Sale 1368 — The Daniel J. Ryterband Collection: Superb Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 December, 2025
Category — 1908-12 Issue (Scott 332-356)
2c Carmine (332). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, mathematically perfect centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a truly magnificent Gem 100 Jumbo example of this workhorse Washington-Franklin issue, ex Merlin and "Hanover", with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $1,150 as 100), only three other examples have achieved this perfect grade
3c Deep Violet (333). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 and 2024 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only two others
4c Orange Brown (334). Mint N.H., wide margins and essentially perfect centering, bright shade on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 1981 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98)
5c Blue (335). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. and 2007 and 2022 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
6c Red Orange (336). Mint N.H., vibrant color, perfectly centered
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 336, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
With 1999 and 2021 P.F. certificates (Superb 98). By way of comparison, P.S.E. has graded only one at 98 with three higher. SCV $145.
8c Olive Green (337). Mint N.H., rich color, beautiful centering, long and full perforations, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), with 2021 P.F. certificate (Superb 98), SMQ value as 95
13c Blue Green (339). Mint N.H., incredibly wide balanced margins, pristine color on crisp paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MATCHLESS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 13-CENT 1908 ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Ex Myerson. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98) This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only five others.
15c Pale Ultramarine (340). Mint N.H., pretty pastel color, wonderful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Clipper City" and Lanza, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only five grade higher (two each at 95J and 98 and one at 98J)
5c Blue, Imperforate (347). Mint N.H. centerline block of four, very large margins all around, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), SCV $350
1c Green, Coil (348). Mint N.H. guide line pair, bright color, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1981, 2002 and 2014 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), SCV $650
1c Green, Coil (348). Mint N.H. pair, bright color, outstanding centering and margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Depew, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only three pairs grade higher (at 100)
1c Green, Coil (348). Mint N.H., wide margins and perfect centering, post-office fresh in every respect, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, ex Curtis, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98)
2c Carmine, Coil (349). Mint N.H. guide line pair, brilliant color, well-balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 2-CENT VERTICAL COIL, SCOTT 349, GRADED XF 90 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
Ex Dr. Morris. With 1993 and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF 90). SCV $1,350.
2c Carmine, Coil (349). Mint N.H., brilliant color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
4c Orange Brown, Coil (350). Guide line pair, original gum, top stamp lightly hinged, bottom stamp Mint N.H., deep rich color, choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90), with ungraded 2021 P.F. certificate
5c Blue, Coil (351). Mint N.H. guide line pair, wonderful depth of color on post-office fresh paper, choice centering with balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 5-CENT PERF 12 VERTICAL COIL, SCOTT 351, GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E.
Interestingly, this is the only 5c Washington-Franklin perforated vertical coil stamp ever produced. Demand proved to be so low that no others were made.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90). Only six Mint N.H. guide line pairs grade higher in the P.S.E. Population Report (five at 95, one at 98).
5c Blue, Coil (351). Mint N.H. pair, well-centered with rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85), we feel this is a solid XF 90
5c Blue, Coil (351). Mint N.H., rich color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine and attractive, ex Field, with 2021 P.F. certificate
2c Carmine, Coil (353). Guide line pair, original gum, brilliant color, outstanding centering, Extremely Fine, with 1988 and 2023 P.F. certificates (XF 90), SCV $850
4c Orange Brown, Coil (354). Mint N.H. guide line pair, rich color, well-balanced margins
VERY FINE AND CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 4-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 354.
With 1993 and 2021 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85). With 2018 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80). SMQ as VF 80.
5c Blue, Coil (355). Mint N.H. guide line pair, brilliant color and proof-like impression, almost perfect centering with wide balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 5-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 355.
Ex Whitman and Field. With 1993 and 2022 P.F. certificates (XF 90). SCV $3,250.
5c Blue, Coil (355). Pair, original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by no others, one Mint N.H. has also been awarded this grade (realized $8,000 in 2019)
10c Yellow, Coil (356). Guide line pair, original gum, single hinge mark at top, brilliant color, choice centering with wide top margin
VERY FINE. A LOVELY AND RARE GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 10-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 356.
According to Johl (Volume 1, page 181), only 10,000 of the 10c Washington coil stamp were issued. They were made especially for a New York firm to send out advertising samples, similar to the 3c Orangeburg coil. Only a few rolls were sold to the firm, and the remaining rolls were distributed to some of the large post offices across the country. Dealers acquired several rolls, but because most contemporary collectors did not collect coils, many were used and destroyed.
Ex Przybyl. With 1982 Jakubek, 2010 P.S.E. and 2021 P.F. certificates. Collectors waiting for this in Mint N.H. condition may have a very long wait — the highest grade awarded is a 75, and ungraded examples tend to have natural gum creases.
10c Yellow, Coil (356). Pair, original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, choice centering for this difficult issue
EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING PAIR OF THE SCARCE 10-CENT 1909 COIL, SCOTT 356.
With 1989 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85). Only seven pairs grade higher and one other shares this grade. SCV $8,250.