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Ireland Maximum Card

Ireland · 1900 ·

A maximum card is a philatelic item consisting of a postcard with a postage stamp placed on the picture side of the card, where the stamp and card image are concordant. The stamp is tied to the card with a postmark, usually of the first day of issue, from a place relevant to the stamp's subject.

Maximum cards are a specialized area of philately, combining stamp collecting with deltiology (postcard collecting). They offer a visually rich way to explore the themes and art of postage stamps.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$7
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$3
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.