Sale 1368 — The Daniel J. Ryterband Collection: Superb Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 December, 2025
Category — 1914-17 Issue (Scott 442-497)
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Coil (442). Mint N.H. guide line pair, outstanding centering and margins, extremely deep color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only three line pairs grade higher and five share this grade
2c Carmine, Coil (444). Mint N.H. guide line pair, brilliant color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Field, with 1989 and 2022 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), SCV $650
2c Carmine, Coil (444). Mint N.H. pair, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. and 2021 P.F. certificates (both XF-Superb 95), only two pairs grade higher and three share this grade
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. guide line pair, deep rich color on fresh paper, choice centering with wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 1914 3-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK PERF 10 COIL, SCOTT 445.
With 1995 and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF 90). SCV $2,600.
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H. pair, wide margins and magnificent centering, characteristic No. 445 deep shade, clear impression on crisp white paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIR OF THE 3-CENT SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK PERF 10 COIL, SCOTT 445, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY BOTH THE P.F. AND P.S.E.
Ex Field. With 2010 P.S.E. and 2022 P.F. certificates (both XF-Superb 95). Only one grades higher (at 95J) and none share this desirable grade in the P.S.E. Population Report.
3c Violet, Coil (445). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Field, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only nine grade higher
4c Brown, Coil (446). Mint N.H. guide line pair, exceptional centering with wide and balanced margins all around, bright shade and crisp impression
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF SCOTT 446, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 1982 P.F. and 2018 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). Only two line pairs grade higher (both at 98) and only six others share this grade.
4c Brown, Coil (446). Mint N.H. pair, brilliant color on bright paper, perfectly centered
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF THE 1914 4-CENT PERF 10 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK COIL, SCOTT 446, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2013 P.S.E. and 2015 P.F. certificates (both Superb 98, the P.F. Superb 98 XQ). Only eight pairs grade higher in the P.S.E. Population Report.
4c Brown, Coil (446). Mint N.H., wide and beautifully balanced margins, rich color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), eight singles grade higher
5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H. guide line pair, almost mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, incredibly deep color on bright paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED GUIDE LINE PAIR OF THE 1914 5-CENT PERF 10 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK COIL, SCOTT 447, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Ex "Clipper City" and Myerson. With 2008 and 2024 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98). Only two line pairs grade higher and only five others share this lofty grade.
5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H. pair, intense color and impression, Extremely Fine Gem, 1998 P.F. certificate for strip no longer accompanies, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only five pairs grade higher
5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H., near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. and 2020 P.F. certificates (both Superb 98), only three singles grade higher in the P.S.E. Population Report
1c Green, Coil (448). Mint N.H. joint line pair, choice centering and margins, rich color, Extremely Fine, ex "Adventurer", with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90), despite its modest SMQ value this line pair is extremely elusive in Mint N.H. condition in the highest grades, only two grade higher (at 95, we have sold both in recent years and they realized $4,750 and $5,500 hammer), this is the only example graded 90
1c Green, Coil (448). Mint N.H. pair, deep rich color, near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only one pair grades higher (at 100, realized $2,800 in our 2019 Depew auction) and four others share this grade, SMQ seems to be out of date as the last 98 pair we offered realized $1,400 hammer in our 2021 sale of the Myerson collection
1c Green, Coil (448). Mint N.H., radiant color and on fresh paper, mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, the perfect coil single of this issue, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), only one grades higher and three others share this perfect grade
2c Red, Ty. I, Coil (449). Mint N.H., exceptional centering with balanced margins all around, brilliant color and detailed impression
EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1915 TYPE I VERTICAL COIL, SCOTT 449. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THIS SCARCE ROTARY COIL.
Ex Whitman, Myerson and Field. With 1992 P.S.E., 1999 and 2017 P.F. certificates, and 2022 P.S.E. certificate.
2c Red, Ty. I, Coil (449). Joint line pair, original gum, bottom stamp barely hinged, radiant color, unusually choice centering
EXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS ORIGINAL-GUM JOINT LINE PAIR OF THE 1915 2-CENT TYPE I VERTICAL COIL, SCOTT 449. RARE WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.
The 2c Type I rotary plate was used very briefly to make vertical coils issued in late 1915. It was briefly used because the Type I plate was not very deeply engraved and the curvature of the rotary press yielded impressions lacking in some of the details. The Bureau noticed this immediately, and quickly replaced it with the Type III plate. The joint line pair offered here, with choice centering and color, is a major rarity. Only a handful exist in such condition.
