Postal Máximo Joaquim Caetano

 

Stamp: Brazil – “Brasil‑Correio” – 1,50 cruzeiros – reddish‑brown – Issue date: 1958

The stamp commemorates Joaquim Caetano da Silva, featuring a finely engraved portrait and ornamental frame typical of Brazilian commemorative issues of the late 1950s, printed in reddish‑brown with the denomination shown at the bottom.

Postmark: Niterói (RJ) – First Day of Issue circular commemorative postmark – Date: 20 September 1958

Postcard: Monochrome printed commemorative postcard depicting Joaquim Caetano da Silva

Printed in sepia tone with an ornate border and bearing an inscription identifying Joaquim Caetano da Silva, the Brazilian historian known for his studies on the origins and early geography of the Amazon region.

Concordance

Thematic: Full thematic concordance. The stamp honors Joaquim Caetano da Silva, and the postcard likewise presents his portrait and printed identification. The First Day commemorative cancellation corresponds to the same figure. All three elements—stamp, postmark, and postcard—are devoted exclusively to Joaquim Caetano da Silva, forming a complete thematic unity.

Geographic: Perfect geographic concordance. All components originate from Brazil. The First Day cancel from Niterói (RJ) is geographically aligned with the national scope of the commemorative issue and with the Brazilian subject represented on both stamp and postcard. This establishes a coherent geographic link between the issuing authority, the cancellation site, and the illustrated figure.

Temporal: Strong temporal concordance. The postmark is dated 20 September 1958, the official First Day of Issue for the commemorative stamp. The alignment between the stamp’s release date, the corresponding First Day cancellation, and the matching postcard creates a precise and historically authentic temporal relationship.

Postal Máximo José Carlos do Patrocínio

 

Stamp: Brazil – “Brasil‑Correio” – 60 cruzeiros – blue‑green – Issue date: 1953

The stamp features an allegorical composition typical of mid‑20th‑century Brazilian commemorative designs, printed in blue‑green with the denomination “CTS 60”.

Postmark: Campos (RJ) – First Day of Issue circular commemorative postmark – Date: 9 October 1953

Postcard: Monochrome printed commemorative postcard dedicated to José Carlos do Patrocínio

Printed in sepia tone.

Concordance

Thematic: Full thematic concordance. The stamp is a Brazilian commemorative issue from the centennial year, while both the postcard and the First Day cancellation explicitly honor José do Patrocínio, one of the leading figures of the Brazilian abolitionist movement. All three components—stamp, postmark, and postcard—focus exclusively on the same historical figure, forming a unified thematic tribute.

Geographic: Perfect geographic concordance. All elements originate from Brazil. The First Day cancellation from Campos (RJ) corresponds to the region historically linked to Patrocínio, while the stamp and postcard are likewise Brazilian. This establishes a coherent and direct geographic connection between the issuing authority, the cancellation site, and the illustrated subject.

Temporal: Strong temporal concordance. The postmark is dated 9 October 1953, the official First Day of Issue and the centenary year of José do Patrocínio’s birth (1853). The use of the commemorative stamp on its release day, combined with a matching centennial postmark, provides a historically authentic and temporally precise alignment.

De Monção ao Porto: O Ouro Espanhol e o Fundador da Dinastia Pinto Leite (Março de 1852)

 As Cartas contam História

1. Identificação da Peça

Tipo: Carta pré-filatélica (sem selo).

Origem: Monção – marca nominal MONÇAÕ.

Destino: Porto.

Data de circulação: Entre 9 e 11 de março de 1852.

Sistema postal: Correio nacional português, período pré-adesivo.

2. Estudo Marcofilico

2.1. Marca de Origem – “MONÇAÕ”

• Letra: maiúsculas serifadas.
• Tipo: Marca nominal (pré-carimbo do período pré-filatélico).
• Classificação: MNC 2, com cedilha e acento grave no “O”.
• Cor: Preto — habitual em marcas nominais portuguesas do séc. XVIII‑XIX.

Estado de impressão: Boa nitidez; linhas nítidas e legíveis.

💡 Observação marcofílica:

A variante MNC 2 é uma das formas mais procuradas da marca de Monção, devido ao seu grafismo distintivo (“AÕ”). Acede ao padrão das marcas portuguesas de fins do século XVIII e primeira metade do XIX.

2.2. Porte Manuscrito – “25”

• Valor: 25 réis.
• Tipo: Marcação tarifária manuscrita pelo funcionário postal.
• Cor: castanho / sépia (caneta do expedidor ou escrivão postal).

