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