Sale 1368 — The Daniel J. Ryterband Collection: Superb Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 December, 2025
Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue and 1875 Re-Issue (Scott 112-132)
1c Buff (112). Original gum, clear grill, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2000 and 2024 P.F. certificates (XF 90), SCV $600
2c Brown (113). Original gum, lightly hinged, detailed impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.F. certificate for block of twelve, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate as single (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo), SCV $500
2c Brown (113). Intense shade and detailed impression, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, clear strike of rosette cancel at left leaves design clearly visible, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, the 2c is difficult to obtain in such choice condition, ex "Natalee Grace", Morton and Myerson, with 1996, 2019 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
3c Ultramarine, Split Grill (114 var). Mint N.H., grill split top to bottom with one row of grill points present at top, vivid color on post-office fresh paper, outstanding centering with wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE WITH A SPLIT GRILL — GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY BOTH P.S.E. AND P.F.
With 2005 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95). With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $4,000 for normal, split grill not separately priced). Only three stamps grade higher in the P.S.E. Population Report. We doubt if any of these are the split grill variety.
3c Ultramarine (114). Rich color on bright paper, unusually wide and balanced margins, blue quartered cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.A.G. and 2021 P.F. certificates
6c Ultramarine (115). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-balanced margins, bright and fresh
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 2015 P.F. certificate for a pair (the other stamp in the pair was offered in our Sale 1251 of the John Field collection). With 2019 P.F. certificate as single (VF-XF 85). SCV $2,600.
6c Ultramarine (115). Outstanding centering with wide margins, rich color, cancelled at bottom edge leaving entire design fully visible
EXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
Ex Myerson. With 1996 and 2015 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95). SCV $225.
10c Yellow (116). Original gum, vibrant color, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. — ONLY ONE GRADES HIGHER.
Due to the slightly asymmetrical design, this value of the 1869 Pictorial set is difficult to obtain in the higher grades. With 1980 P.F. and 2004 and 2022 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, XF-Superb 95). Only one grades higher (at 98) and six others share this desirable grade.
10c Yellow (116). Vivid color, wide and balanced margins, target cancel and trace of circular datestamp at upper left, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 and 2022 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), SCV $110
12c Green (117). Wide margins and almost perfect centering, deep rich color, circle of wedges cancel leaves S.S. Adriatic vignette unobscured, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.A.G. and 2015 P.F. certificates (both XF-Superb 95), SCV $140
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright colors, well-balanced margins
VERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1869 TYPE I.
The 15c Type I comes from the first 1869 printing; in May 1869 the 15c went to press using the second frame plate, which produced Type II. In a condition census, both Type I and II would show similar numbers known in the top tier of original-gum condition — probably 8 to 10 of each. However, Type I is generally a rarer stamp and carries a much higher Scott Catalogue value.
With 1992 and 2019 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85). SCV $9,000.
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Deep rich colors and sharp proof-like impressions, bright paper, beautiful centering with unusually wide and balanced margins, unobtrusive cork cancel leaves entire design clearly visible
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE I 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2002 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). Only four grade higher (one at 95J, one at 98 and two at 98J).
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Wide and well-proportioned margins, wonderful depth of frame color complemented by strikes of blue circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2005 and 2020 P.F. certificates (XF 90 XQ, "Extraordinary Quality"), SCV $200
24c Green & Violet (120). Choice centering with balanced margins, rich colors, unobtrusive cancel leaves entire design clearly visible, Extremely Fine, with 1980 and 2021 P.F. certificate (XF 90), with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Original gum, clearly defined grill, brilliant colors
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
Ex Laehder. With 1975, 2014 and 2022 P.F. certificates (last two VF-XF 85). With 2022 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, VF 80)—we are compelled to grade this "Extremely Fine" and believe the P.F. VF-XF 85 grade is more accurate. SCV $3,750.
30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Wide margins and near perfect centering, rich colors on bright paper, clear strike of circle of wedges cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
Ex "Clipper City". With 1999 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95).
