Maxicard Tornado in Oklahoma (2005)

Country: USA

Issue: Cloudscapes – Cumulonimbus with Tornado – 37¢
Date of Issue: Oct 10, 2004

Postmark: Pictorial cancellation – TWISTER MUSEUM STATION – WAKITA, OKLAHOMA 73771 – MAY 28, 2005

Postcard: Dramatic color photograph of a tornado funnel descending from a dark cumulonimbus cloud over a rural Oklahoma landscape at sunset. The swirling column of dust and debris is illuminated by the fading light, creating a striking and intense atmospheric scene. The caption “Oklahoma” appears prominently at the top in elegant script, reinforcing the state identity. (Edition Prairie Production Co.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Excellent thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp depicts a cumulonimbus cloud with a tornado, and the postcard shows a real tornado in Oklahoma, a state historically associated with severe storms and tornado activity. The pictorial cancellation from Wakita, OK—home to the Twister Museum—provides strong geographic relevance to the tornado theme. Although the cancellation date (May 28, 2005) is several months after the official issue date (October 10, 2004), this falls within acceptable limits for maximum cards, preserving thematic and geographic alignment despite the temporal gap.

Yvert et Tellier: US 3600

Maxicard Oklahoma City (2002)

 Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from America – Oklahoma (State Series) – 34¢
Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – APR 4, 2002 – 73125

Postcard: Color photograph of the Oklahoma City skyline under a partly cloudy sky, featuring modern high-rise buildings and office towers in the downtown area. The caption “OKLAHOMA CITY – OKLAHOMA” appears prominently in gold lettering at the top left, reinforcing the city and state identity.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp is part of the Greetings from America series dedicated to Oklahoma, and the postcard illustrates the capital city’s skyline, symbolizing the state’s urban center. The cancellation from Oklahoma City, OK, on the official date of issue ensures full temporal and geographic alignment, meeting all requirements for a true maximum card.