Sale 1368 — The Daniel J. Ryterband Collection: Superb Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 December, 2025
Category — 3c 1851 Issue (Scott 10-11A)
3c Orange Brown, Ty. I (10). Position 4L1i, huge margins including top sheet margin and parts of adjoining stamp at sides, bright shade, lightly cancelled by circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1993 P.F. certificate, SCV $200
3c Orange Brown, Ty. I (10). Position 11R1e, large to full margins including left sheet margin, intense shade and impression, lightly cancelled by circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85), SCV $200
3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Full margins to ample at top, rich color, socked-on-the-nose strike of blue "10" numeral cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2006 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85), SCV $215
3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Ample to large margins except just touching at bottom, intense fiery color nicely contrasted by perfectly struck deep blue "Webster Mass. Aug. 19 Paid 3" integral-rate circular datestamp, Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate, SCV $210
3c Deep Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Position 25L5E, full margins to huge at right including part of adjoining stamp, intense shade and impression, bold strike of blue "Gardiner Me." circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 2001 P.F. certificate
3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Margins close but clear all around, clear strike of magenta Boston small "PAID" grid cancel, Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate
3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Position 61R0, large margins with left interpane margin, portions of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, pretty shade, blue grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2012 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95), SCV $165
3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Position 99L5E, huge margins to full including bottom sheet margin and part of adjoining stamp at top, brilliant color on bright paper which is nicely complemented by blue grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1989 and 2011 P.F. certificates, SCV $165
3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Position 1R0, bright color, full to huge margins including top sheet margin and portion of adjoining stamp at right, blue Concord N.H. circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. certificate, SCV $165
3c Deep Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Full to large margins including bottom sheet margin, beautiful vivid color, light strike of blue grid cancel, Extremely Fine, an exquisite example of the 3c 1851 in Deep Orange Brown shade, with 2011 P.F. certificate
3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Positions 24-25L1i, horizontal pair, full margins to clear, brilliant color nicely complemented by centrally struck blue Marysville Cal. "Paid 6" in circle handstamp, Very Fine and choice, an attractive pair, with 2011 P.F. certificate, SCV $500 as ordinary pair
3c Claret, Ty. I (11). Position 47R6 with recut lines in the bust and the lower part of the medallion, large margins to clear at bottom, beautiful shade and sharp impression, cancelled by Star of David fancy cancel of Chicopee Mass., Extremely Fine, this is a very scarce plate variety and unusual with the Star of David fancy cancel, with 2006 P.F. certificate
3c Claret, Ty. I (11). Large to huge margins including sheet margin at top and part of adjoining stamps on other three sides, brilliant color, face-free strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2002 and 2011 P.F. certificates (former as Brownish Carmine and latter as Claret), SCV $25
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. I (11). Large top left corner sheet margins, vivid color (almost looks Orange Brown), cancelled by red circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, ex "Golden Oak", with 2014 P.F. certificate (XF 90XQ, "Extraordinary Quality"), SCV $30
3c Claret, Ty. I (11). Huge margins all around including parts of adjoining stamps at top and left, beautiful shade and impression, blue circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.F. certificate, SCV $25
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. I (11). Position 100R4 with bottom right corner sheet margins, large other sides, vivid color, blue circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95XQ, "Extraordinary Quality"), SCV $21
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. I (11). Beautiful large even margins, deep rich color, clear strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2011 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95), SCV $20
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. I (11). Position 100R6 with bottom right corner sheet margins, large to full other sides, beautiful fresh color, blue circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, a lovely stamp, with 2011 P.F. certificate, SCV $24
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Full margins to slightly in at right, vivid color, cancelled by small blue "PAID" and "3" numeral, Very Fine, we attribute this cancel to Orfordville N.H. but accompanying 2006 P.F. certificate states "genuine" but declines opinion as to origin, SCV $19
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Full to large margins including framelines of adjoining stamps at right and bottom, brilliant color, cancelled by tiny blue "PAID" in rectangle, Very Fine and choice, with 2006 P.F. certificate, SCV $21
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Clear to ample margins with interpane margin and centerline at right, rich color, cancelled by two strikes of blue "PAID", Very Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate
3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11). Position 58R4, full to large margins including part of adjoining stamp at bottom, bright shade, cancelled by bold strike of Saltsburgh Pa. circular datestamp in a greenish blue color described as green on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine, a striking stamp and cancel whether or not one agrees it is green ink, with 2005 P.F. certificate
