Sale 1368 — The Daniel J. Ryterband Collection: Superb Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 December, 2025
Category — Offices in China
4c on 2c Rose, Offices in China (K2). Mint N.H., brilliant color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only four grade higher (at 98, we have not offered any since 2008)
6c on 3c Offices in China (K3). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only three grade higher (at 98)
8c on 4c Offices in China (K4). Mint N.H., nearly perfect centering, fresh, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1999 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only three grade higher (one at 95J, two at 98J, we last offered the 95J in 2013 and we have never offered a 98J)
10c on 5c Blue, Offices in China (K5). Mint N.H., stunning color which is unusually deep, detailed impression showing every nuance of the engraving, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 2006 and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (both XF-Superb 95)
12c on 6c Red Orange, Offices in China (K6). Mint N.H., vivid color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF-Superb 95) and 1997 (as block) and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95), SCV $210
14c on 7c Black, Offices in China (K7). Mint N.H., intense shade on bright paper, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1991 and 2005 P.F. and 2005 and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only four grade higher (at 98)
16c on 8c Olive Bister, Offices in China (K8). Mint N.H., lovely pastel color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), with 2021 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95), with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (ungraded), regardless of differing grades this is still a great stamp, SCV $170
16c on 8c Olive Green, Offices in China (K8a). Mint N.H., warm color in the true Olive Green shade, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
18c on 9c Salmon Red, Offices in China (K9). Mint N.H., vibrant color on bright paper, beautifully centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
30c on 15c Gray, Offices in China (K12). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF-Superb 95), SCV $200
40c on 20c Deep Ultramarine, Offices in China (K13). Mint N.H., detailed impression, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate (XF 90), SCV $300
60c on 30c Orange Red, Offices in China (K14). Mint N.H., vivid color on bright paper, well-balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 60-CENT ON 30-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
Ex "Nathanael Greene". With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). Only three grade higher (two at 95J, one at 98J).
$1.00 on 50c Light Violet, Offices in China (K15). Mint N.H., deep rich color, essentially perfect centering with wide margins on post-office fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 ON 50-CENT OFFICES IN CHINA, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. AND P.F. AN OUTSTANDING CONDITION RARITY.
Ex Morton. With 1999 and 2021 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (last two XF-Superb 95). Only two grade higher (at 98, one recently brought $10,000 hammer) and only five others share this desirable grade.
2c on 1c Green, Offices in China (K17). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Morton, with 2002 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), the highest grade awarded is a 98