Oregon Landscape - Portland

Country: USA

Issue: Oregon Statehood – 150th Anniversary – 44¢
Date of Issue: January 14, 2009

Postmark: First Day of Issue pictorial cancellation – OREGON – January 14, 2009 – Portland, OR 97208

Postcard: Color photograph of a dramatic sunset over the Oregon coast, featuring rugged sea stacks rising from the ocean and their dark silhouettes reflected on the wet sand. The sky glows with warm golden and orange tones, contrasting with the dark rock formations and the gentle waves washing ashore. The caption “Oregon” appears in elegant script at the bottom left, reinforcing the state identity.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Excellent thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp commemorates Oregon’s 150th anniversary of statehood and depicts a scenic Oregon landscape, while the postcard shows one of the state’s iconic coastal views, symbolizing its natural beauty. The First Day of Issue cancellation from Portland, OR, on the official date of release ensures full temporal and geographic alignment, meeting all requirements for a true maximum card.

Yvert et Tellier: US 4137

Maxi Postcard Mount Hood, Oregon’s highest peak (2002)

Country: USA

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

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – SALEM, OR – APR 4, 2002 – 97301

Postcard: Color photograph of Mount Hood, Oregon’s highest peak, covered in snow and illuminated by the warm hues of a sunset sky with orange and pink clouds. The foreground shows dark silhouettes of evergreen trees, emphasizing the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The caption “Oregon” appears prominently in elegant script across the top, reinforcing the state identity.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp is part of the Greetings from America series dedicated to Oregon, and the postcard depicts Mount Hood, one of the state’s most iconic landmarks. The cancellation from Salem, OR (the state capital) on the official date of issue ensures full temporal and geographic alignment, meeting all requirements for a true maximum card.