Sale 1368 — The Daniel J. Ryterband Collection: Superb Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 December, 2025
Category — 1870-88 Large Bank Note Issues (Scott 135-218)
2c Red Brown, H. Grill (135). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful color, wide margins, easily discernible grill points
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 2-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE.
Ex "Sacramento". With 2002 and 2012 P.F. certificates (XF 90 XQ). By way of comparison, P.S.E. has graded only one at this grade with one higher (at 95). SCV $1,000.
2c Red Brown (146). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered, lovely fresh color, Extremely Fine, ex Field, with 2002 P.F. certificate for block of four (this the bottom left stamp) and 2022 P.F. certificate as single (VF-XF 85)
15c Bright Orange (152). Original gum described on most recent certificate as redistributed, vivid color, unusually choice centering with well-proportioned margins
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 15-CENT UNGRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.
The 15c 1870 National Grilled Issue (Scott 141) is widely recognized as an extremely rare stamp in choice original-gum condition. Less well known is the fact that its ungrilled counterpart — Scott 152 — is comparably challenging to find in such condition. This stamp has all of the National printing characteristics, but it defies the norm by having exceptional attributes of centering and freshness.
Ex "Adventurer". With 1989, 1998 and 2009 P.F. certificates as original gum (XF 90). 2023 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90 noting redistributed original gum no longer accompanies. At least the experts agree on the grade.
90c Carmine (155). Original gum, single hinge mark, radiant color, three wide margins
VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1870 UNGRILLED NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
With 2001 P.F. and 2022 P.S.E. certificates.
1c Ultramarine (156). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, ex "Sacramento", with 2006 and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90), only six grade higher and four others share this grade, for Mint N.H. none grade higher than 90
6c Dull Pink (159). Mint N.H., brilliant color, choice margins and centering on bright paper, Extremely Fine, a scarce sound and centered Mint N.H. example of this issue, with 1994 and 2020 P.F. certificates (XF 90), 2013 P.S.E. certificate no. 1264124 no longer accompanies (VF-XF 85; unpriced in SMQ in Mint N.H. condition), with 2013 P.S.A.G. certificate (ogNH, Superb 98), SCV $375 as hinged
7c Orange Vermilion (160). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, Extremely Fine, ex "Adventurer", with 1978 P.F. and 2023 P.S.E. certificates
10c Brown (161). Original gum, lightly hinged, remarkably well-centered with wide and balanced margins, rich color and a well-incised impression
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
Ex "Sacramento". With 2003 and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95). With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95). Only five grade higher (highest is 98) and three others share this grade.
12c Blackish Violet (162). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, balanced margins
VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 12-CENT CONTINENTAL ISSUE, SCOTT 162.
With 2001 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF 80). This is a very difficult stamp to find in sound original-gum condition in the higher grades. The P.S.E. Population Report contains only one 90J, three at 90 and one each at 85J, 85 and this 80.
90c Rose Carmine (166). Original gum, lightly hinged, vivid color and detailed impression, wide margins and outstanding centering
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL WIDE-MARGINED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL PRINTING.
Ex "Sacramento". With 1992 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates.
2c Vermilion (183). Mint N.H., intense color on bright white paper, post-office fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, ex Przybyl, with 2002 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90), with 2021 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
5c Blue (185). Original gum, wide margins, lovely rich color, Extremely Fine, ex "Sacramento", with 1985 and 2002 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95), only two grade higher (at 98)
6c Pink (186). Original gum, lightly hinged, excellent centering, wide margins, fresh pastel color, Extremely Fine, ex "Cloudrest" and "Sacramento", with 1990 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates
10c Brown, Without Secret Mark (187). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color on fresh paper, well-centered
VERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE WITHOUT SECRET MARK.
Ex Weisman. With 1996 P.S.E. and 1996 and 2022 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85).
10c Brown, With Secret Mark (188). Original gum, deep rich color, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 10-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE WITH SECRET MARK. VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN THIS QUALITY, ESPECIALLY WITH ORIGINAL GUM.
