Sale 1368 — The Daniel J. Ryterband Collection: Superb Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 December, 2025
Category — 1893 Columbian Issue (Scott 230-245)
1c Deep Blue, Columbian (230). Mint N.H., deep rich color and detailed impression, essentially perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, an absolutely stunning stamp and surely one of the finest in existence, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), only one grades higher (at 100) and eight others share this desirable grade
2c Brown Violet, Columbian, Broken Hat (231 var). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, ex Field, with 1983 and 2022 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), SCV $160
4c Ultramarine, Columbian (233). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), with 2018 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
5c Chocolate, Columbian (234). Mint N.H., near perfect centering with wide margins, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
6c Purple, Columbian (235). Mint N.H., beautiful color and proof-like impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Sacramento", with 2003 P.S.E. and 2021 P.F. certificates (both XF-Superb 95)
8c Magenta, Columbian (236). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95), SCV $140
10c Black Brown, Columbian (237). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.—ONLY THREE GRADE HIGHER.
With 2016 and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98). Only three grade higher (at 98J) and eight others share this desirable grade. These are low population numbers at the top of the report.
15c Dark Green, Columbian (238). Mint N.H., wonderfully well-centered, proof-like color and impression on fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, graded xf-superb 95 by p.s.e.
With 1982 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95).
30c Orange Brown, Columbian (239). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 1985, 1998 P.F. and 2008 and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95).
50c Slate Blue, Columbian (240). Original gum, single hinge mark, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
Ex Drucker. With 1978 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo).
$1.00 Salmon, Columbian (241). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 1995 and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF 90), SCV $1,000
$2.00 Brown Red, Columbian (242). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
With 1988 and 2022 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95). SCV $1,100.
$3.00 Yellow Green, Columbian (243). Original gum, detailed impression, unusually choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
With 1984 and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95). SCV $1,500.
$4.00 Crimson Lake, Columbian (244). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, choice centering with well-balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE LIGHTLY HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $4.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE, GRADED XF 90 BY BOTH P.F. AND P.S.E.
With 2006 P.F. and 2020 P.S.E. certificates (both OGph, XF 90). This is a very strong XF 90.
$5.00 Black, Columbian (245). Original gum, intense shade and proof-like impression, outstanding centering with wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
With 2005 and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95). SCV $2,500.