Carte Postale Maximum Rouen martyred city ( Devastated Cities)

 

Yt:FR 745

Stamp: France – Devastated Cities (“Villes Martyrs”) – Rouen, martyred city – 1 franc, violet‑blue

(Issue date: 5 November 1945)

Postmark: Rouen – Circular date stamp reading “ROUEN – 5 NOV 1945”, matching the exact first day of issue.

Postcard: Monochrome printed postcard depicting the Pont Transbordeur of Rouen, showing the metal pylons and suspended gondola structure over the Seine, with the cityscape and cathedral spire visible in the background. Printed caption: “116. ROUEN — Le Pont transbordeur.”

(Edition unknown, typical early 20th‑century French postcard.)

Concordance

Thematic: Strong thematic concordance.

The stamp portrays a war‑damaged view of Rouen, while the postcard shows one of the city’s iconic architectural structures—the Transbordeur Bridge—together forming a coherent representation of Rouen’s urban identity. Both elements align directly with the same locality and historical urban setting, fulfilling thematic maximaphilic requirements.

Geographic: Perfect geographic concordance.

The stamp features Rouen, the postcard illustrates Rouen, and the cancellation was applied in Rouen. All three components originate from the same city.

Temporal: Excellent temporal concordance.

The postmark date—5 November 1945—coincides exactly with the official issue date of the stamp, creating a true First Day of Issue maximum card. This achieves the highest level of temporal alignment in maximaphily

Carte Postal Maximum territoire militaire du Fezzan-Ghadamès - Well, at Gorda

 

Yt:FR-FZ 47

Stamp: Fezzan–Ghadames (France – former colonies & protectorates) – Commemorative stamp depicting “Well, at Gorda” – brown‑olive design featuring a stylized representation of the historic well at Gorda, rendered in the characteristic graphic style of the early French‑administered Fezzan issues. Produced under French postal administration during the post‑war territorial mandate, the stamp emphasizes regional historical and archaeological heritage. (Issue: 01/07/1949)

Postmark: Sebha – Fezzan – circular cancellation dated 24/06/1951, consistent with the postal markings used during the French administration of Fezzan.

Postcard: Sepia‑toned postcard showing the Well at Gorda, presenting the stone structure of the well within its arid regional landscape. The composition highlights the historic and geographical significance of the site, with sparse vegetation and the desert environment typical of the Fezzan area.

Concordance

– Thematic:The commemorative stamp explicitly depicts the Well at Gorda, emphasizing its archaeological and historical relevance. The postcard likewise presents a photographic view of the same well, focusing on its stone structure and surrounding desert scenery.

This creates perfect thematic alignment, as both stamp and postcard refer directly to the same site and historical environment.

– Geographic: The Sebha (Fezzan) cancellation corresponds precisely to the region administered by France during this period and aligns with the subject matter of both the stamp and the postcard.

All elements—stamp, postmark and postcard—belong to the same geographical framework, ensuring complete spatial coherence.

– Temporal: The cancellation dated 24 June 1951 is fully compatible with the official issue date of the stamp (1 July 1949). The period corresponds to the valid postal use of this Fezzan–Ghadames issue under French administration, creating a fully coherent temporal relationship between stamp, postcard and postmark.

Carte Postal Maximum Lourdes

 

Yt:FR 976

Stamp: France – Commemorative stamp depicting Lourdes – blue‑green design featuring the Sanctuary of Lourdes, the Basilica, and the surrounding Pyrenean landscape, issued by the French postal administration as part of its mid‑20th‑century regional/religious thematic series. (Issue: 12/06/1954)

Postmark: Lourdes (Hautes‑Pyrénées) – circular cancellation dated 4‑10‑1954, consistent with French cancellation formats of the period.

Postcard: Sepia‑toned postcard depicting a pastoral view of Lourdes, showing a shepherd with a flock of sheep in the foreground and the Lourdes Sanctuary, the river and surrounding Pyrenean scenery.