Ex Berman. With 1985 P.F. certificate.
2c Carmine, Ty. III, Coil (450). Mint N.H. joint line pair, glowing color on post-office fresh paper, choice centering with wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED JOINT LINE PAIR OF THE 1915 TYPE III 2-CENT COIL, SCOTT 450.
The 2c Type III coil, Scott 450, was placed into service very shortly after the Type I coil, Scott 449, was deemed to be unacceptable for use on the rotary press. The Type I coil far outstrips the Type III in terms of attention and Scott Catalogue value. However, the Type III Scott 450 is extremely difficult to find as a Mint N.H. joint line pair with superior centering. The P.S.E. Population Report bears this out as the highest grade awarded to a line pair is a mere 85 (one example).
Ex "Scarsdale", "Golden Oak" and Field. With 2000 P.F. and 2022 P.S.E. certificates.
1c Green, Coil (452). Mint N.H. joint line pair, rich color and detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
2c Carmine Rose, Ty. I, Coil (453). Mint N.H. joint line pair, beautifully centered, rich color on white paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED JOINT LINE PAIR OF SCOTT 453.
The Type I rotary press stamps were produced using the same master dies as had been used for flat plate printings. However, due to the curve of the plate to fit the rotary press, the impressions lacked some of the details of the flat plate printings. New dies were made with strengthened lines, resulting in the Type II stamps. The web-fed rotary printing and perforating process made it very difficult for well-centered examples to be consistently produced.
Ex "Scarsdale" and "Hanover". With 1997 P.S.E., 2006 and 2017 P.F. certificates.
2c Carmine Rose, Ty. I, Coil (453). Mint N.H. pair, choice centering for this rotary coil issue, brilliant color and fresh, Very Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80)
2c Red, Ty. II, Coil (454). Mint N.H. joint line pair, brilliant color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2000 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90), SCV $850
2c Red, Ty. II, Coil (454). Mint N.H. pair, brilliant color on bright paper, precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only five pairs grade higher and five share this desirable grade
2c Red, Ty. II, Coil (454). Mint N.H., outstanding centering and margins, bright color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. (for pair) and 2022 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98), only one grades higher and four others share this grade
2c Carmine, Ty. III, Coil (455). Mint N.H. joint line pair, brilliant color, choice centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Depew and Grace, with 2008 and 2020 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only two grade higher (at 95J and 98)
3c Violet, Coil (456). Mint N.H. joint line pair, wide and beautifully balanced margins, brilliant color on bright paper
EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED JOINT LINE PAIR OF THE 1916 3-CENT COIL, SCOTT 456.
Ex Depew. With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90). Only one line pair grades higher (at 95, realized $8,500 hammer in our 2016 sale of the "Hanover" collection). This is one of only two examples to achieve a 90 grade.
3c Violet, Coil (456). Mint N.H. pair, rich color on bright paper, gorgeous centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIR OF THE 1916 3-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 456.
With 2005 P.S.E. and 2015 P.F. certificates (both XF-Superb 95). Only three grade higher (at 98) and two others share this grade in the P.S.E. Population Report. We believe the SMQ value for this is woefully out of date. The last three 95-graded pairs we have offered of Scott 456 have each realized between $4,750 and $6,000 hammer.
3c Violet, Coil (456). Mint N.H., bright color and paper, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Field, with 1985 P.F. and 2022 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only five grade higher and seven share this grade
4c Brown, Coil (457). Mint N.H. joint line pair, gorgeous bright color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1994 and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only two line pairs grade higher (at 98) and eight share this desirable grade
4c Brown, Coil (457). Mint N.H. pair, brilliant color on bright paper, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. (XF-Superb 95) and 2003 and 2014 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
4c Brown, Coil (457). Mint N.H., exceptional centering and rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only six grade higher
5c Blue, Coil (458). Mint N.H. joint line pair, rich color and outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with with 2016 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95), SCV $375
2c Carmine, Ty. I, Imperforate Coil (459). Mint N.H. joint line pair without crease between stamps, large even margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only two joint line pairs grade higher (at 98)
2c Pale Carmine Red, Ty. I (461). Mint N.H., brilliant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only five grade higher (one at 95J, four at 98)
3c Violet (464). Mint N.H., brilliant color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1991 P.F. and 2019 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only five grade higher
4c Orange Brown (465). Mint N.H., intense shade, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo), SCV $125
5c Blue (466). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Hanover", with 2006 and 2016 P.F. certificates (both XF-Superb 95), SCV $160
5c Carmine, Error (467). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT ROSE PERF 10 ERROR, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.—ONLY ONE GRADES HIGHER.