Interpretação: Este valor corresponde à taxa interna para cartas simples numa determinada distância (normalmente > 40 léguas), de acordo com:

• As tarifas vigentes após a tabela de 1800
• E usadas até início das grandes reformas (c. 1852)

Ou seja, é um porte correto e esperado para uma carta da região de Monção para o Porto.

2.3. Carimbo de Chegada – Porto (PRT 19)

• Local: Porto.
• Tipo: Circular, classificado como PRT 19 segundo literatura marcofílica.
• Data: 11 de março de 1852.
• Cor: geralmente preto (neste sobrescrito a verde).

Função postal: O carimbo de chegada é obrigatório em muitas estações da época e acrescenta valor postal à peça, pois confirma:

• a data exata de receção,
• a rota (Monção → Porto),
• e a temporalidade do percurso (normalmente 1–2 dias por via terrestre).

3. História Postal

3.1. Rota

A carta segue a rota típica:

• Monção → Viana → Porto, percorrida por correio terrestre.
• 3.2. Regime Tarifário
• O porte 25 réis indica:
• carta simples,
• provavelmente até 1/2 onça,
• enviada a mais de 40 léguas.

Tudo corresponde ao quadro tarifário histórico.

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Maximumkarte Zwiefalten Abbey Church

 

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Stamp: Württemberg-Hohenzollern (French Occupation Zone) – Zwiefalten Abbey Church (Münster Unserer Lieben Frau) – 15 pfennig, brown – Issue date: September 1947

Postmark: Zwiefalten – Circular date stamp (Tagesstempel) – Date: 02.12.1948.

Postcard: Monochrome printed postcard depicting the main facade and towers of the Zwiefalten Abbey Church, inscribed: “Zwiefalten (Württ.) Barokstil-Kirche.” (Edition Ansichtskarten351 C 42 Ae)

Concordance

Thematic: Full thematic concordance. The stamp reproduces the facade of the Zwiefalten Abbey Church, and the postcard features a photographic view of the same building. There is absolute thematic concordance, focused on the same religious and architectural monument.

Geographic: Perfect geographic concordance. The stamp was issued specifically for the region of Württemberg-Hohenzollern (French Zone), the postmark was applied in Zwiefalten (the locality where the abbey is situated), and the postcard illustrates the church in the same village. The geographic alignment is total.

Temporal: Strong temporal concordance. The postmark is dated December 2, 1948. This period falls within the postal validity of the French Occupation Zone issues before their definitive replacement by the Federal Republic of Germany issues, ensuring an authentic and historical temporal concordance.

Maximumkarte Abbey Bebenhausen

 

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Stamp: Württemberg-Hohenzollern (French Occupation Zone) – Bebenhausen Abbey (Kloster Bebenhausen) – 16 pfennig, green – Issue date: Feb 1948.

Postmark: Tübingen 1 – Circular date stamp (Tagesstempel) – Date: 28.05.1948.

Postcard: Monochrome printed postcard depicting the cloister garden (Klostergarten) and the former royal hunting lodge of Bebenhausen Abbey, inscribed: “Bebenhausen, ehemal. Jagdschloß (Klostergarten).” (Edition Ansichtskarten 545 B 128 Ae)

Concordance

Thematic: Full thematic concordance. The stamp depicts a view of Bebenhausen Abbey, and the postcard features the monastery's courtyard and cloister garden. Both elements focus exclusively on the same historic Cistercian abbey complex, creating a perfect thematic match.

Geographic: Perfect geographic concordance. The stamp was issued for Württemberg-Hohenzollern (French Zone), the postmark was applied in Tübingen (the district where the abbey is located), and the postcard illustrates the abbey itself. This establishes a direct geographic link between the issuing authority, the place of cancellation, and the image.

Temporal: Strong temporal concordance. The postmark is dated May 28, 1948. This is a significant period in German philately, occurring just weeks before the 1948 monetary reform. The use of this specific occupation zone stamp during its period of validity with a local cancellation provides an authentic and historically relevant temporal alignment.

Dois Selos Ceres de 4 Centavos - Imperfeições de Impressão

 

Uma forma interessante de apreciar a riqueza da emissão tipográfica Ceres (1917–1920) é observar lado a lado as suas variações de fabrico. Mesmo dentro de um mesmo valor facial, como o 4 centavos verde, surgem diferenças evidentes na centragem da impressão, na regularidade do dentado ou até na intensidade da cor.

Estas pequenas irregularidades, longe de serem defeitos, testemunham as condições técnicas e materiais da Casa da Moeda durante os anos difíceis da I Guerra Mundial. Cada exemplar revela a própria história do processo produtivo – ora mais cuidado, ora mais improvisado –, tornando esta emissão num terreno fascinante para quem gosta de estudar pormenores e entender como nascem as variações que tornam a filatelia tão rica.

