Miximumkarten Katholische Kathedrale in Freiburg im Breisgau

 

Yt:DE-FB 13

Edition Verlag Erwin Burda

Maximumkarten Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

 

Yt:DE-BE 92

Edition Echte Fotografie

MaximumKarte Worms am Rhein, Dom

 

Yt:DE-FRP 8

Edition Trinks & Co.

Maxicard Campaign Against Leprosy - Padre Bento

 

Yt:BR 669

Edition unknown

Postal Máximo Padre Manuel da Nobrega

 

Yt:BR 477

Edition unknown

Postal máximo Jubileu Sacre Coeur Brasil

 

Yt:BR 701

Edition unknown

Postal Máximo Cristo Rei

 

Yt:BR 686

Edition Foto Postal Colombo

Postal Máximo Padroeira do Brasil

 

Yt:BR 587

Edition Cromocart

Postal Máximo Madre Joana Angélica de Jesus

 

Yt:BR 815

Edition unknown

Carte Maximum Juan Ruiz de Alarcón y Mendoza

 

Yt:ES 801

Edition Les Maximaphiles Français

Maxicard Santo Cristo LePanto

 

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

 

Yt:DD 231

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.

Maximum Card City Gate of Wangen

Yt:DE-FWH 16

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.