproducing the "Historic and Miraculous Image of the Santo Cristo de Lepanto," venerated in the Cathedral Basilica of Barcelona. The central composition focuses on the Gothic sculpture of the crucified Christ, accompanied on the side by an illustration of the galley "La Real" of John of Austria, linking the image to the historic Battle of Lepanto. 

Concordance

Thematic: There is perfect thematic harmony between the stamp and the postcard, as both depict the same iconic figure: the Santo Cristo de Lepanto venerated in Barcelona. The inclusion of the galley on the postcard reinforces the historical context that gives the image its name, while the stamp uses it as a symbol for the local philatelic congress.

Geographic: The spatial coherence is absolute, uniting the origin of the image (Barcelona Cathedral), the location of the congress (Barcelona), and the origin of the cancellation postmark, all situated within the same Spanish city.

Temporal: The cancellation dated March 3, 1960, is fully compatible with the stamp's issue date (March 1960) and the period of postal validity for this specific event, establishing an exact chronological relationship between all elements.

Maxicard Father Rafael Almanza

 

Yt:CO 555

Edition unknown

Stamp: Colombia – Airmail commemorative issue “1840 – Homenaje 1927 al Precursor Rafael Almanza”, 10 centavos, green‑black and olive, depicting Rafael Almansa Riaño in clerical attire with the church of Pineda in the background. Issued in 23.10.1958

Postmark: Bogotá – circular postmark “ADMÓN PPAL. CORREOS / BOGOTÁ – DESPACHO EXTERIOR”, dated 15.7.59, corresponding to the Colombian airmail service of the period and fully consistent with the year of issue of the commemorative stamp.

Postcard: Monochrome printed postcard showing a full‑length depiction Rafael Almanza Riaño in clerical attire with the church of Pineda in the background. Edition unknown.

Concordance:

Thematic: The stamp depicts Rafael Almanza Riaño alongside the church of Pineda, and the postcard likewise presents the same religious figure with the same ecclesiastical setting. This produces perfect thematic alignment, with a complete correspondence of subject, identity, and visual context.

Geographic: The cancellation originates from Bogotá, the city where Rafael Almanza Riaño lived, exercised his ministry, and became widely venerated. Although the church of Pineda shown on both stamp and postcard is not located in Bogotá, all three components - stamp, postmark, and illustration—are tied to the Colombian national religious landscape and to Almanza’s cultural sphere. Geographic concordance is therefore strong, though not site‑specific.

Temporal: The postmark date 15 July 1959 is fully consistent with the postal validity of the commemorative airmail stamp issued on 23 October 1958. While not a first‑day cancellation, it represents correct contemporary usage, fulfilling maximaphilic temporal requirements.

Maximum card Mariazell (Styria)

Yt:AT 703

Stamp: Austria – Definitive issue “Landscape Views” – 40 Groschen, carmine-red, depicting the railway viaduct at Krauss–Viadukt on the Semmeringbahn, one of the most emblematic Alpine railway structures (Issue: 10/12/1947).

Postmark: Mariazell (Styria) – Circular cancellation “MARIAZELL / Steiermark – 13.7.48–14”, applied in the post‑war period, bearing in its lower inscription the designation “Steiermark – Wintersportplatz”, referring to the region’s status as an Alpine winter sports centre.

Postcard: Monochrome photographic postcard depicting a panoramic winter view of Mariazell, showing the town nestled in a snow‑covered Alpine valley. The composition centres on the basilica complex, surrounded by clustered traditional buildings, with the backdrop dominated by the imposing Hochschwab massif and its snow‑mantled slopes. The photograph shows high contrast typical of Alpine winter imagery and includes the printed caption “MARIAZELL” in the upper left corner.

Concordance:

Thematic: The stamp illustrates Alpine railway engineering at the Semmering region, while the postcard portrays the Alpine town of Mariazell, both belonging to the broader thematic universe of Austria’s mountainous landscape and Alpine identity. Although not the same location, both elements harmonize around the visual and cultural characterization of the Austrian Alps. Thematic concordance is therefore related but not direct.

