Sale 1368 — The Daniel J. Ryterband Collection: Superb Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 December, 2025
Category — 1912-15 Issues
7c Black (407). Mint N.H., detailed impression on bright paper, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only eight grade higher (highest is 98)
1c Green, Coil (412). Mint N.H. guide line pair, exceptional centering and rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb line pair, with 2004 P.S.E. and 2021 P.F. certificates (both Superb 98), only one line pair has been graded higher (at 100, offered in our 2019 sale of the Depew collection) and two others share this grade
2c Carmine, Coil (413). Mint N.H. guide line pair, brilliant color on bright white paper, essentially perfect centering with balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 1912 2-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 413, GRADED SUPERB 98 XQ BY THE P.F.
With 2021 P.F. certificate (Superb 98 XQ). This is the highest grade awarded by the P.F. to a Scott 413 line pair, with none equal and the "XQ" addition speaks to its particular beauty at this grade. For P.S.E., only one Mint N.H. line pair grades higher (at 100, offered in our 2019 sale of the Depew collection) and three grade 98. SCV $575.
2c Carmine, Coil (413). Mint N.H., choice centering and margins, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2023 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95), this coil is surprisingly scarce as a Mint N.H. single in the highest grades, by way of comparison, the P.S.E. Population Report records only five at this 95 grade and none higher, SCV $130
8c Pale Olive Green (414). Mint N.H., lovely pastel color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
10c Brown Yellow (416a). Mint N.H., intense color, well-centered, Very Fine, scarce in Mint N.H. with any semblance of decent centering, accompanied by color analysis and 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate (VF 80)
12c Claret Brown (417). Mint N.H., rich color and outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 and 2022 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), SCV $100
15c Gray (418). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, unusually choice centering and Jumbo margins, fresh and Extremely Fine Gem, with 1993 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
20c Ultramarine (419). Mint N.H., pretty pastel color on post-office fresh paper, outstanding centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only seven grade higher
30c Orange Red (420). Mint N.H., near perfect centering with beautifully balanced margins, vivid color on post-office fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1914 50-CENT PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED ISSUE, SCOTT 420, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY BOTH THE P.F. AND P.S.E.
With 2016 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (both Superb 98). Only four grade higher (two 98J and two 100) in the P.S.E. Population Report.
50c Violet (421). Mint N.H., radiant color on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 421, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND IT IS SHARED BY ONLY FIVE OTHERS.
The 50c 1914 Franklin issues, Scott 421 and 422, are differentiated by the type of watermark — with No. 421 showing a double-line watermark and No. 422 a single-line watermark. However, collectors need not bother checking the watermark on original gum examples, as Scott 421 essentially always has offset on the gum, while Scott 422 does not. Both are elusive in the highest grades, with Superb 98 the highest Mint N.H. grade for both.
With 2021 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). This is the highest grade awarded and only five others share it.
50c Violet (422). Mint N.H., fresh color and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
$1.00 Violet Brown (423). Mint N.H., near mathematically perfect centering with balanced margins, deep shade and proof-like impression on post-office fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1912 $1.00 PERF 12 ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND MINT NEVER-HINGED WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.
Plate 5782 was the only plate prepared for each of the $1.00 Franklin issues (Scott 423, 460, 478 and 518). The first three Scott numbers on this list are far scarcer than the Perf 11 No. 518, and for Scott 423, 460 and 478, the P.S.E. Population Report lists a combined 12 stamps graded Superb 98 or 98 Jumbo, and none higher. Scott 423 offered here is the only Perf 12 stamp among this group. The centering on this Gem would be very difficult to improve upon.
With 2024 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only one stamps grades higher at 98J, and one other equals this grade. We have not offered either of those stamps.
3c Deep Violet (426). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, outstanding centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Dr. Killien, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only six grade higher
4c Brown (427). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, wide margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95), SCV $75
5c Blue (428). Mint N.H., deep rich color on fresh paper, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 1997 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98), only three grade higher (highest is 100)
6c Red Orange (429). Mint N.H., vivid color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 and 2019 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), SCV $110
7c Black (430). Mint N.H., intense shade on bright paper, beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), SCV $190
8c Pale Olive Green (431). Mint N.H., deep rich color on post-office fresh paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. and 2021 P.F. certificates (both Superb 98), only five grade higher in the P.S.E. Population Report
9c Salmon Red (432). Mint N.H., vibrant color on fresh paper, outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
10c Orange Yellow (433). Mint N.H., vibrant glowing color, essentially perfect centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 433, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2021 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98). Only two grade higher and seven others share this desirable grade.
11c Dark Green (434). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, essentially perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only six grade higher and seven share this grade
15c Gray (437). Mint N.H., radiant color, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only ten grade higher at P.S.E. (eight at 98, two at 98J)
30c Orange Red (439). Mint N.H., choice centering, vibrant color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, with 1977, 1997 P.F. and 2020 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90)
50c Violet (440). Original gum, we detected the barest trace of hinging at bottom left when we last offered this in 2012, though it has two P.S.E. certificate as Mint N.H., radiant color on post-office fresh paper, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Dr. Killien, with 2002 and 2006 P.S.E. certificates as Mint N.H. (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value for hinged is $1,000)