Of the three 5c Red errors, the Perf 11 issue (Scott 505) is the easiest to acquire, even in Extremely Fine grade. The imperforate error (Scott 485) is the rarest in absolute numbers, because only 50 sheets containing the single and double error were released into the stamp market. The Perf 10 error (Scott 467) is scarce, but still obtainable in Fine or Very Fine grades. However, examples of the Perf 10 in Extremely Fine grade (85 points and higher) are extremely rare and, in fact, are rarer than the imperforate stamps. While the imperforate error has a much smaller general population, examples are always carefully cut or contained in blocks, thus they are Very Fine or Extremely Fine in almost every instance. In contrast, the error stamps with 10-gauge perforations are seldom found centered, with only five Mint N.H. stamps graded 98 or better in P.S.E.'s Population Report.
With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98). Only one grades higher (at 100, realized $14,000 hammer in 2021). Four others share this desirable grade, but this is the first in this grade we have offered since 2016.
5c Carmine, Error (467). Mint N.H. double error in block of twelve, well-centered, bright color, Very Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate
6c Red Orange (468). Mint N.H., vivid color, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1996 P.F. and 2007 and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
7c Black (469). Mint N.H., intense shade on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only seven grade higher (highest is 98J)
8c Olive Green (470). Mint N.H., deep rich color, essentially perfect centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 8-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE, SCOTT 470, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY BOTH P.F. AND P.S.E.
With 2016 P.S.E. and 2020 P.F. certificates (both Superb 98). Only two grade higher (at 98J).
9c Salmon Red (471). Mint N.H., brilliant color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. and 2021 P.F. certificates (both XF-Superb 95)
10c Orange Yellow (472). Mint N.H., vibrant color, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. and 2022 P.F. certificates (both XF-Superb 95)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., deep rich color, exceptional centering with wide margins, bright and fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only two grade higher
12c Claret Brown (474). Mint N.H., deep shade on bright paper, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1996 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only five grade higher
15c Gray (475). Mint N.H., radiant color on crisp paper, perfectly centered with wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A REMARKABLE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 15-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY BOTH P.F. AND P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST GRADE IN THE P.S.E. POPULATION REPORT.
According to Johl (p. 289), the only difference between this issue and the one before it is the absence of a watermark. It is difficult to see a watermark on the 15c stamp, so it was generally assumed that no change had taken place with this denomination, and was therefore overlooked by collectors. It was current for only six months.
Ex "Hanover" and Myerson. With 2009 P.S.E. and 2021 P.F. certificates (both Superb 98). The highest grade awarded and only six others share it.
20c Light Ultramarine (476). Mint N.H., radiant color on post-office fresh paper, outstanding centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 20-CENT UNWATERMARKED PERF 10 ISSUE, SCOTT 476, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95).
50c Light Violet (477). Mint N.H., vivid color on fresh paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED FRANKLIN ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Ex Abramowitz. With 1996 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only five others.
$1.00 Violet Black (478). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED FRANKLIN ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
This issue was in use for less than six months before the Perf 11 (Scott 518) stamps were produced. Due to its short production run and it differing from the previous $1.00 issue (Scott 460) only by its lack of a watermark, many collectors and dealers of the day overlooked this issue.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). Only three grade higher (at 98).
$2.00 Dark Blue (479). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
$5.00 Light Green (480). Mint N.H., rich color, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 (as a block) and 2016 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), SCV $375
5c Carmine, Imperforate, Error (485). Positions UL 74/84 Plate 7942, double error in Mint N.H. block of twelve, large margins, bright color and fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED IMPERFORATE BLOCK CONTAINING THE 1917 5-CENT CARMINE DOUBLE error—GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
During the course of production of the normal 2c plate—Plate 7942—three subjects were noted to be weakly transferred: Positions 74 and 84 in the upper left quadrant, and Position 18 in the lower right. The plate was sent back to the siderographer, who burnished out the three entries and re-entered them. Instead of the 2c transfer roll, he mistakenly used the 5c transfer roll for the 2c plate. The sheets were printed in the normal 2c Red color, but three stamps in each sheet of 400 were 5c stamps, which were normally printed in blue—that is how the 5c Red errors came to be.
