Sale 9045 — The Daniel J. Ryterband Collection: Superb Quality 20th Century U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Saturday, 17 January, 2026
Category — Back-of-Book: Special Delivery thru Parcel Post
10c Gray Violet, Special Delivery (E12). Mint N.H., detailed impression, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only fifteen grade higher
15c Deep Orange, Special Delivery (E13). Mint N.H., exceptional centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only five grade higher and sixteen share this grade
10c Red Lilac, Special Delivery (E15a). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), the highest grade awarded and shared by only twelve others
15c Orange, Special Delivery (E16). Mint N.H., Extremely Fine Gem, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98), only three grade higher (highest is 100)
30c Lake, Special Delivery (E21). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100), the highest grade awarded
1c Red Brown (J15). Mint N.H., choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
1c Bright Claret (J22). Mint N.H., choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
2c Bright Claret (J23). Mint N.H., brilliant color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex Myerson, with 1999 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95), only two grade higher (at 98) and six share this grade
1c Deep Claret (J38). Mint N.H., near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only three only grade higher and one shares this grade
1c Carmine Lake (J52). Mint N.H., choice centering and bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
2c Carmine Rose (J62). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and precise centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)
$1.00 Scarlet (J77a). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. (as J77 Carmine) and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo), only nine grade higher and three share this grade
2c on 1c Green, Offices in China (K1). Mint N.H., wide margins and excellent centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), eleven only grade higher and nine share this grade
20c on 10c Orange Yellow, Offices in China (K10). Mint N.H., brilliant color and choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 1997 and 2017 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
1c Vermilion, Interior (O15). Mint N.H., well-centered with brilliant color, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.F. certificate (XF 90), SCV $170
2c Ultramarine, Navy (O36). Original gum, lightly hinged, pretty pastel color, wide margins, Extremely Fine, ex Myerson, with 2002 and 2013 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
7c Rose, War (O87). Original gum, Jumbo margins and choice centering, fresh color, Extremely Fine, a beautiful 7c War, with 1992 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90 Jumbo), only one grades higher (at 95J) and none share this grade
10c Rose, War (O88). Original gum, barely hinged, well-proportioned margins and rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2004 and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
15c Rose, War (O90). Original gum, extra wide margins and well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90 Jumbo), an extremely difficult stamp to find with choice centering and wide margins, this is the highest grade awarded to a hinged example and it is shared by no others (three Mint N.H. grade 95 or higher)
2c Black, Postal Savings (O121). Mint N.H., near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2022 P.F. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
2c Black, Postal Savings (O125). Mint N.H., choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.F. certificate (XF 90), by way of comparison, P.S.E. has graded only three higher than 90 (all at 90J)
10c Dark Bluish Green, 1875 Reprint (PR6). Without gum as issued, outstanding centering and margins, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, ex Floyd and "Hope" collection, with 1999 and 2022 P.F. certificates (VF-XF 85)
25c Dark Carmine, 1875 Reprint (PR7). Without gum as issued, gorgeous color, choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, ex "Hope" collection, with 2002 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90), only two only grade higher and none share this grade
1c Black, 1885 Issue (PR81). Mint N.H., choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
50c Carmine, 1895 Watermarked Issue (PR119). Mint N.H., near perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), the highest grade awarded and shared by only one other
$5.00 Dark Blue, 1895 Watermarked Issue (PR121). Mint N.H., well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85), six grade higher and two share this grade
$50.00 Dull Rose, 1895 Watermarked Issue (PR124). Mint N.H., exceptional centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95), only three grade higher and four share this grade
$100.00 Purple, 1895 Watermarked Issue (PR125). Mint N.H., bright color, well-centered with wide margins, Extremely Fine, ex "Hope" collection, with 2022 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
1c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ1). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and excellent centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo), only seven grade higher and three share this grade
2c Dark Green, Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ2). Mint N.H., Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (both XF 90)