Geographic: The postmark originates from Mariazell, matching precisely the locality represented in the postcard’s photographic view. The stamp, however, depicts a location in the Semmering area, several tens of kilometres away. Geographic concordance is thus partial: strong alignment between postcard and cancellation, but not between stamp and image.

Temporal: The cancellation date 13.7.1948 falls fully within the valid postal period of the 1948 Austrian definitive issue. Although not a first‑day usage, it constitutes correct temporal concordance with no inconsistencies.

Maxicard Breslau Rathaus (Town Hall)

 

Yt:DR 610

Stamp: Germany – Commemorative issue “Breslau – Deutsches Turn‑ und Sportfest 1938” – 12 Pfennig, carmine‑red, featuring a stylized architectural composition of the Breslau Rathaus (Town Hall), rendered in linear engraving.

(Issue: 01.01.1938) [touchstamps.com]

Postmark: Breslau – Circular cancellation “BRESLAU * 1 / Deutsches Turn‑ u. Sportfest 1938 – 23.7.38–12”, applied during the national sports festival hosted in the city that year.

Postcard: Monochrome photographic postcard depicting the Rathaus von Breslau (Town Hall of Breslau), presented in a wide architectural composition capturing the full Gothic‑Renaissance façade, adjacent tower, and surrounding urban activity. The lower margin bears the printed caption “BRESLAU. Rathaus.” The card displays strong contrast and sharp detail typical of high‑quality architectural photography from the period.

Concordance

Thematic: The stamp commemorates the 1938 Deutsches Turn‑ und Sportfest, held in Breslau, while the postcard depicts the Rathaus, one of the city’s most iconic civic landmarks. Both elements refer directly to Breslau’s urban identity and its role as host of the national sports festival, creating a strong thematic alignment.

Geographic: Both the stamp and the postmark originate from Breslau, and the postcard equally presents a prominent architectural landmark of the same city. There is therefore complete geographic concordance between all three components: stamp, cancellation, and postcard image.

Temporal: The postmark date (23.07.1938) falls within the valid postal period of the issue (placed in circulation on 01.01.1938) and coincides with the opening day of the Deutsches Turn‑ und Sportfest 1938. This establishes full temporal concordance, with the postal use occurring during the commemorated event — a condition highly valued in maximaphily.

Adolf Hitler - 10th anniversary of the National Socialist seizure of power

 

Yt:DE-GO 88

Edition Echte fotografie

Stamp: Generalgouvernement (German‑administered territory in occupied Poland) – Definitive issue featuring the official profile portrait of Adolf Hitler, 20 Groschen, inscribed “DEUTSCHES REICH – GENERALGOUVERNEMENT”. (Issue: 1941)

Postmark: Generalgouvernement – Commemorative special cancellation 10th anniversary of the National Socialist seizure of power in 1933 - KRAKAU - 30/01/1943 .

Postcard: Monochrome real‑photo postcard presenting a formal profile portrait of Adolf Hitler era, printed in sepia tones with scalloped margins typical of early‑1940s German photographic postcard production. The portrait follows the official representational style commonly used in state‑issued photographic cards of the period. (Edition: Echte Fotografie)

Concordance

Thematic: The thematic concordance remains strong. Both the stamp and the postcard present the same official profile portrait used in the 20‑Groschen definitive issue of the Generalgouvernement, ensuring direct subject correspondence between stamp and postcard — a key maximaphilic requirement.

The postmark, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the National Socialist seizure of power (30 January 1933), includes the swastika, a historical emblem of the Nazi regime. While the postmark does not reproduce the same portrait as the stamp and postcard, it remains an official state cancellation from the same political and administrative context, reinforcing the documentary unity of the piece.

Thus, even though the postmark is symbolically different, it is thematically compatible within the framework of official postal imagery of the period.

Geographic: Geographic concordance is excellent. The stamp was issued for use in the Generalgouvernement, the postcard originates from the same administrative environment, and the commemorative cancellation was applied in Krakau (Cracow), the capital of the territory at that time.