The misentered plate and the sheets produced from it passed unnoticed, and the 5c error stamps were issued to the public. The largest number of sheets to reach collectors were perforated 11 (Scott 505). A smaller number were perforated 10 (Scott 467). The rarest of the errors are the imperforate stamps (Scott 485). On May 2, 1917, the Third Assistant Postmaster General sent out a printed notice informing postmasters of the error and recalling the "mis-printed" sheets, but by then the red cats were out of the bag.
The largest group of sheets discovered at one time were all imperforate, but they never made it to collectors. 755 imperforate sheets of 400 stamps (2,265 errors) were on their way to a company for private perforating when they were found in the Chicago post office and returned to Washington, D.C., for destruction. Three of the Chicago sheets were kept for the National Philatelic Collection.
Philip H. Ward, Jr. later reported that he bought two sheets from John Klemann, a New York dealer, who said he acquired them from Joseph Leavy, curator of the national collection, but Klemann may have been lying about his source, since he was involved in the purchase and sale of the New York find of imperforate sheets—48 sheets of 400, also intended for private perforating. The hoard was found in a New York post office and bought in two stages (25 and 23) by Edgar Nelton, a stamp dealer. He and a partner named George Tuttle sought financing from Klemann and accepted becoming one-quarter partners (whether it was one-quarter each or together is unclear). Sometime later, Klemann reported to his partners that he sold most of the sheets to Col. Edward H. R. Green. Years later, Nelton's account reflected his bitterness over what he considered to be a poor financial outcome from the discovery and Klemann's role in the sale. It does not take much imagination to see that Klemann told his partners one thing and did another, taking more than his share by underreporting profits.
An excellent series of articles on the 5c error by Kevin Lowther was published in 2012 in the U.S. Specialist and is available online to members. We recommend it to anyone who wants to know more about this fascinating episode of philatelic history—and we recommend this block as a superb example of the double error positions in a block.
With 2014 P.F. certificate and 2022 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; unpriced in SMQ). The P.S.E. Population Report lists NH 95 (7), 98 (1), 98J and 100J (1), but these are single errors (most cut from multiples). This is the only double error block graded XF-Superb 95.
2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Joint line pair, original gum, bright color, essentially perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE CENTERED JOINT LINE PAIR OF THE 2-CENT TYPE II ROTARY PRESS UNWATERMARKED HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 491.
Unlike most other issues, the horizontal coil is actually scarcer than the vertical coil. It was in production for only a short period of time before being replaced by the Type III, Scott 492.
Ex "Golden Oak" and "Adventurer". With 1965, 1990 and 2014 P.F. certificates.
2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Pair, original gum, lightly hinged, unusually choice centering, beautiful glowing color
EXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS PAIR OF THE RARE 2-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 491, GRADED XF 90XQ BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION and xf 90 by p.s.e.
Unlike most other issues, the horizontal coil is actually scarcer than the vertical coil. It was in production for only a short period of time before being replaced by the Type III, Scott 492.
Ex "Adventurer". With 2009 P.F. (XF 90 XQ) and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90). Only three hinged pairs grade higher (at 95) and five share this grade. For Mint N.H., only one has been graded, at 95 (we have never offered it), indicating how difficult this is to obtain in Mint N.H. condition with decent centering.
2c Carmine, Ty. III, Coil (492). Mint N.H. joint line pair, brilliant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), this is the highest grade awarded
4c Orange Brown, Coil (495). Mint N.H. joint line pair, lovely color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1992 and 2010 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), SCV $160
5c Blue, Coil (496). Mint N.H. joint line pair, rich color and proof-like impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only one grades higher
5c Blue, Coil, Small Holes (496a). Mint N.H. joint line pair, deep rich color, balanced margins, Extremely Fine, according to a footnote in Scott, the small holes variety came about due to a switch from 384-subject plates to 432-subject plates, the perf hole size difference is very subtle but most apparent on pairs, with 2012 P.S.A.G. (XF 90) and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90)
10c Orange Yellow, Coil (497). Mint N.H. pair, vibrant color, mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded and is shared by only five others