30c Ultramarine & Carmine (121). Intense shade and impression, well-balanced margins, bold strike of stylized Leaf cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2005 and 2019 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
90c Carmine & Black (122). Original gum, exceptionally deep and rich colors more reminiscent of the 1875 Re-Issue, wide margins and choice centering on bright paper
EXTREMELY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, WITH EXCEPTIONAL COLOR, WIDE MARGINS AND CHOICE CENTERING.
The 90c 1869 Pictorial is widely admired for its beautiful engraving and dignified portrait of Abraham Lincoln. However, collectors have been frustrated in their efforts to acquire choice examples of this issue. Used 90c stamps are typically heavily cancelled, because the high denomination was cause for postal clerks to thoroughly obliterate any chance for re-use. Naturally, the significant monetary value of 90c in 1869 limited the number of unused stamps that would be saved for future collectors. Therefore, the collector ideals of "well-centered with original gum" and "lightly cancelled" are seldom obtainable in the available supply of 90c 1869's. The stamp offered here, with full original gum, rich color and choice centering, probably ranks among the top 1% of surviving 90c 1869's in unused state.
Ex Abramowitz and "Dragonfly". With 2010 and 2021 P.F. certificates.
90c Carmine & Black (122). Bright colors and crisp impressions, cancelled solely by red cork cancel
VERY FINE and choice. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE CANCELLED SOLELY BY A RED CORK.
The bicolor 1869 Pictorials are very desirable cancelled in red. The 90c is rare as such and Scott assigns a $1,000 premium for a red cancel.
Ex Myerson. With 1989 P.F. certificate.
3c Blue, Re-Issue (125). Original gum, bright color and proof-like impression on crisp paper
VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE SOUND AND CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Original sales figures show that among the 1869 Pictorial Re-Issues, the 3c and 90c stamps accounted for the smallest number sold (1,406 and 1,356, respectively). Overall, the 1869's were popular with stamp collectors, far outselling the 1851-60 and 1861-66 Re-Issue sets. However, the 90c stamp's high cost and the wide availability of ordinary 3c stamps limited demand for those denominations. Today, both are rare, and handling over the years has not been kind to most of the surviving examples. This is a rare sound original-gum copy.
With 2000 and 2022 P.F. certificates.
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126). Original gum, lightly hinged, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, bright and fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE
With 1986, 2003 and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95). This is the highest grade awarded by the P.F. to an original gum Scott 126. By way of comparison, the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. is also 95. SCV $1,900.
10c Yellow, Re-Issue (127). Original gum, uncharacteristically wide balanced margins, vibrant color
EXTREMELY FINE GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE WITH ORIGINAL GUM, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2001 and 2008 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (last two OGph, XF-Superb 95). Only five grade higher (one at 95J, three at 98 and one at 100) and six others share this desirable grade. It is difficult to obtain this in higher grades. We have never offered the 95J or 100. For 98, we offered one in our 2021 Myerson sale and then one in 2010. We have only offered one other graded 95 since 2007, in our recent "El Dorado" sale.
12c Green, Re-Issue (128). Original gum, intense color and proof-like impression, wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE, GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E.
With 1985 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, XF 90).
15c Brown & Blue, Re-Issue (129). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions, wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE, GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E.
Ex Field. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90). Only five grade higher (two at 90J and three at 95).
24c Green & Violet, Re-Issue (130). Original gum, rich colors and proof-like impressions, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
With 2016 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95). By way of comparison P.S.E. has graded only one higher (at 98) and six at this grade. SCV $2,100.
30c Blue & Carmine, Re-Issue (131). Original gum, beautiful color and proof-like impressions on bright paper, almost perfect centering with wide margins all around
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Ex "Hanover" and Myerson. With 2001 P.F. certificate.
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue (132). Original gum, brilliant colors on bright white paper, choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Ex Myerson. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90).