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The Wagshal Collection, Part 1 - 1845-69 Issues continued...

5c 1847 Issue - Double Transfers
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
121   5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. A (1-A).> Position 80R1, deep rich color and proof-like impression, large margins, neat strike of red New York square grid cancel, Extremely Fine example of this 5c 1847 double transfer5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. A (1-A). Position 80R1, deep rich color and proof-like impression, large margins, neat strike of red New York square grid cancel, Extremely Fine example of this 5c 1847 double transfer (Image)

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 675.00

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction
122   5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. A (1-A).> Position 80R1, huge margins including <sheet margin at right,> lightened manuscript cancel, some faults, otherwise Extremely Fine example of this variety, especially desirable with the sheet margin5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. A (1-A). Position 80R1, huge margins including sheet margin at right, lightened manuscript cancel, some faults, otherwise Extremely Fine example of this variety, especially desirable with the sheet margin (Image)

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 675.00

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction
123   5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. B (1-B).> Position 90R1, rich color, large even margins, neat strike of red New York square grid cancel, faint manuscript offset on back, tiny thin speck, Extremely Fine appearance5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. B (1-B). Position 90R1, rich color, large even margins, neat strike of red New York square grid cancel, faint manuscript offset on back, tiny thin speck, Extremely Fine appearance (Image)

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 675.00

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
124   5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. B (1-B).> Position 90R1, intense shade and impression, large margins including <sheet margin> at right, barely in at bottom, Fine example of this variety5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. B (1-B). Position 90R1, intense shade and impression, large margins including sheet margin at right, barely in at bottom, Fine example of this variety (Image)

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 675.00

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction
125 c 5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. B (1-B).> Position 90R1, also with unusual extension of frameline at top right, tied by red grid, matching Rockville Ct. Aug. 2? circular datestamp on blue cover to Norfolk Conn., Very Fine, a very unusual stamp, illus5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. B (1-B). Position 90R1, also with unusual extension of frameline at top right, tied by red grid, matching "Rockville Ct. Aug. 2?" circular datestamp on blue cover to Norfolk Conn., Very Fine, a very unusual stamp, illustrated in Brookman on p. 45 where he states that the extension of the frameline has nothing to do with the double transfer and probably did not occur again at this position (Image)

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 E. 750-1,000

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction
126   5c Orange Brown, Double Transfer Ty. C (1b-C).> Ample to large margins, brilliant color, light strike of red grid cancel, the double transfer is clearly evident at lower left and in the bottom frameline at left, faint pressed-out vertical crease<><5c Orange Brown, Double Transfer Ty. C (1b-C). Ample to large margins, brilliant color, light strike of red grid cancel, the double transfer is clearly evident at lower left and in the bottom frameline at left, faint pressed-out vertical crease

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE DISCOVERY COPY OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE WITH THE DOUBLE TRANSFER TYPE C. VERY FEW EXAMPLES ARE KNOWN.

In an article in the August 1995 Chronicle, Jerome S. Wagshal summarized previous writings on this double transfer. It was first discovered by Dan Hammatt around 1920. Mr. Wagshal recorded a total of 13-1/2 copies (one is a half-stamp in a strip). He also echoes Ashbrook's theory that this and the double transfer Type D were created when the plate was reworked sometime in late 1850 and were only part of the fifth delivery from RWH&E in December 1850. This would account for their scarcity compared to the Type A and B double transfers, and it seems to be confirmed by the two examples known on cover, which were described by Ashbrook as 1851 usages. The distinctive Orange Brown shade also points to the Fifth Delivery.

Accompanied by part of 1942 Ashbrook article from The Stamp Specialist (Image)

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 3,250.00

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
127   5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. D (1-D).> Horizontal pair, left stamp shows the double transfer, showing re-entry of top, bottom and left framelines and also numerals, red grid cancels, vertical scoring line is mostly between stamps<><>^VERY FINE APP5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. D (1-D). Horizontal pair, left stamp shows the double transfer, showing re-entry of top, bottom and left framelines and also numerals, red grid cancels, vertical scoring line is mostly between stamps

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE DISCOVERY COPY OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE WITH TYPE D DOUBLE TRANSFER. FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, THIS WAS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE. LESS THAN A DOZEN ARE KNOWN TODAY.

In an article in the 1942 Stamp Specialist, Stanley Ashbrook describes the four double transfers that were known at the time. The Type D was discovered by Ashbrook in 1921 in the collection of noted philatelist Judge Robert S. Emerson. After publishing his discovery, serious philatelists of the day looked for confirming copies but were unable to find any. Finally, more than 20 years later, Lambert Gerber found one, as the top left stamp in a block of four. It is believed that this and the double transfer Type C were created when the plate was reworked sometime in late 1850 and were only part of the Fifth Delivery from RWH&E in December 1850. This would account for their scarcity compared to the Type A and B double transfers.

