Sale 1368 — The Daniel J. Ryterband Collection: Superb Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 December, 2025
Category — Postage Due
2c Brown (J2). Mint N.H., bright shade, wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1879 POSTAGE DUE ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 XQ BY THE P.F.
Ex Myerson. With 1994, 2005 and 2015 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95 XQ). SCV $1,050.
3c Brown (J3). Mint N.H., brilliant color and detailed impression, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp, ex "Scarsdale" and Myerson, with 1999 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), this is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it
30c Brown (J6). Mint N.H., rich color, detailed impression, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate (XF 90), by way of comparison P.S.E. has graded only one Mint N.H. stamp, also at 90, SCV $900
2c Red Brown (J16). Mint N.H., rich color and detailed impression, wide margins with essentially precise centering, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. and 2011 P.F. certificates (XF 90), only three grade higher in the P.S.E. Population Report
10c Red Brown (J19). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, phenomenal centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1884 RED BROWN POSTAGE DUE ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY BOTH P.F. AND P.S.E.
Ex Myerson. With 2009 P.S.E. and 2019 P.F. certificates (both XF-Superb 95). Only one grades higher (at 98, we have never offered it) and one other shares this desirable grade.
30c Red Brown (J20). Mint N.H., crisp impression, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Myerson, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only one grades higher (at 95J, we have never offered it) and one other shares this grade
50c Red Brown (J21). Mint N.H., bright and fresh color, detailed impression showing every nuance of the design, beautiful centering
EXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT 1884 RED BROWN POSTAGE DUE, GRADED XF 90 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
Ex "Hanover" and Myerson. With 1990 and 2001 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90). Only one grades higher (at 95, we have never offered it) and none share this desirable grade. SCV $4,000.
3c Bright Claret (J24). Mint N.H., detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only three grade higher (highest is 98)
10c Bright Claret (J26). Mint N.H., bright shade, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 and 2022 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo)
50c Bright Claret (J28). Mint N.H., lovely color and crisp impression, perfectly centered, long and full perforations
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1891 50-CENT BRIGHT CLARET POSTAGE DUE ISSUE.
Ex "Hanover" and Myerson. With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). Only one grades higher (at 98J, we have never offered it) and four others share this desirable grade.
2c Vermilion (J30). Mint N.H., deep rich color which may be the Deep Vermilion sub-shade (though not noted as such on accompanying certificates), bright paper, perfectly centered
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1894 2-CENT VERMILION ISSUE WITH STUNNING COLOR, BRIGHT PAPER AND PERFECT CENTERING.
Ex "Scarsdale", "Hanover" and Myerson. With 1983, 1999 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95). By way of comparison, the P.S.E. Population Report contains none at this grade and only one higher (at 95J). SCV $1,900.
1c Deep Claret (J31). Mint N.H., rich color, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1997 and 2022 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo), only four grade higher (three at 95, one at 98)
2c Deep Claret (J32). Mint N.H., wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95), SCV $240
3c Deep Claret (J33). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90), six grade higher but we have offered only one of those, graded 95, three others share this grade but the last we offered was in our 2009 Whitman sale, we feel confident noting this is difficult to obtain in higher grades
2c Deep Claret (J39). Mint N.H., brilliant color, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Hanover" and Myerson, with 2004 and 2006 P.F. certificates (Superb 98), SCV $40
5c Deep Claret (J41). Mint N.H., precise centering with balanced margins, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
5c Carmine Rose (J55a var). Mint N.H., beautiful color on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem example of this sub-shade of Scott J55a, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), this is the highest grade awarded to a J55a and the only to achieve it (there are also two J55s graded 98)
5c Dull Rose (J55a). Mint N.H., bright color, radiant color which is distinctly different than the stamp in the previous lot, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), Dull Rose is the primary shade of J55a, this is the highest grade awarded to this shade and none share it
30c Carmine Lake (J57). Mint N.H., wide margins and outstanding centering, vivid color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only three grade higher
2c Rose, Postage Due (J60). Mint N.H., wide beautifully balanced margins, vibrant color on fresh white paper, Extremely Fine, with 1990 and 2015 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), SCV $625
50c Carmine Rose (J67). Mint N.H., radiant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90), by way of comparison the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. is also a 90, SCV $325
50c Carmine (J76). Mint N.H., radiant color, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. and 2024 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90)