With 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90). Only three grade higher (two at 90J, one at 100) and five others share this grade.
15c Red Orange (189). Mint N.H., balanced margins, vivid color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine, with 1997 and 2013 P.F. certificates (XF 90 XQ), SCV $600
30c Full Black (190). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally well-centered, strong impression, Extremely Fine, with 1992 and 2011 P.F. certificates (XF 90), SCV $850
90c Carmine (191). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, brilliant color, beautifully centered
EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE.
Ex Hoffman and Field. With 2004 and 2022 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85). SCV $2,100.
5c Yellow Brown (205). Original gum, lightly hinged, Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centering, bright shade on fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT GARFIELD ISSUE, SCOTT 205, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
Ex Curtis. With 1998 P.F. and 2003 and 2019 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, Superb 98 Jumbo). Only one grades higher and one other shares this grade, for Mint N.H. the highest grade is 95J.
3c Blue Green (207). Mint N.H., vivid color, well-centered with balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, ex "Sacramento", with 2005 P.S.E. and 2021 P.F. certificates (both XF 90), only six Mint N.H. grade higher (all at 95)
6c Rose (208). Original gum, barely hinged, radiant color, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 1882 RE-ENGRAVED 6-CENT ROSE IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT ISSUES TO OBTAIN IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION. THIS EXCEPTIONAL STAMP IS GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. — ONLY ONE GRADES HIGHER.
Despite being the major Scott listing, the Rose shade is far scarcer than the Brown Red sub-shade, Scott 208a. Power Search located only one Mint N.H. example offered in our sales since 1993, and that is off-center with perfs almost touching the design. We have offered no multiples with Mint N.H. stamps. The online records of The Philatelic Foundation contain only two in Mint N.H. condition, but we doubt they would even grade 90. For the collector who values centering, a hinged copy is all there is, and this lightly hinged example is very desirable.
Ex "Sacramento". With 1982 and 2021 P.F. certificates. With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95). Only one grades higher (at 98, realized $6,750 in our 2017 auction 1166) and only six others share this desirable grade.
10c Brown (209). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, ex Hansen, with 1999 and 2008 P.F. certificates (XF 90), SCV $175
2c Red Brown (210). Mint N.H., bright color on fresh white paper, Extremely Fine, ex "Silver Lake", with 1984 and 2004 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only two grade higher (at 95J and 98J)
4c Blue Green (211). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep color, uncommonly wide margins, Very Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate
1c Ultramarine (212). Mint N.H., wide margins and choice centering, pretty pastel shade, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1979 and 2021 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (latter two XF 90)
2c Green (213). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2020 P.S.A.G. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (both XF-Superb 95), only three grade higher
3c Vermilion (214). Mint N.H., vibrant color, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2018 and 2020 P.F. certificates, the former as a block and the latter XF 90, SCV $190
4c Carmine (215). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, choice centering with Jumbo margins
FRESH AND EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 215, GRADED XF 90 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 1997 P.F. and 2007 and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo). Only nine grade higher (seven at 95 and two at 98) and no others share this grade.
5c Indigo (216). Mint N.H., deep rich color, Jumbo margins
EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 5-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE, SCOTT 216, GRADED XF 90 JUMBO BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
With 2020 P.F. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo). By way of comparison only seven grade higher at P.S.E.'s Population Report (six at 95, one at 98J). SCV $675.
30c Orange Brown (217). Mint N.H., rich color, well-balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 30-CENT ORANGE BROWN, SCOTT 217, GRADED XF 90 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
With 1996 and 2019 P.F. certificates (XF 90). SCV $1,075.
90c Purple (218). Original gum, wonderful depth of color, near perfect centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 90-CENT PURPLE, SCOTT 218, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF-Superb 95). Only five grade higher (all at 98). For Mint N.H., none grade higher and one equals this grade.