Sale 1368 — The Daniel J. Ryterband Collection: Superb Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 December, 2025
Category — 1898 Trans-Mississippi Issue (Scott 285-293)
1c Dark Yellow Green, Trans-Mississippi (285). Mint N.H., brilliant color and crisp impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
2c Copper Red, Trans-Mississippi (286). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo)
4c Orange, Trans-Mississippi (287). Mint N.H., wide margins and precise centering, gorgeous color on bright and fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BRILLIANT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY BOTH THE P.F. AND P.S.E.
With 2006 and 2008 P.F. certificates (former XF-Superb 95). With 2024 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). Only nine grade higher in the P.S.E. Population Report.
5c Dull Blue, Trans-Mississippi (288). Mint N.H., wide margins and choice centering, sharp color and impression, Extremely Fine, with 2011 and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90), we believe this should have received the Jumbo appellation
8c Violet Brown, Trans-Mississippi (289). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering with balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2021 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (both XF-Superb 95). Only nine grade higher in the P.S.E. Population Report and eight share this grade. These are small numbers for such a popular commemorative.
10c Gray Violet, Trans-Mississippi (290). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression, choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine, with 2001 and 2021 P.F. certificates (XF 90 XQ), SCV $400
$1.00 Black, Trans-Mississippi (292). Mint N.H., beautifully centered, deep intense shade and proof-like impression on fresh paper
EXTREMELY FINE. A VERY CHOICE CENTERED, MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, graded xf 90 by p.s.e.
With 1980 P.F. and 2020 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90). Only 11 grade higher and 13 share this desirable grade. These are surprisingly low population numbers for what is arguably the most popular United States commemorative stamp, as well as the most beautiful.
$1.00 Black, Trans-Mississippi (292). Original gum, lightly hinged, detailed impression, choice centering with well-proportioned margins
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, GRADED XF 90 BY BOTH P.F. AND P.S.E.
With 2013 P.F. and 2022 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90).
$2.00 Orange Brown, Trans-Mississippi (293). Original gum, lightly hinged, wide and balanced margins, fresh color, crisp impression
EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $2.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE, graded xf 90 by p.s.e.
With 2003 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90).