Ex Emerson. Accompanied by copy of Ashbrook's diagram. Scott Retail as just the single double transfer $3,250.00 (Image)

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 E. 7,500-10,000

SOLD for $8,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
128   5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. E (1-E).> Showing clear double transfer of U, Post Office and left numeral 5, large margins, rich color, light strike of red New York square grid cancel leaves double transfer clearly visible<><>^EXTREMELY FINE E5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. E (1-E). Showing clear double transfer of "U", "Post Office" and left numeral "5", large margins, rich color, light strike of red New York square grid cancel leaves double transfer clearly visible

EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 "MOWER SHIFT" -- DOUBLE TRANSFER TYPE E -- OF WHICH PROBABLY NO MORE THAN A DOZEN COPIES ARE KNOWN.

The so-called "Mower Shift" is named after its discoverer, the San Francisco dealer R. H. Mower. In an article discussing this rare position in the November 1976 Chronicle, Duane Garrett quotes a letter from Stanley B. Ashbrook, which states "this 'E' variety is quite scarce, much more than either the 'A' or 'B', probably due to the fact that the extra lines were not cut very deep on the plate and soon wore away. I believe that we can only find the 'E' among the very earliest prints from the plate."

Ex Rust. Undercatalogued in Scott at $1,600.00 -- the last example we sold, ten years ago, brought $6,500 hammer. (Image)

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 E. 2,000-3,000

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
129   5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. E (1-E).> Showing clear double transfer of U, Post Office and left numeral 5, large even margins, deep rich color, bold strike of red New York square grid cancel<><>^EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. E (1-E). Showing clear double transfer of "U", "Post Office" and left numeral "5", large even margins, deep rich color, bold strike of red New York square grid cancel

EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 5-CENT 1847 "MOWER SHIFT" -- DOUBLE TRANSFER TYPE E -- OF WHICH PROBABLY NO MORE THAN A DOZEN COPIES ARE KNOWN. THE PLACEMENT OF THE CANCELLATION LEAVES ALL OF THE RE-ENTRY LINES VISIBLE.

The so-called "Mower Shift" is named after its discoverer, the San Francisco dealer R. H. Mower. In an article discussing this rare position in the November 1976 Chronicle, Duane Garrett quotes a letter from Stanley B. Ashbrook, which states "this 'E' variety is quite scarce, much more than either the 'A' or 'B', probably due to the fact that the extra lines were not cut very deep on the plate and soon wore away. I believe that we can only find the 'E' among the very earliest prints from the plate."

Undercatalogued in Scott at $1,600.00 -- the last example we sold, ten years ago, brought $6,500 hammer. (Image)

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 E. 2,000-3,000

SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction
130   5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. E (1-E).> Showing clear double transfer of U, Post Office and left numeral 5, large margins all around, bright shade nicely complemented by <blue Philadelphia circular datestamp,> negligible small thin spot at top5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. E (1-E). Showing clear double transfer of "U", "Post Office" and left numeral "5", large margins all around, bright shade nicely complemented by blue Philadelphia circular datestamp, negligible small thin spot at top center

EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 5-CENT 1847 "MOWER SHIFT" -- DOUBLE TRANSFER TYPE E -- OF WHICH PROBABLY NO MORE THAN A DOZEN COPIES ARE KNOWN.

The so-called "Mower Shift" is named after its discoverer, the San Francisco dealer R. H. Mower. In an article discussing this rare position in the November 1976 Chronicle, Duane Garrett quotes a letter from Stanley B. Ashbrook, which states "this 'E' variety is quite scarce, much more than either the 'A' or 'B', probably due to the fact that the extra lines were not cut very deep on the plate and soon wore away. I believe that we can only find the 'E' among the very earliest prints from the plate."

Undercatalogued in Scott -- the last example we sold, ten years ago, brought $6,500 hammer. (Image)

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 1,625.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
131 c 5c Grayish Brown, Double Transfer Ty. E (1a-E).> Beautiful shade, showing clear double transfer of U, Post Office and left numeral 5, full to huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at top, tied by red grid, matching Providence R.I. Jan5c Grayish Brown, Double Transfer Ty. E (1a-E). Beautiful shade, showing clear double transfer of "U", "Post Office" and left numeral "5", full to huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at top, tied by red grid, matching "Providence R.I. Jan. 20" circular datestamp and matching "5" handstamp on 1848 folded letter to New Bedford Mass., light vertical file fold well away from stamp

VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 "MOWER SHIFT" ON A COVER. THIS JANUARY 1848 COVER PROVES BEYOND ANY DOUBT THAT THE MOWER SHIFT EXISTED ON THE ORIGINAL STATE OF THE PLATE. IT MAY ALSO BE UNIQUE IN THIS SHADE. A FANTASTIC EXHIBITION ITEM.

The so-called "Mower Shift" is named after its discoverer, the San Francisco dealer R. H. Mower. In an article discussing this rare position in the November 1976 Chronicle, Duane Garrett quotes a letter from Stanley B. Ashbrook, which states "this 'E' variety is quite scarce, much more than either the 'A' or 'B', probably due to the fact that the extra lines were not cut very deep on the plate and soon wore away. I believe that we can only find the 'E' among the very earliest prints from the plate." His theory is confirmed by this cover and one other, dated at Boston on July 5, 1848. The 5c plate was not reworked until late in 1850.

With 1989 P.S.E. certificate. (Image)

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 E. 3,000-4,000

SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

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