Sale 1368 — The Daniel J. Ryterband Collection: Superb Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 December, 2025
Category — 1929 thru Later Issues (Scott 657a-1036)
2c Lake, Sullivan Expedition (657a). Mint N.H., deep shade in the true Lake color, unusually choice centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, ex Myerson, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate for block, normal shade in Extremely Fine condition accompanies
3c Violet, Kans. Ovpt. (661). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Myerson, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only three grade higher (two at 98J, one at 100J)
4c Yellow Brown, Kans. Ovpt. (662). Mint N.H., rich color, precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only eight grade higher (highest is 100)
7c Black, Kans. Ovpt. (665). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, perfectly centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Golden Oak", with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only seven (highest is 100)
8c Olive Green, Kans. Ovpt. (666). Mint N.H., pretty pastel color, exceptional centering and margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, with 2001 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98), only six grade higher and seven others share this grade
9c Light Rose, Kans. Ovpt. (667). Mint N.H., vibrant color, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Myerson, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only one stamp grades higher (at 100)
4c Yellow Brown, Nebr. Ovpt. (673). Mint N.H., lovely color, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only five grade higher
7c Black, Nebr. Ovpt. (676). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), just eight others at this grade and four higher
8c Olive Green, Nebr. Ovpt. (677). Mint N.H., pretty pastel shade, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. and 2014 P.F. certificates (both Superb 98), only three grade higher and nine others share this grade in the P.S.E. Population Report
9c Light Rose, Nebr. Ovpt. (678). Mint N.H., exceptional centering with balanced margins, bright color, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate showing selvage at left (Superb 98), only six grade higher (highest is 100) and seven share this grade
10c Orange Yellow, Nebr. Ovpt. (679). Mint N.H., vivid color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only six grade higher
2c Carmine Rose, Ohio River (681). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo), only one grades higher (at 100) and one shares this lofty grade
2c Dark Lake & Black, Yorktown (703b). Mint N.H., exceptionally choice centering, fresh and Very Fine, with 2024 P.F. certificate
10c Orange Yellow, Washington Bicentennial (715). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, brilliant glowing color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), only four others share this perfect grade, plus two at 100J
6c Deep Orange, Coil (723). Mint N.H. pair, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only two grade higher
1c-3c Century of Progress, Small Die Proofs on Wove (728P2-729P2). Matched pair, beautiful colors and impressions, Extremely Fine and one of only three known sets, with 2018 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; proofs unpriced in SMQ)
2c Lake, Maryland Tercentary (736b). Mint N.H., choice centering, Extremely Fine, scarce shade variety, with 2020 P.F. certificate
3c Purple, Nicolet's Landing, Horizontal Pair, Imperforate Vertically (739b). Mint N.H., beautifully balanced margins, brilliant color, Extremely Fine, a very elusive error pair in Mint N.H. condition with choice centering, ex Field, with 2024 P.F. certificate
1c Green, Yosemite, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (740a). Bottom margin block of four, small h.r., rich color, Positions 31-32/41-42 and "S.A." (Spencer Anderson) lightly noted in pencil on gum, natural straight edge at left
EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE MULTIPLE OF THE ONE-CENT YOSEMITE ISSUE IMPERFORATE HORIZONTALLY.
Datz states sixteen pairs or strips of three are known. With 1994 and 2017 P.F. certificates. Scott Retail as two pairs.
2c Red, Grand Canyon, Horizontal Pair, Imperforate Vertically (741b). Mint N.H., wide margins, radiant color
EXTREMELY FINE. THE 2-CENT GRAND CANYON IMPERFORATE VERTICALLY IS VERY RARE, ESPECIALLY IN MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION.
Datz states that 2-3 panes are known. Bottom left and bottom right corner selvage blocks of ten from plate 21260 are known, which would indicate the existence of at least two panes. The bottom right plate block is Mint N.H. and was last sold by us in 2000. The bottom left plate block was last offered by us in 1989, and its gum need to be examined. We have offered only two other Mint N.H. pairs since keeping computerized records, in 2000 and 2013. The latter was described as having a natural gum wrinkle.
Ex Field. With 1998 P.F. certificate. Signed lightly in pencil on right stamp.
3c Purple, Mt. Ranier, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (742a). Mint N.H. with bottom sheet margin and part arrow, natural straight edge at left, wide margins, fresh color, light natural gum bend and tiny gum skip not mentioned on accompany certificates, Very Fine and choice, only one pane discovered, with 1969 and 2016 P.F. certificates
4c Brown, Mesa Verde, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (743a). Mint N.H. with selvage at left, without the brown Post Office paper on reverse, well-centered with wide margins, deep rich color, typical natural gum crease
EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT MESA VERDE IMPERFORATE BETWEEN ERROR. ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES KNOWN.
Only 15 pairs have been recorded, and 6-9 have the Post Office paper adherence. Ex Liberman and "Adventurer". With 1978 and 2016 P.F. certificates
5c Blue, Yellowstone, Horizontal Pair, Imperforate Vertically (744a). Mint N.H. strip of three with sheet margin at left, exceptionally well-centered with wide and balanced margins, fresh color on pristine paper, light natural gum bend as usual
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 5-CENT YELLOWSTONE IMPERFORATE BETWEEN ERROR.
Datz states 50 pairs are known. We have offered many other examples (all but one were hinged), with varying degrees of centering from barely Fine to on the cusp of Extremely Fine, but few have compared to the margins and centering on this gem.
With 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott value as a pair without premium for the third stamp.
7c Black, Acadia Park, Horizontal Pair, Imperforate Vertically (746a). Mint N.H. with left sheet margin, crisp impression, phenomenal centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED SHEET-MARGIN PAIR OF THE 7-CENT ACADIA, IMPERFORATE VERTICALLY—GRADED XF-SUPERB BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
Datz notes 50 pairs, or two panes, are known. 20 stamps are contained in the top left and top right plate blocks from plate 21336.
With 2016 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95).
$1.00 Presidential, 1938 Printing, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (832a). Mint N.H., Positions 69/79 lightly noted in pencil on back, exceedingly well-centered, Extremely Fine, an uncommonly choice example of this scarce error
$1.00 Red Violet & Black, Presidential, 1954 Dry Printing (832c). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE PERFECT $1.00 PRESIDENTIAL IN THE RED VIOLET AND BLACK COLOR, GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other, which realized $2,700 hammer in our 2022 sale of the Field collection.
$5.00 Red Brown & Black (834a). Mint N.H., deep rich color in this distinctive shade, outstanding centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 PRESIDENTIAL IN THE RARE RED BROWN AND BLACK COLOR, GRADED XF-SUPERB BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
With 2021 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95). SCV $1,850.
1c Green, Presidential Coil (848). Mint N.H. pair, mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded to a pair and it is shared by only one other
4c Lincoln, Wet Printing (1036). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2024 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only seven others