Sale 1368 — The Daniel J. Ryterband Collection: Superb Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 December, 2025
Category — Officials
3c Yellow, Agriculture (O3). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, choice centering with well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, ex Myerson, with 2001 and 2013 P.F. certificates (XF 90 XQ), SCV $225
6c Yellow, Agriculture (O4). Original gum, vibrant color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 1992 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, XF 90), this is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only one other, only one Mint N.H. stamp is graded, at 85
10c Yellow, Agriculture (O5). Original gum, lightly hinged,, intense shade and impression, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate (XF 90), SCV $525
12c Yellow, Agriculture (O6). Original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, ex Myerson, with 2019 P.F. certificate (XF 90), by way of comparison the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. is a 90 (three at that grade), SCV $450
15c Yellow, Agriculture (O7). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, choice centering, Extremely Fine, ex Myerson, with 2018 P.F. certificate (XF 90), by way of comparison only one shares this grade at P.S.E. with none higher, SCV $425
6c Carmine, Executive (O13). Original gum, radiant color, well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.F. certificate (XF 90), by way of comparison P.S.E. has only graded one at 90 which is their highest grade awarded, SCV $900
30c Ultramarine, Navy (O44). Original gum, rich color, choice centering with unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, ex Inman and Myerson, with 1988 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, XF-Superb 95), one grades higher (at 98) and two others share this grade
10c Black, Post Office (O51). Original gum, lightly hinged, crisp impression, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Myerson, with 2013 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95), by way of comparison P.S.E. has graded only one higher (at 95J) and three at this grade, SCV $140
30c Black, Post Office (O55). Original gum, single hinge mark, detailed impression, beautiful centering
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 30-CENT POST OFFICE OFFICIAL, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.—THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY TO ACHIEVE IT.
Ex Myerson. With 2013 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (latter OGph, Superb 98). This is the highest grade awarded and the only to achieve it.
10c Dark Green, State (O62). Original gum, single hinge mark, deep rich color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90), only two grade higher (at 90J and 95) and three others share this grade, four Mint N.H. examples also share this grade which is the highest in that category
24c Dark Green, State (O65). Original gum, wonderful depth of color, beautifully centered, Extremely Fine, ex Myerson, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90), only three grade higher (highest is 95J)
30c Dark Green, State (O66). Original gum, rich color, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, purple backstamp, ex Inman and Myerson, with 2004 P.S.E. and 2022 P.F. certificates (OGh, XF-Superb 95), only one grades higher (at 98) and none share this desirable grade
90c Dark Green, State (O67). Original gum, rich color on bright paper, Jumbo margins, long and full perforations
EXTREMELY FINE. A HUGE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT STATE DEPARTMENT, GRADED XF 90 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90 Jumbo). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it.
$2.00 Green & Black, State (O68). Original gum, bright colors and crisp impressions, choice centering with well-balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 STATE DEPARTMENT.
Ex Inman and Myerson. With 1987, 2004 and 2016 P.F. certificates. SCV $2,000.
10c Brown, Treasury (O77). Mint N.H., remarkably detailed impression and choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.F. certificate with bottom selvage, since removed (XF-Superb 95), by way of comparison P.S.E. has graded only two in Mint N.H. condition, at 85 and 95J, SCV $525
30c Brown, Treasury (O81). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and proof-like impression, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, ex Myerson, with 2010 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (both OGph, XF 90), only three grade higher (highest is 95J)
12c Rose, War (O89). Mint N.H., rich color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.F. certificate (XF 90) by way of comparison P.S.E. has not graded any in Mint N.H. condition, SCV $700
90c Rose, War (O93). Original gum, radiant color, wide margins, Extremely Fine with 2018 P.F. certificate (XF 90), SCV $225
1c Yellow, Agriculture, Soft Paper (O94). Without gum as issued, exceptionally well-centered, gorgeous bright color
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT AGRICULTURE AMERICAN BANK NOTE PRINTING ON SOFT PAPER. AN EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT STAMP TO OBTAIN IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.
Ex "Adventurer". With 2013 P.F. certificate.
1c Vermilion, Interior, Soft Paper (O96). Original gum, lightly hinged, radiant color, unusually choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.A.G. and 2024 P.S.E. certificates (both XF 90)
10c Interior, Soft Paper (O100). Mint N.H., pretty pastel color and essentially perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Myerson, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), the highest grade awarded and shared by three others
6c Justice, Soft Paper (O107). Original gum, small h.r., exceptionally well-centered, detailed impression on fresh paper, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate (XF 90 XQ), SCV $475
6c Brown, Treasury, Soft Paper (O110). Mint N.H., gorgeous deep shade on bright paper, precise centering
EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT TREASURY SOFT PAPER ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION. ONE OF THE FINEST EXTANT.
This issue is rare in Mint N.H. condition. A Power Search review found only a few examples, and all but two or three were well-centered.
Ex Zoellner. With 1992 and 2021 P.F. certificates—the latter graded XF-Superb 95. SCV $450.
30c Rose Red, War, Soft Paper (O120). Original gum, radiant color, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Adventurer", with 1982 P.F. and 2023 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, XF-Superb 95, unpriced in SMQ), only one other 95 (NH) is listed in the P.S.E. Population Report (priced at $1,900), SCV $225