Postal Máximo Américo Vespucci

O Amerigo Vespucci é conhecido como o navio mais belo do mundo. Construído em 1931, este veleiro da Marinha Italiana funciona como um navio-escola para cadetes. Com o seu casco preto e branco, que lembra os antigos navios de linha do século XIX, ele preserva a elegância da navegação tradicional. É um símbolo de prestígio e da rica história marítima de Itália.

Selo: Navio-escola "Amerigo Vespucci" – Emissão "Regata Vasco da Gama 1998". Lançamento: 31.07.1998. Obliteração: Lisboa - Belém, 31.03.1999. Carimbo ordinário. Postal: Navio "Amerigo Vespucci". Edição Limitada (Nº 0027) por Citrus Promotion srl (Milão, Itália).

Concordância: Identidade total de assunto. Tripla concordância geográfica (porto de escala) e temporal (período de validade do selo).

As suas três torres de mastros sustentam velas imponentes que cobrem uma área vasta. No interior, o acabamento em madeira e latão reflete um cuidado artesanal único. Mesmo com tecnologia moderna para segurança, os marinheiros ainda aprendem a manobrar as cordas e velas manualmente. Cruza oceanos em missões diplomáticas, encantando todos os que o veem passar no horizonte. 

Selo: Navio-escola "Amerigo Vespucci" – Emissão "Regata Vasco da Gama 1998". Lançamento: 31.07.1998. Obliteração: Lisboa, 31.07.1998. Carimbo comemorativo de 1.º dia de circulação. Postal: Navio "Amerigo Vespucci" em navegação. Edição oficial dos CTT Correios de Portugal (Ref. BCP-208)

Concordância: Máxima concordância de assunto e lugar, com concordância temporal perfeita (Primeiro Dia de Emissão).

 

Postal Máximo Sede da Assembleia Legislativa da Madeira

 

Stamp: Portugal, 50 Anos da Assembleia Legislativa da Região Autónoma da Madeira, multicolour commemorative stamp (Special Issue by CTT – Correios de Portugal).

The stamp depicts the Sede da Assembleia Legislativa da Região Autónoma da Madeira, using a photographic image by Roberto Matos. The design highlights the exterior of the parliamentary building as the institutional seat of regional legislative power and a symbol of democratic autonomy.

Postmark: Funchal, official First Day of Issue commemorative postmark “50 Anos da Assembleia Legislativa da Região Autónoma da Madeira”, applied on the exact date of issue and created specifically to mark the golden anniversary of the institution.

Postcard: Colour photographic postcard produced expressly for this commemorative issue, depicting the Sede da Assembleia Legislativa da Região Autónoma da Madeira, photographed by Roberto Matos.

The image presents the architectural complex housing the regional parliament, emphasizing its formal geometry, monumental scale and integration within the urban landscape. The building is shown as the physical and symbolic centre of Madeiran legislative authority.

The postcard did not exist prior to this emission and was conceived as an integral illustrated support for the stamp issue, rather than a mere derivative of the stamp design. (Special Edition – CTT)

Concordance:

Thematic: Complete thematic concordance is achieved. Both the stamp and the postcard represent the seat of the Assembleia Legislativa da Madeira, directly linked to the exercise of democratic representation and regional autonomy commemorated by the issue.

Geographic: The subject depicted — the headquarters of the Assembly — is located in the Região Autónoma da Madeira, and the first day postmark originates from Funchal, ensuring full geographic coherence between stamp, postcard and cancellation.

Temporal: The first day of issue postmark establishes absolute temporal concordance. The cancellation date coincides exactly with the official release of the stamp and the specially produced postcard, meeting the highest standards of chronological accuracy in maximaphily.

Postal Máximo Hemiciclo da Assembleia Legislativa da Madeira

 

Stamp: Portugal, 50 Anos da Assembleia Legislativa da Região Autónoma da Madeira, multicolour commemorative stamp (Special Issue by CTT – Correios de Portugal).

The stamp depicts the Hemiciclo da Assembleia Legislativa da Madeira, using a photographic image by Roberto Matos. The design emphasises the semicircular parliamentary chamber as the symbolic and functional core of the Madeiran legislative power, directly associated with democratic representation and regional autonomy.

Postmark: Funchal, official First Day of Issue commemorative postmark “50 Anos da Assembleia Legislativa da Região Autónoma da Madeira”, applied on the exact date of issue and created specifically for this special commemorative emission.

