Maximum card White House (2000)

 

Country: USA

Issue: The White House (Prominent American Architecture series)

Date of Issue: October 18, 2000

Postmark: First Day of Issue – Washington, D.C. – October 18, 2000

Postcard: Photograph of the White House (Edition Silberne Souvenir Sales Inc.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp features the White House. The postcard shows image of the same building, emphasizing its neoclassical architecture and iconic setting. The cancellation from Washington, D.C., on the day of issue ensures perfect thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance.

Yvert et Tellier: US 3139

Maxicard Lee University Lexington, Virgínia (1954)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Washington and Lee University Bicentennial

Date of Issue: Apr 12, 1949

Postmark: Circular cancel – Lexington – January 19, 1954

Postcard: View of Washington and Lee University campus (Edition Marken & Bielefeld)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp commemorates Washington and Lee University, depicting its iconic architecture. The postcard shows the university’s main buildings. The cancellation from Lexington, Virginia - the location of the university - ensures strong thematic and geographic concordance, although the temporal alignment is not perfect since the postmark date is several years after the stamp’s issue.

Yvert et Tellier US 533

Maxicard Ice Skating Vermont (2003)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from Vermont

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular cancel – Wilmington – July 18, 2003

Postcard: Skiing scene on a snowy slope with snow-covered trees (Edition Mayer Photographics Inc.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp represents Vermont with skier. The postcard shows skiers on a snowy slope, perfectly

matching Vermont’s reputation as a winter sports destination. The cancellation from Wilmington, ensures thematic and geographic concordance, although the temporal alignment is not perfect since the postmark date is more than a year after the stamp’s issue date.

Yvert et Tellier US 3304

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 Ice Skating (1985)

Country: USA

Issue: Winter Special Olympics

Date of Issue: March 25, 1985

Postmark: First Day Cancelation – Park City – March 25, 1985

Postcard: Skiing scene at Sandia Peak Ski Area (Edition Petley Studios Inc.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

The stamp commemorates the Winter Special Olympics, featuring athletes in winter sports. The postcard shows a skier descending a snowy slope, perfectly matching the winter sports theme. The cancellation from Park City, Utah - a renowned ski destination - on the day of issue ensures strong thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance, making this an excellent example of a maximum card.

 Yvert et Tellier: US 1571

Maximum Card The Alamo San Antonio (1938)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Texas Centennial

Date of Issue: Mar 2, 1936

Postmark: Wavy-line cancel – San Antonio, Texas – October 20, 1938

Postcard: “The Alamo, Showing Old Courtyard, San Antonio, Texas” (Edition E. C. Kropp Co.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: The stamp depicts the historic Alamo Mission in San Antonio, a symbol of Texas independence and heritage. The postcard shows a detailed view of the Alamo’s façade and courtyard, reinforcing the same theme. The cancellation from San Antonio, the 

exact location of the Alamo, ensures strong thematic, geographic, and temporal alignment, making this a classic example of a maximum card.

Yvert et Tellier: US 342

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

Maximum Postcard Old Windmill (1992)

 

Country: USA
Issue: Rhode Island Windmill – Americana Series
Date of Issue: Feb 2, 1980

Postmark: 4 Bar cancel – Jamestown – Apr 6 1992

Postcard: Color photograph of the historic Jamestown Windmill, a wooden structure with shingled walls and a domed roof, surrounded by lush green vegetation under a clear blue sky. The windmill’s large lattice-style sails dominate the foreground, and an old millstone rests on the grass nearby. The caption at the bottom reads “The Jamestown Windmill,” identifying the landmark. (Edition John T. Hopf)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Thematic and geographic concordance are excellent: both the stamp and the postcard depict the Jamestown Windmill, a historic Rhode Island landmark, and the cancellation is from Jamestown, the windmill’s actual location. Temporal concordance is acceptable, although the cancellation date (1992) does not match the official issue date (1980), the stamp was still valid and in circulation at the time of use.

