Cost of US Stamp Scott Catalogue #1 – 5c 1847 Benjamin Franklin. Page 107

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 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

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5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. A (Scott 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

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 122

5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. B (Scott 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

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 123

5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. B (Scott 1-B). Position 90R1, intense shade and impression, large margins including sheet margin at right, barely in at bottom, Fine example of this variety

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 124

5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. B (Scott 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

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 125

5c Red Brown, Double Impression (1e). Horizontal pair, right stamp shows significant doubling at upper left corner, the two positions also show misalignment of entries on the plate, huge margins including sheet margin at top, cancelled by blue grids, matching “Lockport N.Y. Sep. 3” circular datestamp on 1850 folded letter to New York City VERY FINE. THIS IS THE BASIS FOR THE SCOTT LISTING OF THE DOUBLE IMPRESSION ON THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE. NO OTHERS ARE KNOWN. ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF THE ISSUE. Accompanied by 1992 note from William Hatton stating that this was added to the Scott Catalogue listing in 1993 based on his recommendation.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 120

5c Brown, Double Transfer Ty. A (Scott 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

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5c Dark Brown Orange (1 var). Large margins all around, tied by black grid and red “Boston 5cts. 12 Jun.” integral-rate circular datestamp on 1851 folded letter to Hartford Conn., matching red “Paid” handstamp, some slight soiling, otherwise Very Fine use of this scarce shade, the 1847 issue was demonetized less than a month later

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 119

5c Brown Orange (Scott 1d). Brilliant color, large to full margins, tied by one of two strikes of blue “Philada Pa. 10 Jan. ?” integral-rate circular datestamp on short-paid folded cover to Taylorsville N.C., manuscript “5 Due” at top left collected from recipient, light horizontal file fold well away from stamp, Very Fine, ex Rust, with 1990 P.S.E. and 1992 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 115

5c Brown Orange (Scott 1d). Large margins, tiny scissors-cut entirely in bottom right margin, vivid shade, tied by red square grid, matching “New-York May 7” circular datestamp on buff cover to Cooperstown N.Y. with Iron and Steel Merchant’s blue embossed return card on top flap, Very Fine, a pretty example of this shade on cover

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5c Brown Orange (Scott 1d). Large margins to clear, radiant color, tied by red square grid, matching “New-York Dec. 11” circular datestamp on cover to Washington N.H., faint strike of “Rathbun’s Hotel, New York” handstamp, reduced at top and left and missing part of top flap, Very Fine, small purple handstamp, with note from Dr. Amonette classifying this as “brownish orange” and noting that Orange is the predominant color

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5c Brown Orange (Scott 1d). Towards the paler end of the spectrum, huge margins to clear, stitch watermark at bottom, tied by red grid, matching “STEAM/BOAT” handstamp on front only to Albany N.Y., Very Fine, signed Bloch

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5c Brown Orange (Scott 1d). Position 10R1, large margins to full, pale shade, red New York square grid cancel, distinct plating marks at right, Very Fine, with 1978 P.F. certificate

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5c Brown Orange (Scott 1d). Ample to large margins, brilliant color, neat strike of red grid cancel, faint vertical crease at top center not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine appearance, with 1995 P.F. certificate as sound Orange Brown shade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 112

5c Bright Brown Orange (Scott 1d). Huge margins to clear including part of adjoining stamp at top, brilliant color, neat strike of red numeral “5” in circle handstamp, faint pressed-out vertical crease, Fine appearance, with 1997 Saadi certificate not describing condition and stating this is from the Fifth Delivery

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2010, Sale 993, Lot 113