Clube Filatélico Reiper — Documentação Postal (Anos 1980)

Enquadramento histórico e filatélico

Durante as décadas de 1970 e 1980, surgiram em Portugal diversos clubes filatélicos de subscrição postal que enviavam aos seus associados seleções periódicas de selos. O Clube Filatélico Reiper, sediado na Rua Serpa Pinto, n.º 550, no Porto, foi um desses agentes comerciais. Funcionava através de envios regulares contendo conjuntos de selos selecionados para estimular e diversificar as coleções dos assinantes, seguindo um modelo frequente na filatelia comercial portuguesa da época.

A documentação aqui apresentada — sobrescritos, talões internos e comunicação ao assinante — testemunha esse sistema de distribuição, que incluía o uso sistemático do serviço postal Cobrança Contra Reembolso (C.C.R.), um método seguro e comum no comércio filatélico até ao final do século XX. 

Carta do Clube Filatélico Reiper ao assinante

A carta enviada pela Reiper explica o funcionamento do serviço de subscrição:

• Informava o associado de que a sua coleção estava a crescer.
• Indicava que o envio mais recente elevava o conjunto para mais de 180 selos, considerado pela empresa suficiente para diversificar tematicamente a coleção.
• Referia que muitos sócios pediam um aceleramento das remessas, algo que a empresa declarava não ser possível devido ao trabalho manual de seleção.
• Anunciava como novidade a implementação de duas seleções mensais, totalizando 65 selos, sem aumento de preço, como estratégia para manter o entusiasmo do colecionador.

Este tipo de comunicação era frequente nos clubes filatélicos por correspondência, procurando reforçar a relação comercial e incentivar a continuidade da subscrição.

 Sobrescrito comercial — Porto → Estoi (Faro)

Origem / Destino: Porto → Estoi, Faro
Datação: Final da década de 1980
Natureza: Sobrescrito comercial expedido pelo Clube Filatélico Reiper

Elementos postais e marcas

• Envio efetuado sob contrato de Avença.
• Utilização do serviço postal Cobrança Contra Reembolso (C.C.R.), valor: 628$00.
• Aplicação do triângulo laranja “Remboursement / Contra reembolso”, identificativo deste serviço.
• Indicação da autorização CTT n.º 214/1988.
• Carimbo de expedição: CTT – Porto.
• Número manuscrito de controlo: “393”.
• Etiqueta mecanografada com o endereço do destinatário.

Relevância filatélica

Exemplo típico de circulação comercial nacional com C.C.R., especialmente relevante para estudos de história postal contemporânea e para coleções temáticas sobre serviços postais especiais no final do século XX.

Talão interno de remessa — C.C.R. (628$00)

Documento interno utilizado pela Reiper para acompanhar envios de selos submetidos ao serviço Cobrança Contra Reembolso.

Características

• Valor cobrado: 628$00.
• Triângulo laranja “Remboursement”.
• Referência à autorização CTT n.º 214/1988.
• Identificação mecanografada do destinatário.
• Número de encomenda: 126420.0.
• Indicação do conteúdo: “Sel. 3 / Env. nº 3”.

Relevância

Documento administrativo representativo dos mecanismos de controlo dos envios filatélicos nacionais. Demonstra a organização interna de clubes comerciais que operavam por correspondência na altura.

Documento administrativo complementar

A terceira peça do conjunto corresponde a documentação administrativa utilizada pelos clubes filatélicos comerciais portugueses, reforçando o padrão das operações de remessa, cobrança e controlo logístico característico desta atividade durante o período. 

Conclusão

O conjunto documental do Clube Filatélico Reiper constitui uma fonte relevante para a compreensão:

• dos métodos de distribuição filatélica por subscrição usados em Portugal nos anos 1970–1990;
• da importância do serviço Cobrança Contra Reembolso para o comércio filatélico;
• da circulação postal comercial no final do século XX;
• e da forma como clubes como a Reiper fomentaram o colecionismo através de remessas periódicas cuidadosamente selecionadas.

Estas peças representam um testemunho material significativo da história postal recente e do mercado filatélico português.

Semmering 1927 – Um Encontro com Sigmund Freud

 

Remetente (Paulette)

Mensagem em francês indicando estadia em Semmering: “Ici au Semmering où nous passons d’agréables et intéressantes journées auprès des professeur Freud nous voir.” (Aqui em Semmering temos passados dias agradáveis e interessantes após o Professor Freud nos ter visto), frase que deve entender-se literalmente: Freud e Anna Freud encontravam-se frequentemente no Semmering, onde Freud recebiam visitas e, por vezes, pacientes em contexto informal.