Yvert et Tellier: US 1269

Maxicard Benjamin Franklin (1983)

Country: USA

Issue: Treaty of Paris – Bicentennial (1783– 1983)

Date of Issue: March 24, 1983

Postmark: First Day Cancelation – Philadelphia – Mar 24, 1983

Postcard: Photograph with a prominent statue of Benjamin Franklin. (Edition L. B. Prince Co.)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: 

Thematic concordance is partial: the stamp commemorates the Treaty USA and Sweden and features Benjamin Franklin, one of its signers, while the postcard shows Franklin’s statue, reinforcing his role in American history. Geographic concordance is limited to the country level, as the cancellation is from Philadelphia.

 Yvert et Tellier US 1469

Maxicard Liberty Bell (1960)

 

Country: USA
Issue: Liberty Bell – Air Mail
Date of Issue: Jun 10 1960

Postmark: First Day Cancelation with oval pictoral – Miami, FLA - Jun 10 1960

Postcard: Vintage color illustration of the Liberty Bell displayed on a wooden stand inside Independence Hall, Philadelphia. The bell’s iconic crack and engraved inscription are clearly visible, emphasizing its historical significance as a symbol of American independence. The caption at the top reads “LIBERTY BELL – INDEPENDENCE HALL PHILADELPHIA PA. PH-25,” reinforcing the location and theme. (Edition Colourpicture)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
There is strong thematic concordance because both the stamp and the postcard feature the Liberty Bell, an enduring symbol of American independence. The postcard shows the bell inside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, emphasizing its historical context, while the stamp reproduces the same iconic object. Geographic concordance is partial: the First Day of Issue cancellation is from Miami, Florida, which differs from the bell’s actual location in Philadelphia. However, the temporal concordance is perfect, as the cancellation date matches the official issue date. Overall, this card meets thematic and temporal requirements for a maximum card, with geographic concordance limited to the country level.

Yvert & Tellier: US PA56

Filatelia - Emissão Inês de Castro 700 anos do nascimento (noticiário filatélico n.º 48/2025)

 

A emissão filatélica “Inês de Castro – 700 anos do nascimento” foi lançada em 11 de setembro de 2025, composta por 2 selos com valor facial de N20g e I20g e uma tiragem de 50.000 exemplares. Inclui também um bloco filatélico com um selo de 4,00 €, com uma produção limitada a 30.000 unidades. O design é da autoria de Filipe Soares, apresentando uma ilustração que evoca a figura histórica de Inês de Castro, símbolo de um dos episódios mais marcantes da história portuguesa.

A impressão foi realizada em offset. O formato do selo é 30,6 x 80 mm, enquanto o bloco mede 125 x 95 mm. Ambos apresentam dentado 12 x 12¼.. A imagem do selo destaca elementos associados à lenda e ao contexto histórico, incluindo referências à corte medieval e à tragédia que imortalizou Inês.

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 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.

Maxicard Typical Ohio farm landscape (2003)

Country: USA

Issue: Ohio Statehood Bicentennial
Date of Issue: March 01, 2003

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) with First Day of Issue text – CHILLICOTHE, OH – MAR 10, 2003 – 45601

Postcard: Color photograph of a rural Ohio landscape at sunset, featuring rolling green fields, a red barn, silos, and farmhouses surrounded by white fences. The warm light of the setting sun casts a golden hue over the scene, emphasizing the agricultural character of the state. The caption “OHIO” appears faintly in large letters across the background, reinforcing the state identity. (Edition Penrod/Hiawatha)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp is part of the Greetings from America series dedicated to Ohio, and the postcard illustrates a typical Ohio farm landscape, echoing the rural theme of the stamp. The First Day of Issue cancellation from Chillicothe, OH, on the official date of release ensures full temporal and geographic alignment, meeting all requirements for a true maximum card.