Concordance

– Thematic: The commemorative stamp directly represents Lourdes, depicting the Sanctuary, Basilica and surrounding Pyrenean landscape, while the postcard presents a pastoral photographic view of Lourdes, including the Sanctuary complex, the river and local rural scenery.

This creates perfect thematic alignment, as both stamp and postcard explicitly reference the same locality and visual environment associated with Lourdes.

– Geographic: The Lourdes (Hautes‑Pyrénées) cancellation corresponds precisely to the geographical origin and subject of both the stamp and the postcard. All elements—stamp, postmark and postcard—are fully coherent within the same French location, ensuring complete geographic consistency.

– Temporal: The cancellation dated 4 October 1954 is entirely compatible with the official issue date of the commemorative Lourdes stamp (12 June 1954). Thus, the temporal relation is coherent: a mid‑1954 postcard of Lourdes combined with a contemporary Lourdes‑themed French stamp used within the same year of issue and in its place of origin.

Maximum card Cornsheaf - Andorre

 

Yt:AD-FR T33

Stamp: Andorra (French Administration) – Postes / Libre-Taxe definitive issue – 1 franc, blue, depicting a stylized Pyrenean mountain landscape (Issue date: 13/10/1947).

Postmark: Andorra‑la‑Vella, Circular Date Stamp – 01.02.1957

Postcard: Monochrome photographic postcard showing haystacks arranged in a rural Andorran valley, with a large building (identified in the printed caption as “Estudis de Ràdio Andorra”) situated at the base of the surrounding mountains; printed caption reads “ANDORRA. 13. Estudis de Ràdio Andorra.” at the lower margin (Photographer: Pantaleu; Edition unknown).

Concordance:

– Thematic: The stamp depicts an Andorran mountain setting, while the postcard presents a real landscape of Andorra featuring agricultural foreground elements and the Ràdio Andorra building. The common theme of Andorran geography and mountain scenery provides strong thematic alignment.

– Geographic: The cancellation from Andorra‑la‑Vella corresponds directly with both the country of issue of the stamp (Andorra, French Administration) and the location depicted on the postcard, ensuring complete geographic coherence.

– Temporal: The postmark date 01.02.1957 falls within the normal period of postal circulation for Andorra’s mid‑century Libre-Taxe definitive issues, offering appropriate temporal coherence for maximaphilic purposes.

Edition unknown

Maximum card Yarra River and Melbourne Skyline

 

YT AU 234

Stamp: Australia – Commemorative, XVIth Olympiad Melbourne 1956 – 2 shillings, multicolour, depicting a stylized panoramic view of Melbourne with the Olympic motif (Issue: 31.10.1956).

Postmark: Melbourne, Circular Date Stamp – 16.01.1958

Postcard: Colour postcard showing the Yarra River with the Melbourne skyline in the background, including prominent historic buildings and riverside parkland; printed caption reads “THE YARRA RIVER AND MELBOURNE SKYLINE” at the lower margin (Edition Nucolorvue Productions).

Concordance:

– Thematic: The stamp presents an artistic view of Melbourne created for the 1956 Olympic issue, while the postcard depicts an actual landscape of the city along the Yarra River. Both elements centre on Melbourne’s urban scenery, producing strong thematic coherence.

– Geographic: The stamp is Australian, the cancellation is from Melbourne, and the postcard image represents a location in Melbourne. This ensures full geographic concordance.

– Temporal: The postmark dated 16.01.1958 falls well within the valid postal lifetime of the 1956 Olympic issue, ensuring proper temporal coherence for maximaphilic purposes.

Maximum card Collins Street, Melbourne

Yt:AU 233

 Stamp: Australia – Commemorative, XVIth Olympiad Melbourne 1956 – 1 shilling, multicolour, depicting a stylized urban view of Melbourne (Issue: 1956).

Postmark: Melbourne, Circular Date Stamp – 1958

Postcard: Colour postcard depicting a detailed streetscape of Collins Street, Melbourne, with electric tram, commercial buildings, and urban traffic; printed caption “COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE” at the lower margin (Edition Nucolorvue Productions).