All components are therefore grounded in the same geographic space, conforming fully to FIP guidelines for location coherence.

Temporal: Temporal concordance is fully respected. The special cancellation dated 30 January 1943 falls squarely within the normal postal validity period of the 1941 definitive issue. The postcard is likewise contemporaneous, belonging to the same early‑1940s photographic production period.

Together, these elements form a properly synchronized maximum card, combining stamp, postmark, and postcard all within the legitimate circulation window of the issue.

Adolf Hitler - Krakau – Mozart Tage – 1941

 

Yt:DE-GO 84 MiNr. 73

Stamp: Generalgouvernement (German‑administered territory in occupied Poland) – Definitive issue featuring the official profile portrait of Adolf Hitler, 8 Groschen, deep blue, inscribed “DEUTSCHES REICH – GENERALGOUVERNEMENT”. (Issue: 1941)

Postmark: Generalgouvernement – Commemorative special cancellation “KRAKAU – MOZART‑TAGE – 8.–14. DEZ. 1941”.

This Sonderstempel was created for the Mozart Days held in Kraków from 8 to 14 December 1941, marking the 150th anniversary of the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1791–1941). The design includes the image of a grand piano, clearly distinguishing it from a standard circular date stamp and underlining its purely cultural commemorative purpose.

Postcard: Monochrome real‑photo postcard presenting a formal profile portrait of Adolf Hitler era, printed in sepia tones with scalloped margins typical of early‑1940s German photographic postcard production. The portrait follows the official representational style commonly used in state‑issued photographic cards of the period. (Edition: Echte Fotografie)

Concordance

Thematic: The thematic concordance is strong. Both the stamp and the postcard display Adolf Hitler in an identical official pose, fulfilling the essential maximaphilic requirement of direct subject correspondence between card and stamp.

The commemorative postmark, while not depicting the same subject, is an official cultural cancellation used within the same administrative framework and time period, providing valid historical contextualisation. Although not thematically identical, it remains compatible with the broader documentary environment of the issue.

Geographic: The geographic concordance is excellent. The stamp was issued for use in the Generalgouvernement, the postcard originates from the same political‑administrative environment, and the special cancellation was applied in Krakau (Cracow), the capital of that territory at the time. All components are thus firmly anchored in the same geographic area, meeting FIP principles for location consistency.

Temporal: Temporal concordance is fully respected. The special cancellation dates from the Mozart Days of 8–14 December 1941, well within the normal period of postal validity of the 1941 definitive issue. The postcard is likewise contemporary to the period represented.

Together, these elements form a correctly synchronized maximum card created during the legitimate circulation window of the stamp.

Winter Relief: Modern Buildings - Germany Hall, Berlin

 

Yt: DR 586

Stamp: Germany – Deutsches Reich – Winter Relief Issue “Modern Buildings – Deutschlandhalle, Berlin”, 6 Pf, reddish‑brown, depicting the Deutschlandhalle, the monumental multifunctional hall inaugurated in 1935 and emblematic of Germany’s modernist architecture of the period. (Issue: 26 October 1936)

Postmark: Germany – Berlin – Circular date cancellation “BERLIN” – 26 February 1937

Postcard: Monochrome real‑photo postcard depicting the Deutschlandhalle in Berlin. The overall composition reflects the documentary photographic style characteristic of German real‑photo view cards of the 1930s. (Edition: Echte Fotografie)

Concordance

Thematic: The thematic concordance is excellent: the stamp depicts the Deutschlandhalle; the postcard shows a photographic view of the same architectural landmark; and the Berlin cancellation directly relates to the building’s location. All three elements converge on a single, well‑defined architectural subject, fulfilling the essential principles of maximaphily.

Geographic: All components — stamp, Berlin postmark, and postcard illustration — are firmly anchored in the same city. The cancellation from Berlin provides precise geographic authenticity and aligns perfectly with the location of the Deutschlandhalle, ensuring full geographic concordance.