Yvert & Tellier: US 3465

Maximum Postcard Niagara Falls, one of the most iconic natural landmarks in North America (1999)

 

Country: USA
Issue: Niagara Falls – Scenic American Landscapes – 48¢
Date of Issue: May 12, 1999

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – NIAGARA FALLS, NY – MAY 12, 1999 – 14302

Postcard: Color photograph of Niagara Falls at dusk, showcasing the powerful cascade of water flowing over the cliffs into the mist-filled basin below. The sky is tinged with soft purple and pink hues, creating a dramatic backdrop for the falls. The caption “Niagara Falls” appears prominently at the top in a handwritten-style font, emphasizing the location’s identity. (Edition Postcard Factory)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp features Niagara Falls, one of the most iconic natural landmarks in North America, and the postcard provides a vivid photographic representation of the same site. The cancellation from Niagara Falls, NY, on the official date of issue ensures full temporal and geographic alignment, meeting all requirements for a true maximum card.

Yvert & Tellier: US PA125

Maximum Postcard United Nations Headquarters complex in New York City (2000)

Country: USA

Issue: United Nations Headquarters – 33¢
Date of Issue: July 30, 2000

Postmark: Special pictorial cancellation – Metro Expo New York Station – NEW YORK, NY 10019 – JUL 30, 2000

Postcard: Color photograph of the United Nations Headquarters complex in New York City, taken at dusk. The image shows the illuminated Secretariat Building (tall tower) and the curved General Assembly building in the foreground, with surrounding trees and streetlights adding depth to the composition. The caption at the top reads “NEW YORK CITY,” and on the right side “UNITED NATIONS,” emphasizing the subject.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp depicts the United Nations Headquarters, and the postcard presents a detailed view of the same iconic complex in New York City. The special MetroExpo cancellation from New York, applied on the date of issue, ensures full temporal and geographic alignment, fulfilling all criteria for a true maximum card.

Maxicard STATUE OF LIBERTY – NEW YORK CITY (2002)

Country: USA

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

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – NEW YORK, NY – APR 4, 2002

Postcard: Color photograph of the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, showing the monument from an elevated perspective with its pedestal and surrounding plaza clearly visible. The background includes the waters of New York Harbor and the distant shoreline. At the top, the caption reads “STATUE OF LIBERTY – NEW YORK CITY,” reinforcing the location’s identity.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
There is strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp is part of the Greetings from America series featuring New York, and the postcard depicts one of the most iconic symbols of both the state and the city—the Statue of Liberty. The cancellation from New York, NY, applied on the official day of issue, ensures full temporal and geographic concordance, 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 postcard New York World’s Fair – Trylon and Perisphere (1943)

Country: USA
Issue: New York World’s Fair – Trylon and Perisphere – 3¢
Date of Issue: Apr 1, 1939

Postmark: New York, N.Y. – 1943 – “REGY. DIV.”

Postcard: Color illustration of the Trylon and Perisphere, the iconic architectural symbols of the 1939 New York World’s Fair. The scene shows the towering triangular Trylon and the spherical Perisphere set against a clear blue sky, with landscaped grounds and reflecting pool in the foreground. (Edition C.T. Art-Colortone)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
This maximum card demonstrates strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp commemorates the 1939 New York World’s Fair and depicts the Trylon and Perisphere, which are also the central subjects of the postcard illustration. The cancellation from New York reinforces geographic alignment, and although dated 1943 — four years after the issue — it remains within the valid postal period for the stamp, ensuring acceptable temporal concordance for a historical maximum card.

 

Maxicard Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope installation in New Mexico (2001)

Country: USA

Issue: Astronomy – Radio Telescope – 60¢ (American Science Series)
Date of Issue: Aug 16, 2001

Postmark: Datil, New Mexico – AUG 16, 2001

Postcard: Color photograph of the Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope installation in New Mexico, showing a series of massive white parabolic antennas aligned across a desert plain under a clear blue sky. The caption at the top reads “NEW MEXICO,” with a decorative geometric border evoking Southwestern design motifs.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
This maximum card demonstrates strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp features a radio telescope, and the postcard depicts the VLA, one of the most significant radio astronomy facilities in the world, located in New Mexico. The cancellation from Capulin, NM, on the official issue date ensures perfect temporal and geographic alignment, making this an exemplary maximum card.

Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (2002)

 

Country: USA
Issue: Greetings from America – New Mexico (State Series) – 34¢
Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) - Taos, New Mexico – MAY 2, 2002

Postcard: Color photograph of Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showing traditional multi-storied adobe structures with wooden ladders and vigas (roof beams) in the foreground, under a clear blue sky. The caption reads “TAOS PUEBLO,” emphasizing the cultural and historical significance of this Native American settlement.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
This maximum card demonstrates strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp represents New Mexico in the Greetings from America series, and the postcard depicts Taos Pueblo, one of the most iconic landmarks of the state.The postmark is a CDS from Taos ensures complete geographic and temporal alignment.

Navajo cultural heritage and Southwestern landscape (2000)

Country: USA

Issue: Navajo Art – 22¢ (American Folk Art Series)
Date of Issue: Jan 20, 2000

Postmark: Thoreau, New Mexico – “The Gathering Place” – JAN 20, 2000

Postcard: Color photograph of Monument Valley featuring a traditional Navajo weaving scene outdoors: a loom with an intricate geometric rug in progress, a person seated weaving, and another person on horseback nearby. In the background, iconic sandstone buttes and a traditional hogan structure are visible, emphasizing Navajo cultural heritage and Southwestern landscape.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
This maximum card exhibits strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp celebrates Navajo textile art, and the postcard depicts an authentic Navajo weaving activity in Monument Valley, a region central to Navajo culture. The cancellation from Thoreau, NM—within Navajo Nation territory—reinforces geographic alignment. Temporal concordance is perfect as the postmark coincides with the official issue date of the stamp.

Yvert et Tellier US 1675

Phillips Exeter Academy Library - New Hampshire (2005)

Country: USA

Issue: Phillips Exeter Academy Library – 37¢ (American Architecture Series)
Date of Issue: May 20, 2005

Postmark: Special Cancelation Phillips Exeter Academy Second Day Issue Comemoration -Exeter, New Hampshire –  – MAY 20, 2005

Postcard: Color photograph of the interior of the Phillips Exeter Academy Library, designed by Louis I. Kahn. The image highlights the striking modernist architecture with exposed concrete, geometric forms, and wooden paneling. The central atrium features dramatic circular cutouts and layered balconies, emphasizing the architectural harmony of light and space.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
This maximum card demonstrates strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp commemorates the Phillips Exeter Academy Library, and the postcard depicts its interior, showcasing the same architectural subject. The cancellation from Exeter, NH, directly relates to the location of the library, ensuring geographic alignment. Temporal concordance is acceptable as the postmark corresponds to the official issue period, making this a historically valid maximum card.

Maximum Card Welcome Nebraska Lincoln (2002)

 

Country: USA

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

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) - Lincoln, Nebraska – APR 4, 2002

Postcard: Color illustration in the silhouette/map outline of Nebraska showing a covered wagon pulled by oxen crossing the prairie; caption reads “WELCOME TO NEBRASKAland… WHERE THE WEST BEGINS,” evoking pioneer overland migration imagery.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
Strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp is the Nebraska design from the 2002 Greetings from America state series, and the postcard’s artwork explicitly promotes Nebraska with pioneer/Old West motifs that mirror the stamp’s touristic theme. The cancellation from Lincoln, NE (the state capital) on the day of issue secures full geographic and temporal concordance for a maximum card.

Maxicard Nebraska Fort Kearny – Guardian of the Pioneer - Miden (1948)

 

Country: USA

Issue: Fort Kearny – Guardian of the Pioneer

Date of Issue: Sep 22, 1948

Postmark: First Day of Issue – Minden, Nebraska – SEP 22, 9:00 AM, 1948

Postcard: Sepia-toned illustration of Fort Kearny, showing a wooden stockade with blockhouses at the corners, a central flagpole, and a row of Native American tipis outside the fort. The design emphasizes the historical frontier setting and pioneer defense structures.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
This maximum card demonstrates strong thematic and geographic concordance. The stamp commemorates Fort Kearny as a “Guardian of the Pioneer,” and the postcard illustration depicts the fort itself, reinforcing the historical theme. The first-day postmark from Minden, Nebraska, is geographically relevant since Fort Kearny was located in Nebraska, ensuring full alignment of subject matter. Temporal concordance is perfect because the postmark coincides with the official issue date of the stamp.