Concordance:

– Thematic: The stamp presents an artistic representation connected to Melbourne’s 1956 Olympic context, while the postcard shows a real cityscape of Melbourne. The shared focus on Melbourne’s urban environment creates strong thematic coherence.

– Geographic: Full geographic concordance is achieved: the stamp is Australian, the postmark is from Melbourne, and the postcard depicts a scene located in Melbourne.

– Temporal: The 1958 cancellation date falls within a fully acceptable period after the 1956 commemorative issue, matching the timeframe in which Olympic stamps from this issue remained in normal postal circulation. This provides solid temporal coherence for maximaphilic purposes.

Maximum card Deviltabel near Kaltenbach Rheinland-Pfalz

After WWII, Rhineland-Pfalz was part of the French occupation zone, fostering reconstruction and regional identity while symbolizing postwar control and European realignment.

 

Stamp: Rheinland-Pfalz, definitive issue, dark greenish olive , face value 16 Pf. (Issue: […].10.1947)
Postmark: Hinterweidenthal / Pfalz, Circular datestamp CDS – 03.11.1947
Postcard: Monochrome photographic view titled “Teufelstisch – Hinterweidenthal, Pfalz”, showing the famous sandstone rock formation with a tree growing on top (edition unknown)

Concordance:

- Thematic: Excellent thematic concordance. The stamp depicts the Teufelstisch rock formation, and the postcard shows the same landmark in Hinterweidenthal, Pfalz.

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

- Temporal: The postmark date (3 Nov 1947) falls within the valid postal period of the stamp (issued October 1947), ensuring temporal concordance.

 

Maximum Card Old Faithful - Yellowstone (1935)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Yellowstone Park Issue – 1934 (Old Faithful Geyser)

Date of Issue: July 30, 1934

Postmark: Wavy-line cancel – Yellowstone Park, WY – January 8, 1935

Postcard: Color illustration of Old Faithful Geyser erupting to a height of 150 feet; captioned “Old Faithful Geyser, Height 150 Feet". (Edition C.T. Art-Colortone)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp depicts Old Faithful Geyser, one of Yellowstone National Park’s most iconic natural features. The postcard shows the same landmark in detail, reinforcing the subject visually. The cancellation from Yellowstone Park provides strong geographic concordance, and although the postmark date is months after the stamp’s issue, it falls within the commemorative period, making this a valid maximum card.

Yvert et Tellier: US 332A

Maximum Postcard Wisconsin (2002)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from Wisconsin

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp – Madison WI – April 4, 2002

Postcard: Photograph of a Wisconsin dairy farm. (Edition Scofield Souvenir & Postcard Co.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

Strong thematic and geographic concordance. Stamp Greetings from America series dedicated to Wisconsin. Postcard shows a dairy farm. The cancellation from Madison, on the official date of issue ensures full temporal and geographic alignment.

Yvert et Tellier: US 3308

Maxicard West Virginia (2002)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from West Virginia

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp – Charleston, WV – April 4, 2002

Postcard: Color photograph of the historic Glade Creek Grist Mill surrounded by lush greenery and

blooming pink rhododendrons; captioned “West Virginia. (Edition David Crown Ent.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

There is strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp belongs to the Greetings from Ameri-

ca series dedicated to West Virginia, while the postcard shows the Glade Creek Grist Mill, one of the state’s most iconic and picturesque landmarks. The cancellation from Charleston, the state capital, on the official date of issue ensures full temporal and geographic alignment.

Yvert et Tellier: US 3307

Maxicard Mont Rainier (2002)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from Washington

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp – Olympia, WA – April 4, 2002

Postcard: Color photograph of Mount Rainier. (Edition Michaels Co.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp from the Greetings from America series represents Washington, while the postcard shows Mount Rainier, a state icon. The Olympia cancellation on the issue date ensures full thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance.