Temporal: The postmark date (26 February 1937) falls well within the postal validity period of the Winter Relief issue released on 26 October 1936. This close temporal proximity ensures proper chronological concordance for a maximum card created with a stamp used during its contemporary period of circulation.

Maximum Card 250 Years Berlin Academy Of Science - Wilhelm von Humboldt

 

Yt:DD 18

Stamp: Germany – Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR) – Commemorative series “250 Years Berlin Academy of Science – Wilhelm von Humboldt”, 8 Pf, carmine‑red, showing an engraved portrait of Wilhelm von Humboldt associated with the tercentenary celebration of the Academy of Sciences in Berlin. (Issue: 10.07.1950)

Postmark: Germany – Commemorative postmark “DEUTSCHE AKADEMIE DER WISSENSCHAFTEN ZU BERLIN – 250 JAHRE” – 09.12.1950

Special cancellation created for the 250th anniversary of the Berlin Academy of Sciences. Its commemorative inscription directly relates to Humboldt’s role in the institution, clearly distinguishing it from a standard circular date stamp.

Postcard: Monochrome printed illustration presenting a classical portrait drawing labelled “WILHELM VON HUMBOLDT – Goethes Freunde. IV.” The depiction follows the traditional academic portrait format associated with early 19th‑century German cultural editions, highlighting Humboldt’s likeness in a detailed half‑length composition. (Edition: unknown)

Concordance:

Thematic: The thematic concordance is outstanding, as all three elements focus on the same historical figure and his scholarly legacy: the stamp honours Wilhelm von Humboldt in connection with the Berlin Academy of Sciences, the postcard presents a portrait of Wilhelm von Humboldt, and the commemorative postmark marks the 250th anniversary of the same institution. Together, these components converge precisely on Humboldt and his academic contributions, forming a perfect triple concordance fully aligned with maximaphily standards.

Geographic: The thematic commemorative stamp, the Berlin Academy anniversary postmark, and the cultural portrait postcard are all connected to Berlin, the city central to Humboldt’s intellectual and institutional activity. This ensures geographic coherence in full accordance with FIP maximaphily guidelines.

Temporal: The postmark date (09.12.1950) occurs within the normal postal validity period of the 1950 commemorative issue, ensuring proper temporal concordance for a maximum card produced during the same year as the stamp’s release.

Maxicard Old Town Hall, Leipzig

 

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Stamp: Germany – Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR) – Commemorative series “Recovered Historic Buildings – Old Town Hall, Leipzig”, 15 Pf, violet, depicting the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), a landmark Renaissance building in the historical centre of Leipzig. (Issue: 14.11.1955)

Postmark: Germany – Commemorative illustrated postmark “LEIPZIG – LEIPZIGER MESSE” – 08.03.1956. Special cancellation showing a stylised representation of the Old Town Hall of Leipzig, corresponding precisely to the architectural subject depicted on the stamp and on the postcard. The presence of the illustration identifies it clearly as a commemorative or special postmark, not a standard circular date stamp.

Postcard: Monochrome photographic illustration depicting the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) in Leipzig, presented in a frontal panoramic view that emphasises the length of the Renaissance façade, the arcaded ground floor and the central tower with its characteristic cupola. The image reflects the documentary architectural style typical of mid‑20th‑century German publishers. (Edition: Graphokopie)

Concordance:

Thematic: The thematic concordance is outstanding, as the stamp depicts the Old Town Hall of Leipzig, the postcard presents a photographic view of the same building, and the commemorative illustrated postmark features the identical architectural subject. Together, these three elements align perfectly around the same landmark, forming a triple concordance fully compliant with maximaphily standards.

Geographic: All elements — stamp, commemorative illustrated postmark and postcard illustration — are directly linked to Leipzig, the exact locality represented. The “LEIPZIG – LEIPZIGER MESSE” special cancellation reinforces geographic authenticity, entirely in accordance with FIP maximaphily criteria.

Temporal: The postmark date (08.03.1956) falls well within the valid postal usage period of the 1955 issue, ensuring proper temporal concordance for a maximum card produced with a commemorative stamp circulating over multiple years.