Sale 1368 — The Daniel J. Ryterband Collection: Superb Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 December, 2025
Category — Special Delivery
10c Blue, Special Delivery (E1). Mint N.H, well-centered, rich color and fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE. A CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE FIRST UNITED STATES SPECIAL DELIVERY STAMP, GRADED XF 90 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
With 1992, 2003 and 2019 P.F. certificates (XF 90). This is surprisingly difficult to obtain in higher grades in Mint N.H. condition. For example, for P.S.E.-graded the last time we offered an example graded 90 or above was a 90 in 2013 (not including the highest and only 98 which sold in 2025 for $60,000). SCV $1,300.
10c Blue, Special Delivery (E2). Mint N.H., rich color, detailed impression on fresh paper, wide even margins
EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE SECOND SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE, GRADED XF 90 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
With 1994 (for a block) and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF 90). SCV $1,150.
10c Orange, Special Delivery (E3). Mint N.H., vibrant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, ex Grace, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90), only nine grade higher
10c Blue, Special Delivery (E4). Mint N.H., wide and balanced margins, intense shade and detailed impression
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE UNWATERMARKED 1894 SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE, SCOTT E4.
With 2020 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90). Only eight grade higher.
10c Blue, Special Delivery (E5). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on brilliant paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins all around
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 WATERMARKED SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Ex "Scarsdale" and Myerson. With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). Only two grade higher (highest is 98)
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E6). Mint N.H., bright color, well-proportioned margins and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2001 and 2019 P.F. certificates (XF 90), SCV $500
10c Green, Special Delivery (E7). Mint N.H., wide margins and near perfect centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only five grade higher
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and outstanding centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo), only six grade higher and four share this desirable grade
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E8). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2022 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95), SCV $250
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E9). Mint N.H., pretty pastel color, phenomenal centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Myerson, with 2010 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), the highest grade awarded is a 98
10c Pale Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E10). Mint N.H., brilliant color, precise centering with Jumbo margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A HUGE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1916 PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo). Only one grades higher in the P.S.E. Population Report — the Gem 100 Jumbo with plate number that we have offered twice at auction. This is one of only two at the 98J grade.
10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E11). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
10c Gray Violet, Special Delivery (E11b). Mint N.H. with top right corner selvage, choice centering, beautiful rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only six grade higher
10c Deep Ultramarine, Special Delivery (E12a). Mint N.H., wonderful depth of color on bright paper, almost mathematically precise centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2025 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only seven grade higher
10c Gray Violet, Special Delivery, Horizontal Pair, Imperforate Between (E15c). Mint N.H. with left sheet selvage, deep color, attractive centering and margins, Very Fine, ex Field, with 2022 P.F. certificate