Yvert et Tellier: US 3306

Maximum Postcard Bryce Canyon National Park (2006)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Bryce Canyon (Landscapes series)

Date of Issue: Feb 24, 2006

Postmark: Circular cancel – Bryce Canyon – February 24, 2006

Postcard: Bryce Canyon National Park. (Edition Mountain West Prints)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: The stamp illustrates Bryce Canyon’s iconic red rock formation. The postcard shows photograph of Bryce Canyon’s perfectly matching the stamp’s subject. The cancellation from Bryce Canyon on the day of issue ensures ideal thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance.

Yvert et Tellier US PA132

Maxicard Nashville Tennessee (2002)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from Tennessee

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular cancel – Nashville, TN – April 4, 2002

Postcard: View of Nashville skyline. (Edition Richards & Southern)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: The stamp represents Tennessee with vibrant design elements, including a guitar symbolizing the state’s musical heritage. The postcard shows the Nashville skyline, the capital and epicenter of country music, reinforcing the theme. The cancellation from Nashville on the day of issue ensures perfect thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance.

Yvert et Tellier: US 3301

Maximum Card Arecibo Observatory (2002)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Arecibo Observatory

Date of Issue: Jul 7, 2000

Postmark: Circular cancel – Arecibo – Apr 9, 2002

Postcard: Panoramic view of Arecibo (Edition unknown)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: The stamp depicts the Arecibo Observatory. The postcard shows photo of the same observatory. The cancellation from Arecibo ensures perfect thematic, geographic and temporal concordance.

Michel US 3366

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.

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.

Maximum Card New York - Downtown Manhattan Skyline (1956)

Country: USA

Issue: Air Mail – Statue of Liberty and New York Skyline – 15¢
Date of Issue: Aug 20, 1947

Postmark: Duplex Cancel (with Shoe-Print Killer) – NEW YORK, N.Y. – G.P.O. (General Post Office) – MAY 17, 1956 – 8 PM

Postcard: Color illustration of the downtown Manhattan skyline as seen from Staten Island Ferry, featuring prominent skyscrapers and waterfront structures. In the foreground, a ferry boat navigates near the piers, while the background showcases iconic Art Deco towers and office buildings, emphasizing New York City’s architectural grandeur of the mid-20th century. Caption at the top reads: “DOWNTOWN SKYLINE FROM STATEN ISLAND FERRY – NEW YORK CITY.” (Edition Colourpicture)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Excellent thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp depicts the Statue of Liberty and the New York skyline, symbolizing the city’s role as a gateway to America, while the postcard illustrates the same urban theme with a detailed view of Manhattan’s skyline from the harbor. The cancellation from New York City’s General Post Office nine years after the issue — it remains within the valid postal period for the stamp, ensuring acceptable temporal concordance for a historical maximum card.

Yvert & Tellier: US PA37

Maximum card Two Medicine Lake and MT Rockwell Glacier National Park (1935)

Country: USA

Issue: National Parks Series -Glacier National Park – Two Medicine Lake

Date of Issue: July 16, 1934

Postmark: 4 Bar Cancel (Type 4B)Glacier Park – JUL 17, 1935

Postcard: Color illustration of Two Medicine Lake and Mount Rockwell in Glacier National Park (Edition: C. T. Art-Colortotone)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: This maximum card presents strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp belongs to the 1934 National Parks series and depicts Glacier National Park, which is also the subject of the postcard. The postmark from Glacier Park reinforces geographical alignment, and although dated the year after issue, it remains within the valid postal period for the stamp, ensuring acceptable temporal concordance for a historical maximum card.

 

Missouri’s Iconic Gateway Arch (2002)

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from America – Missouri

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS)  – Saint Louis – June 14, 2002

Postcard: Photographic view of the St. Louis featuring the Gateway Arch. (Edition IDC)

Maximum Concordance: The postcard depicts the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. The stamp represents the state of Missouri and includes a stylized image of the Gateway Arch. The CDS from St. Louis reinforces the thematic and geographical concordance.