Maximum General José E. Díaz (1937)

Country: Paraguay

Issue: General José E. Díaz – 1 Peso (Part of the 1925 definitive/commemorative series honoring the national military hero of the War of the Triple Alliance)

Date of Issue: 1925

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – POSTE RESTANTE – ASUNCIÓN – 29 JUL 37 – h 8

Postcard: Monochrome photographic portrait of General José Eduvigis Díaz, depicted in full military uniform, with printed identification below the image. (Edition unknown)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

This maximum card achieves full thematic concordance.

The 1‑peso stamp issued in 1925 depicts General José E. Díaz, one of Paraguay’s foremost military heroes, and the postcard likewise presents a portrait of the same figure. This creates direct iconographic and subject unity between the stamp and the postcard.

There is strong geographic concordance.

The cancellation originates from Asunción, the capital of Paraguay and the city most closely associated with Díaz’s military and national prominence. As the postal center of the country, Asunción is fully appropriate for the use of a stamp honoring a key figure in Paraguayan history.

The card also meets temporal concordance.

Although the postmark is dated 29 July 1937, twelve years after the stamp’s release, Paraguayan stamps of the 1925 issue remained valid for postal use during that period. Thus, the cancellation date falls within the legitimate postal validity of the stamp, complying with historical maximaphily standards.

Maxicard Anti‑Tuberculosis Fund – Jānis Čakste (1937)

Country: Latvia

Issue: Anti‑Tuberculosis Fund – Jānis Čakste (20 santīmi, 1930 Issue)

Date of Issue: December 4, 1930

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – Jan 16 1937 – Riga Latvia

Postcard: Monochrome photographic portrait of Jānis Čakste, Latvia’s first President (1919–1927), printed in a soft‑tone photographic style and published by M. Lapiņš, Riga. His surname appears handwritten beneath the portrait.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

This maximum card exhibits full thematic concordance, as both the 20‑santīmi stamp and the postcard depict Jānis Čakste, one of the foundational figures of the Latvian state and its first President. The portrait on the stamp and the photograph on the postcard refer to the same historical personality, establishing direct iconographic alignment.

The geographic concordance is strong. The cancellation originates from Riga, Latvia’s capital and political center, which is closely associated with Čakste’s life and the administrative context of the Anti‑Tuberculosis Fund postal issues. The fact that the postcard was also published in Riga (M. Lapiņš) further reinforces the geographic unity of the piece.

Temporal concordance is met. The stamp was issued in 1930, and the cancellation dated 16 January 1937 falls entirely within the valid postal period for Latvian semi‑postal/charity issues of this era. The piece therefore conforms fully to accepted standards for historical maximaphily.

Yvert &Tellier: LV 167

Maximum Card Jean Laborde – 60th Death Anniversary (1940)

Country: Madagascar (French Administration)

Issue: Jean Laborde – 60th Death Anniversary (55c Stamp, 1938 Issue)

Date of Issue: July 6, 1938

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – TANARARIVE R. GALLIENI – 10 JUN 40 The cancellation features a non‑standard spelling (“Tanararive”) instead of the official “Tananarive,” a notable postal variety but still attributable to the capital city of Madagascar.

Postcard: Monochrome printed portrait of Jean Laborde, executed in a line‑engraved illustrative style with accompanying caption and reference to his year of death (1878). (Edition unknown)

Justification of Maximum Concordance :

This maximum card maintains full thematic concordance: both the stamp and the postcard portray Jean Laborde, the influential French industrialist and political envoy whose work significantly shaped Madagascar during the mid‑19th century.

