On April 22nd, 20 18, the State Post Bureau issued the third set of stamps with the theme of A Dream of Red Mansions, named as the special stamp of A Dream of Red Mansions (III), numbered 20 18-8.
This set of stamps includes four stamps and a sheetlet. The name and face value of the ticket are:
(4- 1)T Miao Yufeng tea face value: 1.2 yuan.
(4-2)T Xichun picture value: 1.2 yuan.
(4-3)T Pinger Cosmetics Face Value: 1.2 yuan.
(4-4)T night detective Xiaoxiang face value: 1.5 yuan.
Sheetlet: Yajie Haitang Society Face Value: 6 yuan
There are two versions of the original first day cover of A Dream of Red Mansions (III) in this collection, one is the envelope of Nanjing pontoon bridge, and the other is the envelope of Feng Run, Hebei Province (to be honest, I don't think Feng Run, Hebei Province can be regarded as the place of origin, and collecting the original envelope of this place is still greedy for the postmark of the place name "Cao Xueqin Road").
The above is a general description of the premise, and now I upload these two groups of real letters to share with you.
1. A Dream of Red Mansions (3) The original official letter of Nanjing Jiangling Weaving Hall, a set of two (unfortunately, the sheetlet was not collected and neglected to be kept).
For the first ticket, the main ticket adopts (4- 1) "Miaoyu Serve Tea" and (4-3) "Pinger Dress" (why choose 3 and 1 instead of 2 and 1 when the face value is the same, the mystery is in the second letter).
The second letter, the main tickets are (4-2) "Cherish Spring in Painting" and (4-4) "Night Tour in Xiaoxiang". 1. Take 1996-30 Tianjin Folk Painted Sculpture (4-4) published by1996 as the supplementary ticket, and add electronic supplementary ticket.
Two wonderful jade, two precious spring, beauty is not old, amorous feelings. Whether time and space are separated by more than 30 years or more than 20 years, it is still wonderful. These two real envelopes are very consistent with the theme in the choice of supplementary funds, which can be described as well-intentioned.
The stamp of the main ticket is "Nanjing 1 Jiangning Weaving Hall", dated 20 18.04.22, the first day of stamp issue. This stamp is exquisitely designed and carved, which fits the story of A Dream of Red Mansions very well. This is one of the original postmarks.
The cancellation stamp of the supplementary fund ticket is "20 18.04.22. 17 Nanjing pontoon bridge 10". Nanjing is the performance place of the story, and the pontoon bridge is the birthplace of the author Cao Xueqin, which is also one of the important original places.
Surprisingly, this time, Nanjing Post also designed an electronic stamp with the pattern of "Bao Dai * * * Reading the West Chamber" for the issuance of stamps. "Bao Dai * * * Reading the West Chamber" is the most frequently appeared and classic picture in the whole Dream of Red Mansions, and the issuance of this stamp undoubtedly makes the finishing touch for this set of true letters!
The cover is inscribed as "Nanjing Jiangning Weaving Museum", and such an official seal provides strong evidence for "in situ" collection.
As a collector of real envelopes, in fact, the most worrying thing is often the last link, that is, landing stamps. It is often difficult to collect original envelopes that should be classic, which will leave heartbreaking regrets because the landing stamps are not clear. This time, the stamp of the delivery bureau was very powerful. I dare not expect it to be as fine as the stamp of the ticket sales, but at least it is very rare to be so clear, especially because the first chapter of one of them is not clear enough, and the staff also specially stamped the other one. This kind of professionalism is really commendable.
The above is an introduction to the Nanjing envelope (3) of A Dream of Red Mansions. Unfortunately, the Nanjing envelope of the sheetlet was not collected due to personal negligence.
Two, "A Dream of Red Mansions (III)" official seal of Cao Xueqin Cultural Park in Feng Run, Hebei Province, a set of three (including sheetlets)
For the first letter, the main tickets are (4- 1) Wonderful Jade Serving Tea, (4-2) Painting in Spring, and "Cao Xueqin" published by China Ancient Writers (4) on 20 15-6 J 2065 438+05.
In the second letter, the main tickets are (4-3) Li Pinger Makeup and (4-4) Night Detective Xiaoxiang, 20 15-6 China Ancient Writers (4) (6-6)J Cao Xueqin and 20 15.
The third letter, the main ticket adopts the "Yajie Haitang Society" sheetlet, and the auxiliary ticket also uses Cao Xueqin, with a total postage of ***7.2 yuan, and the postage is the same by air mail.
As we all know, A Dream of Red Mansions is a famous masterpiece written by Cao Xueqin, an outstanding genius. Cao Xueqin's stamps, as supplementary tickets, are in perfect harmony with the theme. Of course, it is normal and completely understandable that ordinary ticket supplement is used as fund-raising without electronic supplement.
The postmark of the cancellation ticket is "20 18.04.22. 17 Caoxueqin Road, Feng Run, Hebei". This postmark, just like its place name "Feng Run", is plump and round, with profound and powerful stamping skills, clean and clear, showing the intention of stamping.
The cover is inscribed "Cao Xueqin Cultural Park".
Specifically: For a long time, Feng Run of Hebei Province and Liaoyang of Liaoning Province have been fighting for who is Cao Xueqin's real ancestral home. At the same time, in order to provide more favorable proof for themselves, the two places built Cao Xueqin Cultural Park, Cao Xueqin Memorial Hall and other buildings to promote speculation. But what I want to say is that although they had a good time, in fact, no matter who wins in the end, from the perspective of "in situ", Cao Xueqin's ancestral home is far from the original place of the stamp theme of A Dream of Red Mansions. The reason for collecting this official letter is more like the address "Cao Xueqin Road" on the postmark. Personally, although it is not the original place of residence in the true sense, this place name seems to give this letter a special meaning.
As the last link of a real envelope, one of the most important elements is the landing stamp. Judging from the overall three letters, the stamping of the landing stamp is still quite powerful, and it will not leave regrets, which is a relatively gratifying place.
The above is the envelope of the first day of A Dream of Red Mansions (III) sent by Feng Run, Hebei. Although it is not really "in situ", it can still be said to be a wonderful set of real envelopes.
Generally speaking, these two sets of real envelopes are impeccable from the aspects of stamp typesetting, choice of replacement tickets, choice of official letters, exquisite seal, labeling, and even smooth and neat handwriting before actual mailing. It seems simple and casual, but in every small detail, the sender's exquisiteness and subtlety in handling letters can be seen everywhere.
Finally, I sincerely thank the friends who sent these two sets of real envelopes: Mr. Zhang Wei from Nanjing and Mr. Peng Xiangyin from Feng Run, Hebei. Thank you for providing me with such a nice real envelope.