The issuance date of the Dalong stamp has been controversial in the philatelic industry for decades. It was said in July, August, October, or even December. Now the argument has been considered as a result. Most people have affirmed it in late July.
, "This is also a very interesting scene in the history of philatelic collection." Zhou Bozhai still remembered that his friend was at the rally in Tianjin for the release date of the Dalong stamp, and he tried to make the release date in late July. Although he did not participate,
But when you hear from your friend's complaints, you can imagine the intense atmosphere at the scene: "Ouyang, do you still remember this?"
"Of course, people of our generation still remember this incident. This is the largest unsolved case in the philatelic industry. In addition to the issuance date, there are many different opinions about the designers of Dalong stamps. Originally, everyone thought it was made by Shanghai Customs.
Ferraal, a German employee of the Book Office, has indeed designed many stamps, including stamps commemorating the 60th birthday of Empress Dowager Cixi, which also came from his subordinates, but he is definitely not the designer of the Great Dragon stamp." Ouyang Tian is sure
Said .
"Why?" Luo Tian asked.
"It's very simple, the logic of time is wrong. Ferral entered Shanghai Customs in September 1892, but when was the Dalong stamp issued?"
"1878." Luo Tian suddenly realized: "At this time, the stamps have been issued for fourteen years, and the difference in the years is very obvious, so it is not Ferraal."
The two found the past events, and the two old seniors were excited. Zhou Bozhai said: "Later, the philatelic industry thought it might be Ma Shi, an American employee of Shanghai Customs, so someone pointed out that it was the United States who was once the Customs Taxation Department.
Stamps designed by Mashi. But later Mashi himself denied the matter. On July 25, 1929, Mashi wrote a letter to Bock. The letter said: The Cole's postage letter said that it was first issued in China.
The design of stamps is a misunderstanding. Regarding the issuance and pattern of this early stamp, you can learn all the details in the first statistics list of the 1905 China Trade Report."
"However, why do people in the philatelic industry think that Americans are the designers of the Big Dragon stamps?" This seems to be unfounded, and Luo Tian doesn't understand it any more.
Zhou Bozhai put the big dragon stamp just now on Luo Tian’s hand: “Look at the pagoda above.”
Luo Tian understood at a glance: "I understand. The pagoda on the Great Dragon stamp is sixth floor, which means that the person who designed this stamp must not understand Buddhism. The pagoda of Buddhism is all odd at the level, from the seventh level of the pagoda
When it comes to the thirteenth floor pagoda, there is never even number, so the target is set on foreigners."
Ouyang Tian was very satisfied with Luo Tian’s reasoning: “That’s right, but they all denied it themselves, of course not.”
"Since Mas has provided clues, you can tell by just looking for the trade report he mentioned?" Luo Tian said immediately.
"Yes, people also searched for information based on this idea. In the appendix to be read by Ma Shi, a "Chinese Post Minute" reads that 'The first set of stamps consists of one, three, and five points.
Three silver pieces, a copper plate engraved by a domestic technician', here it was mentioned that the technician was Chinese, and someone said that the patterns on the Dalong stamps all had a strong Chinese atmosphere, and on the stamps
The Chinese is beautifully written, while the English and Arabic numerals are relatively clumsy. What does this mean? The designer is an authentic Chinese, but will the technician be a designer? There is no solid evidence, it can be, it can be not."
Ouyang Tian said with a smile.
Luo Tian lowered his head and said nothing. It seems that the designer of the Dalong stamp is still a mystery. If he wants to solve this mystery, unless... he looked up and met Ouyang Tian's eyes, the two of them laughed and said nothing at the same time, unless
It is found that the first stamp was written, which is the first day seal. You can know the scene at that time by relying on your superpowers. It is not difficult to find the designer. Unfortunately, I don’t know where the first day seal of the Dalong stamp is.
The case can only be temporarily called a unsolved case.
"This is just the first unsolved case of Dalong stamp, and there is also the second unsolved case related to it." Zhou Bozhai picked up the tea cup and took a sip: "The mystery of the issuance date of Dalong stamp is what we just said
The philatelic industry is recognized as being issued in late July, and this subsequent unsolved case has also been confirmed."
While listening, Luo Tian was shocked to realize that he did not have enough knowledge of unpopular collectibles. It seemed that he had to work harder recently. Seeing Luo Tian lowering his head and thinking, Ouyang Tian was very satisfied. This was the effect he wanted.
Let this kid know how big the scope of the antique circle is. Besides, there are people outside of people, and there are heavens outside of heaven!
"The unsolved case on the issuance date can gradually fade the sky, thanks to the old expert of Shanghai Customs, Mr. Du Shengyu, who spent nearly two years searching the Tianjin Customs Post Office on July 24, which received the first batch of Dalong stamps in the customs archives.
Records are that De Cuilin signed and collected the bill. In 1940, when the old philatelic Li Zhenhuan was chatting with Xu Jialin, general manager of the Tianjin Post Office stamp issuance, he learned that Xu's father-in-law was an old postal office worker, in 1878, Dalong stamp
On the day he arrived on the counter on July 24, it was released immediately. Xu's father-in-law also bought one. The reason I remember clearly is that this day was Xu Jialin's father-in-law's lunar birthday." Zhou Bozhai sighed: "That's such an opportunity."
Coincidentally, July 24th, it was decided."
"It would be great if I could find the first day's seal." Luo Tian said.
Zhou Bozhai looked at Luo Tian and shook his head heavily: "Stamps are no more than other antiques. To put it bluntly, they are just a piece of paper. If the owner of the first day seal does not have the awareness of collecting it, they may be torn and destroyed after using it. The value of the first day seal will be
It is more likely that it will disappear long ago, throw away as garbage, and then burned and destroyed. This possibility is too great. I am afraid that this will become a regret in the philatelic industry."
"But," Luo Tian was very firm: "It did not appear, which means that there are both possibilities, and we cannot give up hope. It may be destroyed and will not exist in the world for a long time. It is also possible to lie quietly in a corner.
Then."
"That's right." Ouyang Tian supported him: "Isn't there an advertising slogan? Everything is possible."
When Zhou Bozhai saw the father and son singing together, he smiled and said, "Okay, I wish you both to find the first day seal of the Dalong stamp as soon as possible and to make a great contribution to the philatelic industry! Come on, I will use tea instead of wine, and I wish you success!"
Ouyang Tian and Luo Tian picked up the teacup, and the three of them touched each other. Luo Tian asked again: "Godfather, how is the business in the store recently?"
"It's not bad. Ding Cheng is getting more and more accustomed. I've seen it for a while and I don't have to stare at it. By the way, the business card of the repair company placed in the antique shop is gone. Remember to bring some here next time." Zhou Bozhai said.
: "Look, your repair company is not far from being popular."
When it comes to the restoration company, Luo Tian took out the matter of the golden jade robe and the dragon robe and said it. The three of them discussed it again. Before they knew it, it was already nine o'clock in the evening. Luo Tian and Ouyang Tian went back to rest.
They were on the same street, only about 30 meters away. Under the night, the shadows of the father and son were pulled long and walked side by side. Luo Tian suddenly felt sore in his nose, but he immediately smiled and continued to walk forward...