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quarta-feira, 4 de novembro de 2026

Postal máximo 700 Anos da Ordem de Cristo

 

Infante D. Henrique estilizado, com embarcação dos Descobrimentos ostentando a Cruz de Cristo.

Selo: Portugal, €1,00, «700 Anos da Ordem de Cristo», 14.03.2019.

Postal: Ilustração de Susana Andrade; edição do Núcleo de Filatelia de Faro, s.d.

Obliteração: Porto, 14.03.2019, carimbo de 1.º dia «Ordem de Cristo — 700 Anos».

Concordância: De assunto e temporal, pela evocação comum da Ordem de Cristo e pela obliteração no primeiro dia.



sábado, 31 de outubro de 2026

O Infante D. Henrique e a Cruz de Cristo

 

Infante D. Henrique estilizado e embarcação com a Cruz de Cristo.

Selo: Portugal, N20g, personalizado «O Infante D. Henrique e o Algarve», 2009.

Postal: Susana Andrade; Núcleo de Filatelia de Faro, s.d.

Obliteração: Carimbo comemorativo, no 1.º dia de N20g, personalizado «O Infante D. Henrique e o Algarve», 26.09.2009.

Concordância: De assunto e temporal, pela imagem comum e pela data.



quarta-feira, 28 de outubro de 2026

Postal Máximo Sobrinhos do Donald – Disney

 

Os três sobrinhos do Donald, com bonés e camisolas de cores diferentes.

Selo: Portugal, 53$00, sobrinhos do Donald, Disney 18.10.2001.

Postal: «Walt Disney – Os sobrinhos do Donald: Luisinho, Zezinho e Huguinho», sem editor, s.d.

Obliteração: Portimão, 19.10.2001, comemorativa da «Portimão 2001 – VI Exposição Nacional Filatélica Juvenil», com representação dos sobrinhos do Donald.

Concordância: Os sobrinhos do Donald no selo, no postal e no carimbo.

sábado, 24 de outubro de 2026

Postal Máximo Tio Patinhas – Disney


Tio Patinhas de cartola e bengala, junto de um símbolo de dólar de grandes dimensões, sobre fundo verde.

Selo: Portugal, 53$00, Tio Patinhas, Disney, 18.10.2001.

Postal: Nuova Arti Grafiche Ricordi, n.º 202969, © Disney, impresso em Itália, s.d.

Obliteração: Portimão, 23.10.2001, comemorativa da «Portimão 2001 – VI Exposição Nacional Filatélica Juvenil», com representação do Tio Patinhas.

Concordância: Tio Patinhas no selo, no postal e no carimbo.


terça-feira, 21 de abril de 2026

A Iconografia da Caravela Latina: Postal Máximo Comemorativo dos 500 Anos do Regresso de Bartolomeu Dias

 

Selo: Bloco comemorativo "5.º Centenário dos Descobrimentos - 500 Anos do Regresso da Viagem de Bartolomeu Dias (2.º Grupo)", composto por dois selos de 27$00: "1488 Bartolomeu Dias dobra o Cabo da Boa Esperança" e "1488 Bartolomeu Dias regressa a Lisboa" (Emissão CTT, 03.02.1988). Obliteração: Lisboa, 03.02.1988 (Carimbo comemorativo ilustrado com a silhueta de uma caravela de pano latino e a legenda "500 Anos do Regresso da Viagem de Bartolomeu Dias"). Postal: Reprodução artística de caravelas portuguesas a navegar junto a uma costa arborizada, ostentando a Cruz de Cristo nas velas. (Edição provável dos "Maximafilistas Portugueses).
 
Concordância: Tripla (Assunto, Lugar e Tempo).

O regresso de Bartolomeu Dias a Lisboa, em dezembro de 1488, consagrou o sucesso absoluto da missão que desvendou a passagem para o Oceano Índico. Após dobrar o histórico Cabo das Tormentas — rebatizado como Cabo da Boa Esperança —, a expedição provou cientificamente a ligação entre os oceanos Atlântico e Índico. Este feito redefiniu a cartografia global da época e estabeleceu as bases técnicas essenciais para a posterior viagem de Vasco da Gama rumo à Índia.
A caravela de pano latino desempenhou um papel vital no sucesso desta viagem de regresso à pátria. A extraordinária capacidade deste tipo de embarcação para navegar com ventos desfavoráveis através da técnica da bolina permitiu à tripulação enfrentar as correntes e os regimes de ventos contrários do Atlântico Sul. O desenho do seu casco e a flexibilidade da sua mastreação garantiram a segurança dos marinheiros e a integridade dos relatórios geográficos fundamentais apresentados à coroa portuguesa.




quarta-feira, 25 de março de 2026

Maximum Card Rhein-Ruhr Harbour Duisburg

 
Yt:DE 1390

Stamps: Germany, 275th anniversary of the Port of Duisburg. 100 Pfennig: Features a stylized and colorful illustration of industrial and port facilities, including cranes, a power plant cooling tower, and a coal mine, symbolizing the economic infrastructure of the Rhein-Ruhr region. Issued on 12.09.1991.

Postmark: Commemorative first-day cancellation - DUISBURG 13 / LEINEN LOS! / 275 JAHRE FEIER / RHEIN-RUHR / HAFEN / DUISBURG - 12. 9. 1991. The cancellation includes the event logo "Leinen los!" (Cast off!) and originates from Duisburg, coinciding exactly with the date of issue and the commemorative event. (Neste link, pode encontrar detalhes adicionais sobre a particularidade deste carimbo de transição postal da reunificação alemã)

Postcard: Commemorative postcard featuring a large-scale photograph of port operations in Duisburg. The composition is dominated by large metal cargo cranes on rails, positioned along the quay alongside barges and bulk materials, reflecting the industrial activity of the inland port. Edition Deutsche Maxiphil

Concordance:

Thematic: Excellent thematic concordance. Both the stamp and the postcard photograph focus on the port infrastructure and logistics of Duisburg, creating a visual and conceptual unity centered on the 275th anniversary of the port.

Geographic: Absolute geographic concordance. The stamp was issued to celebrate the Port of Duisburg, and the postmark originates from the city of Duisburg itself. The industrial iconography of the postcard faithfully reflects the urban landscape of the Ruhr region.

Temporal: Perfect temporal concordance. The postmark date of September 12, 1991, corresponds to the first day of circulation for the 275th-anniversary commemorative issue of the Duisburg Rhein-Ruhr Port.


segunda-feira, 9 de março de 2026

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.

domingo, 1 de fevereiro de 2026

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

 



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

 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)

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

 

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.   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)
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.


sábado, 31 de janeiro de 2026

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

 

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.
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.

quarta-feira, 28 de janeiro de 2026

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.


sábado, 24 de janeiro de 2026

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.

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Maximum card Mariazell (Styria)

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,

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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.