3c Claret, Ty. I (11 var). Horizontal strip of three, enormous margins all around including sheet margin at right, significant portion of adjoining stamp at left, and also parts of adjoining stamps at top, clear strikes of circular datestamp, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb strip in every respect, ex Twigg-Smith, with 2009 P.F. certificate, SCV $140 as a strip of three without premium for the Claret shade
3c Yellow Rose, Ty. I (11). Positions 91-94R6, horizontal strip of four with left straddle-pane margin, trace of Position 100L6 at lower left, two strikes of New Orleans circular datestamp, Fine-Very Fine, the center pair Extremely Fine, SCV $157 as a strip of three and single
3c Claret, Ty. II (11A). Position 41L3, huge margins to clear including left sheet margin with part imprint and plate "No. 3", deep rich color and proof-like impression, large grid cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, especially desirable and scarce with the plate number, ex "Golden Oak", with 2014 P.F. certificate
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Huge margins to ample including top left corner interpane margins with centerline, rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, bold strike of Buffalo circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate, SCV $15
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Position 20L2L, stunning large margins including right sheet margin, parts of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, vivid color, bold strike of blue Baltimore circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2011 P.F. certificate (Superb 98), SCV $16
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Position 100L2L with bottom right corner interpane margins with centerline, deep rich color, Peace Dale R.I. circular datestamp, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful corner-margin position stamp, with 2011 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95), SCV $20
3c Claret, Ty. II (11A). Full to large margins including interpane margin and centerline at right, bright color, blue Rome N.H. circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Position 11R3 with left interpane margin and centerline, ample to large margins other sides including portion of adjoining stamp at top, rich color, clearly struck blue Medina N.Y. circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 2011 P.F. certificate, SCV $21
3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II (11A). Large to huge margins all around including part of all eight adjoining stamps, rich color with a Claret tint and detailed impression, clear strike of San Francisco circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2011 P.F. certificate (Superb 98), SCV $20
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Full margins to just touched at top, bright shade, tied by perfect strike of apple green "North Shore N.Y. 30 Jun." circular datestamp on small piece, Very Fine, a beautiful 3c 1851 item, with 2007 P.F. certificate, SCV $140
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Position 61R3 with left interpane margin, large to full margins other sides, rich color, clear strike of blue "PAID" in 6-bar grid and circle cancel of Jewett City Conn., Extremely Fine, a beautiful and choice stamp with the scarce Jewett City "Paid" handstamp, Simpson-Alexander rarity 7, with 1993 P.S.E. and 2011 P.F. certificates
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Full to large margins including parts of adjoining stamps at right and bottom, bright color, perfect strike of new York "STEAM/SHIP" handstamp, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate, SCV $35
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Full to large margins including parts of adjoining stamps at right and bottom, brilliant color, perfect strike of "PAID" cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate, SCV $16
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Full to large margins including parts of adjoining stamp at top, bright shade, perfect strike of woodcut "PAID" cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.F. certificate, SCV $16
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Positions 79-80L3, horizontal pair from two of the "Three Rows" positions, left stamp with double frameline at left and the right inner line taken by the right frameline, right stamp with left inner line taken by the frameline, huge margins including interpane margin at right and significant or trace parts of six adjoining stamps, perfect central strike of "New Orleans La. Jan. 31" circular datestamp
EXTREMELY FINE GEM PAIR OF THE 3-CENT 1851 ISSUE FROM "THREE ROWS" OF PLATE 3. A SUPERB MULTIPLE FOR THE SPECIALIST COLLECTOR OR EXHIBITOR.
This superb pair shows the recutting adjustments that were required between the narrowly spaced 9th and 10th vertical rows on Plate 3 Left. Ex Wagshal and Sharrer. With 2010 and 2015 P.F. certificates.
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Positions 28-29L2L, horizontal pair, large margins all around including parts of framelines of adjoining stamps at top and right, vivid color and clear impression, blue Philadelphia circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a fresh and beautiful pair, with 2011 P.F., 2001 and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; pairs unpriced in SMQ), SCV $62
3c Dull Red, Ty. I, II (11, 11A). Eight used stamps from each of the plates of Scott 11 or 11A, all plated by Dr. Wilbur Amonette, all have clear to full margins, range of shades, Fine-Very Fine, a desirable group
3c Dull Red, Ty. I, II (11, 11A). One No. 11 and four No. 11A, all five are select examples, first is Position 61R4 (interpane margin), others Positions 71R1L, 96R2L, 81L2L and 70L3 (centerline margin), margins clear to large, two with blue datestamp cancels, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, four ex Dr. Amonette, 70L3 with 2006 P.F. certificate