The geographic concordance remains valid despite the orthographic anomaly in the cancellation. Although the postmark reads “TANARARIVE”, this is clearly a postal error or variant referring to Tananarive (modern Antananarivo), the historic administrative capital of Madagascar and a location directly connected to the figure honored in the stamp issue. Postal marking varieties of this type are documented in colonial issues and do not compromise geographic alignment.

The temporal concordance is fully satisfied: the cancellation dated 10 June 1940 falls well within the postal validity period of the 1938 commemorative issue, ensuring legitimate chronological alignment for maximaphily purposes.

Maximum Card 1.º Centenário de Prudente de Moraes (1941)

Country: Brazil

Issue: Brazil – 600 Réis “Prudente de Moraes”

Date of Issue: November 15, 1910

Postmark: Commemorative Circular Date Stamp – “1.º Centenário de Prudente de Moraes” – São Paulo – 04 October 1941 (Expiry date: 01/11/1942)

Postcard: Monochrome printed portrait of Dr. Prudente de Moraes, first civilian President of the Republic of Brazil (1894–1898), presented in a formal photographic style with his name and presidential title printed below. (Edition Papelaria Rio Branco)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

This maximum card demonstrates full thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance. The 600 Réis stamp issued on November 15, 1910 portrays Prudente de Moraes, Brazil’s first civilian President, providing explicit thematic alignment with the postcard, which also presents his portrait in a formal photographic style.

The commemorative cancellation “1.º Centenário de Prudente de Moraes”, struck in São Paulo on 04 October 1941, further reinforces thematic relevance by marking the 100th anniversary of his birth and directly referencing the historical figure represented on both the stamp and the postcard. geographically, São Paulo is the state most closely associated with Prudente de Moraes’s political life and presidency, ensuring strong geographic concordance.

Temporal concordance is also fully achieved: the stamp remained valid for postal use until 01 November 1942, and the 1941 cancellation falls entirely within this period of postal validity, confirming proper chronological alignment for a historical maximum card.

Vultos da História e da Cultura: Emile Gentil (1866 - 1914)

 Vultos da História e da Cultura: Emile Gentil (1866 - 1914):   Émile Gentil nasceu em Volmunster (França) a 4 de abril de 1866 e destacou-se como explorador e administrador colonial. 

Country: French Equatorial Africa

Issue: Definitives (1937–1942) – Émile Gentil (65c Stamp)

Date of Issue: May 3, 1937

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – Fort-Lamy (Tchad) – 17 FEV 1940

Postcard: Monochrome printed portrait of Émile Gentil, rendered in a line‑drawn illustrative style showing the explorer in profile, with emphasis on uniform and shading details. (Edition unknown)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

This maximum card presents strong thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance. The 65c definitive stamp of 1937 depicts Émile Gentil, one of the most significant explorers and colonial administrators in French Equatorial Africa. The postcard equally portrays Émile Gentil, establishing direct thematic alignment between the philatelic and iconographic elements.

The Fort‑Lamy cancellation dated 17 February 1940 provides precise geographic relevance, as this location was a central administrative hub in French Equatorial Africa and directly connected to Gentil’s activities in the region. The 1940 cancellation date also falls well within the valid postal period of the 1937–1942 definitive series, ensuring full temporal concordance.

Yvert & Tellier: FR-EQ 47

Vultos da História e da Cultura: Juan Lavalle (1797 - 1841)

Vultos da História e da Cultura: Juan Lavalle (1797 - 1841): Juan Lavalle nasceu em Buenos Aires (Argentina) a 17 de outubro de 1797 e destacou-se como militar e líder político. 

