The 5¢ and 10¢ Stamps of 1847
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Appendix
5¢ Proofs
| Proof Color & Type | Overprint & Color | # of Sheets | # of DT's | Types of D.T.'s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brown - Plate |
No - N/A |
1 |
2 |
A & B |
Brown - Plate |
Yes - Black |
1 |
2 |
A & B |
Orange -Trial Color |
No - N/A |
1 |
2 |
A & B |
Orange -Trial Color |
Yes - Black |
1 |
2 |
A & B |
Black -Trial Color |
No - N/A |
1 |
2 |
A & B |
Black -Trial Color |
Yes - Red |
1 |
2 |
A & B |
10¢ Proofs
| Proof Color & Type | Overprint & Color | # of Sheets | # of DT's | Types of D.T.'s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black - Plate |
No - N/A |
1 |
4 |
A, B, C & D |
Black - Plate |
Yes - Red |
1 |
4 |
A, B, C & D |
Orange -Trial Color |
No - N/A |
1 |
4 |
A, B, C & D |
Orange -Trial Color |
Yes - Black |
1 |
4 |
A, B, C & D |
Brown -Trial Color |
No - N/A |
1 |
4 |
A, B, C & D |
Brown -Trial Color |
Yes - Black |
1 |
4 |
A, B, C & D |
5¢ Deliveries
| Delivery | No. Delivered | No. Used | Delivery Date |
|---|---|---|---|
1st |
600,000 |
600,000 |
June 3, 1847 |
2nd |
800,000 |
800,000 |
March 13, 1848 |
3rd |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
March 20, 1849 |
4th |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
February 5, 1850 |
5th |
1,000,000 - 700,000 (destroyed) = |
300,000 |
December 9, 1850 |
Total |
4,400,000 |
3,700,000 |
|
10¢ Deliveries
| Delivery | No. Delivered | No. Used | Delivery Date |
|---|---|---|---|
1st |
200,000 |
200,000 |
June 1, 1847 |
2nd |
250,000 |
250,000 |
March 13, 1848 |
3rd |
300,000 |
300,000 |
March 19, 1849 |
4th |
300,000 - 185,000 Destroyed = |
115,000 |
February 14, 1850 |
Total |
1,050,000 |
865,000 |
|
5¢ Plate Varieties
| Scott Type | Pos. | Which Deliveries | # of Copies Recorded/Existing |
|---|---|---|---|
" A"; |
80R |
All 5 |
1 out of every 200 stamps exist |
" B"; |
90R |
All 5 |
1 out of every 200 stamps exist |
" C"; |
??? |
4th & 5th |
Less than 20 recorded |
" D"; |
??? |
4th & 5th |
Less than 10 recorded |
" E"; (Mower Shift?) |
??? |
All 5 |
1 out of every 200 stamps exist |
" F"; (Wagshal Shift) |
??? |
5th |
3, whereabouts of 1 unknown |
" T"; Crack |
Right Pane 9th vert. row |
1st through 4th |
1 out of every 235 stamps exist |
10¢ Plate Varieties
| Scott Type | Pos | Which Deliveries | Approximate Copies Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
" A"; |
1R |
All 4 |
1 out of every 200 stamps |
" B"; |
31R |
All 4 |
1 out of every 200 stamps |
" C"; |
2R |
All 4 |
1 out of every 200 stamps |
" D"; |
41R |
All 4 |
1 out of every 200 stamps |
Harelip |
57L |
All 4 |
1 out of every 200 stamps |
Stick Pin |
52L |
All 4 |
1 out of every 200 stamps |
Line Thru Second "F"; of Post Office |
68R |
All 4 |
1 out of every 200 stamps |
Bibliography
The Postage Stamps of the United States, John N. Luff, Scott Stamp & Coin Co., Ltd., 1902.
The United States 1847 Issue, The Philatelic Gazette, Carroll Chase, May 1916 - Jan. 1917.
Plating the 10¢ 1847, The Collectors Club Philatelist, Elliott Perry, Jan. 1925 - July 1926.
The 1847 Issue, A Historical Catalog of U.S. Stamp Essays and Proofs, Clarence W. Brazer, by the Author, 1947.
The 19th Century Postage Stamps of the United States, Lester Brookman, H.L. Lindquist, 1947.
Five Cents, 1847, Plate Proofs, Karl Burroughs, The Essay Proof Journal, April 1947.
Printing Postage Stamps by Line Engraving, James Baxter, Quarterman Publications, 1981.
Collectors Club Philatelist, Reexamining the 1847 Colors, Calvet M. Hahn, Vol. 65 Nos. 3, 4 & 5, Collectors Club, 1986.
The Discovery of a Fifth Major Double Transfer on the 5¢ 1847 Stamp, Opinions V, Philatelic Expertizing - An Inside View, Jerome S. Wagshal, The Philatelic Foundation, 1988.
Classic Untied States Imperforate Stamps, Jon Rose, Linn's Stamp News, 1990.
The Discovery of a Plate Crack on the 5¢ Stamp of 1847, The Chronicle of the U.S. Classic Postal Issues, Wade E. Saadi, May 1994
A Report of Two Rare 1847 Plate Proofs Each Showing Double Transfers, The Chronicle of the U.S. Classic Postal Issues, Henry F. Marasse, M.D., May 1996
The following provide excellent reference for classifying and studying cancellations found on the 1847 issue;
United States Cancellations 1845-1869, Skinner/Eno.
Simpson's U.S. Postal Markings 1851-1861, Alexander.
The American Stampless Cover Catalog, Phillips.
United States Waterway Packetmarks 1832-1899 and Supplement, Klein.
United States Railroad Postmarks 1837-1861, Remele.
Vessel-Named Markings on United States Inland and Ocean Waterways 1810-1890 Milgram.
Postal Markings of the United States 1847-1851, Hahn.
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