A presença de Freud no Semmering está documentalmente atestada — por exemplo, em carta escrita na Villa Schüler, no Semmering, em 13.9.1925, e novamente em julho de 1927, também a partir de Semmering, numa carta a Sándor Ferenczi. Assim, a referência à visita a Freud no postal de 1927 é histórica e clinicamente plausível.

Destinatário

Madame A. Hertzmann, Wildenstein (Haut-Rhin), Frankreich.

Selo

Áustria, Definitivos 1925/27 — Golden Eagle (Mi AT 460), emitido em 01.06.1925, válido até 31.12.1930.

Interesse histórico-postal

Testemunho simultâneo da promoção turística alpina Höhenkurort / Wintersportplatz) e da vida privada de Sigmund Freud, que utilizava Semmering como refúgio de verão e local onde continuava a acompanhar colegas e pacientes. A data de 1927 coincide também com a fase de preparação e publicação das suas obras tardias, sendo o postal um raro documento da sua sociabilidade alpina nesse período.

 

ESPANHA – PERÍODO FRANQUISTA (CÁDIZ, 1943) - Certificado de Militância

 

Certificado de Militância e "Atestado de Sobrevivência" Política

 · Selo Fiscal: Emissão "Movimiento Nacional" de 6 Pesetas, com a efígie de José Antonio Primo de Rivera. O valor facial elevado (6 pesetas) reflete o custo burocrático significativo imposto pelo regime para a validação da cidadania política em 1943.

· Utilização e Raridade Biográfica: Documento dactilografado da Jefatura Provincial de Cádiz que certifica a militância de Manuel Julia Suarez. O dado de maior relevância histórica é a precocidade da adesão (6 de novembro de 1936), situando o indivíduo como um aderente de primeira hora na Guerra Civil, antes do Decreto de Unificação de 1937.

· Contexto de Depuração: O texto inclui a cláusula de "boa conduta e reconhecida adesão ao Glorioso Movimento Nacional", requisito mandatório para a reintegração ou acesso a funções públicas durante o processo de depuração administrativa do pós-guerra.

· Elementos de Autenticidade:

· Assinaturas: Aquiles Pericchi Gallot (Secretário) e o "Visto Bueno" (V.º B.º) de Julio Pérez, Chefe Provincial do Movimento.

· Marcofilia: Carimbo a óleo da Chefia Provincial de Cádis, inutilizando o selo fiscal e oficializando o documento.

· Significado Histórico: Peça exemplar da burocracia de controlo social, onde a filatelia fiscal servia como suporte para a classificação ideológica dos cidadãos no novo Estado franquista.

 

As Cartas contam a História na Primeira Pessoa A Filatelia e o Contexto Histórico (Alemanha 1943–1944)

 

As cartas apresentadas no documento constituem testemunhos diretos da vida quotidiana sob o Reich Alemão nos anos finais da Segunda Guerra Mundial. Cada peça postal combina três dimensões complementares:

1. O conteúdo humano das correspondências, marcado por separações familiares, preocupações diárias e rotinas num tempo de incerteza.

2. Elementos filatélicos característicos da Alemanha nazi, dominados pela iconografia de Hitler e pelo funcionamento rigoroso do sistema postal mesmo em plena guerra.

3. O contexto histórico profundo, num período de colapso progressivo do regime, intensificação dos combates e crescente impacto da guerra sobre civis e militares

The Universe of Maximum Cards

The Universe of Maximum Cards website is a digital resource dedicated to Maximaphily, a branch of philately recognized by the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP). It provides a guide for collectors on understanding, creating, and studying Maximum Cards (MC), emphasizing the principle of maximum concordance which requires harmony between the card's image, stamp, and postmark. More information is available on The Universe of Maximum Cards website.

Maximumkarte Katholische Kathedrale in Freiburg im Breisgau

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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.

Maximum Card Worms Cathedral

 

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Stamp: Rheinland-Pfalz, definitive issue, red, face value 24 Pf. (Issue: 1947). The stamp depicts the Worms Cathedral.

Postmark: Worms, Circular datestamp CDS – 08.01.1948

Postcard: Monochrome photographic view titled “Worms a. Rh. Dom”, showing the western choir (Westchor) of the Romanesque cathedral (Edition Gebr. Metz, Kunstanstalt, Tübingen)

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 (8 Jan 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

 

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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

 

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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

 

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

 

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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.

Postal Máximo Padroeira do Brasil

 

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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.