Country: Argentina

Issue: Centenary of the Death of General Juan Lavalle – 5c (1941 Issue)

Date of Issue: Oct 09, 1941

Postmark: First Day of Issue – Red commemorative first day cancellation – Buenos Aires – 09.10.1941

Postcard: Monochrome printed portrait of General Juan Lavalle in full military uniform, showing detailed rendering of the jacket, decorations, and sash. (Edition unknown)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:

This maximum card demonstrates full thematic, geographic, and temporal concordance. The 5c stamp, issued on October 9, 1941, commemorates the centenary of General Juan Lavalle’s death and reproduces his official portrait. The postcard likewise presents a monochrome printed portrait of General Lavalle in military uniform, establishing direct and explicit thematic alignment. The red First Day of Issue cancellation from Buenos Aires, dated 09.10.1941, corresponds precisely to the stamp’s release date, thus ensuring perfect temporal concordance. The geographic concordance is also fully satisfied, as Buenos Aires holds direct historical relevance to Argentina’s national postal administration and to the figure commemorated.

Yvert & Tellier: AR 417 (The difference between the date on the commemorative cancellation and the date listed on Colnect relates to the official launch versus the widespread availability of the stamp. In essence, October 9th was the official release date for collectors and special events, while December 5th was the date of general availability across the entire postal network.)

Vultos da História e da Cultura: Léopold II (1835 - 1909)

Vultos da História e da Cultura: Léopold II (1835 - 1909):   Léopold Louis Philippe Marie Victor nasceu em Bruxelas (Bélgica) a 9 de abril de 1835 e destacou-se como Rei dos Belgas.

Country: Belgium
Issue: Centenary of Belgian Independence – King Leopold II (1 Fr Stamp, 1930 Issue)
Date of Issue: July 1, 1930
Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – “A 1 ANTWERPIN 1 S” – Time slug “17–18”, indicating postal handling between 17:00 and 18:00 at the Antwerpen 1 office. (No calendar date visible on the strike.)
Postcard: Monochrome printed portrait of King Leopold II, showing the formal rendering of the royal uniform and decorations. (Edition G. Cailliau)

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
This maximum card shows strong thematic concordance: both the 1930 commemorative stamp and the postcard depict King Leopold II. The Antwerpen postmark ensures geographic appropriateness within Belgium. Although the dateline on the CDS strike displays only the hour range “17–18” and does not show a complete calendar date, the use of a contemporary cancellation from a Belgian postal office remains consistent with geographic and temporal concordance for this issue.

Yvert & Tellier: BE 303

Vultos da História e da Cultura: Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841 - 1904)

Vultos da História e da Cultura: Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841 - 1904): John Rowlands, mais tarde conhecido como Sir Henry Morton Stanley, nasceu em Denbigh (País de Gales) a 28 de janeiro de 1841.

Country: Belgian Congo

Issue: Henry Morton Stanley – 5c (1928 Issue)
Date of Issue: June 30, 1928
Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – Léopoldville – 31.12.36
Postcard: Monochrome graphite portrait illustration of Henry Morton Stanley, executed with detailed shading and a formal presentation style.

Justification of Maximum Concordance:
This maximum card demonstrates thematic and geographic concordance. The 5c stamp belongs to the 1928 issue honoring Henry Morton Stanley, a key historical figure associated with the exploration and colonial history of the Congo. The postcard reflects the same colonial context through its formal portrait style. The Léopoldville CDS reinforces the geographic link, and the 1936 cancellation date falls well within the valid postal period for the 1928 issue, ensuring proper temporal concordance for a historical maximum card.

Yvert & Tellier: BE-CD 135

Greetings from America – Montana / Rodeo (2002)

Country: USA

Issue: Greetings from America – Montana

Date of Issue: April 4, 2002

Postmark: Circular Date Stamp (CDS) – Helena, MT – April 4, 2002

Postcard: Photographic view of a rodeo scene featuring a rider on a bucking horse. (Edition Int. Cards & Souvenirs)

Justification of Maximum Concordance: The postcard depicts a rodeo event, an activity culturally associated with Montana. The stamp represents the state of Montana and includes imagery of a rodeo horse and rider, reinforcing the subject matter. The CDS from Helena, applied on the first day of issue, further strengthens the thematic and geographical concordance.