Postcard: Colour photographic postcard produced expressly for this postal issue, illustrating the Hemiciclo da Assembleia Legislativa da Madeira, photographed by Roberto Matos.

The image presents a wide, central perspective of the semicircular chamber, highlighting the arrangement of desks and seating, the presidential bench, and the architectural harmony of the space. The geometry of the hemicycle visually reinforces the principles of debate, plurality and democratic representation.

The postcard did not exist prior to this emission and was conceived as an integral component of the maximum card ensemble. (Special Edition – CTT)

Concordance:

Thematic: Absolute thematic concordance is achieved. The stamp and the postcard depict the same subject — the Hemiciclo da Assembleia Legislativa da Madeira — the physical and symbolic seat of legislative power, fully consistent with the commemorative theme of the 50th anniversary of the institution.

Geographic:

The subject represented belongs to the Assembleia Legislativa da Região Autónoma da Madeira, and the first day postmark originates from Funchal, ensuring complete geographic coherence between postcard, stamp and cancellation.

Temporal: The first day of issue postmark guarantees perfect temporal concordance. The cancellation date coincides exactly with the official release of both the stamp and the specially produced postcard, fulfilling the highest standards of chronological precision in maximaphily.

Postal máximo Escultura Trilogia dos Poderes (50 anos da assembleia da Madeira)

 

Stamp: Portugal, 50 Anos da Assembleia Legislativa da Região Autónoma da Madeira, multicolour commemorative stamp (Special Issue by CTT – Correios de Portugal). (Issue: 20/03/2026)

The stamp reproduces the public sculpture “Trilogia dos Poderes” by Amândio de Sousa, using a photographic image by Roberto Matos. Both the stamp and the postcard were conceived together as part of a unified commemorative project, ensuring full iconographic and symbolic coherence.

Postmark: Funchal, official First Day of Issue commemorative postmark “50 Anos da Assembleia Legislativa da Região Autónoma da Madeira”, applied on the exact day of issue of the stamp and exclusively associated with this special emission.

Postcard: Colour photographic postcard produced specifically for this commemorative issue, depicting the sculpture “Trilogia dos Poderes” by Amândio de Sousa, photographed by Roberto Matos. The image shows three vertically aligned, stylised human figures forming a single monumental structure, symbolising the legislative, executive and judicial powers.

Although created expressly for the stamp issue, the postcard illustrates a real, autonomous work of public art, physically existing in an institutional context, and was conceived as a valid illustrated support rather than a mere enlargement of the stamp. (Special Edition – CTT)

Concordance:

Thematic: Perfect thematic concordance is achieved. Both the stamp and the postcard depict the same artwork, Trilogia dos Poderes, which directly symbolises democratic governance and the separation of powers, the central theme of the 50th anniversary of the Assembly of Madeira.

Geographic: The sculpture is associated with the institutional and political space of the Região Autónoma da Madeira, and the first day postmark originates from Funchal, ensuring full geographic consistency between subject, stamp and cancellation.

Temporal: The use of a first day of issue postmark establishes absolute temporal concordance. The cancellation date coincides exactly with the official release of both the stamp and the specially produced postcard, corresponding to the highest standard of chronological precision in maximaphily.

Fish Seller from Lisboa

In 1940s Lisbon, the 'varina' was an icon. These fish sellers carried heavy baskets on their heads, filling the city streets with their powerful, salty cries.

Stamp: Portugal, Fish Seller from Lisboa – 1$75 Escudos, Green (Issue: 04.04.1941 - Series: Portuguese Customs, 1st emission)
Postmark: Lisboa, Circular Date Stamp “Rocha Conde de Óbidos” – Dated 04.04.1943.
Postcard: Monochrome printed image depicting a traditional Lisbon fish seller (“Vendeuse de poisson – LISBONNE”) wearing regional attire. (editions National Propaganda Secretariat)

Concordance:

- Thematic: The stamp represents Lisbon heritage (“Pedra de Lisboa”), while the postcard portrays a traditional Lisbon street vendor, creating a strong cultural and thematic link.

- Geographic: Both the stamp and the cancellation originate from Lisbon, matching the subject of the postcard.

- Temporal: The postmark date (1943) falls within the period of circulation of the stamp, ensuring temporal concordance.