Sale 1390 — The Daniel J. Ryterband Collection: Vending and Affixing Machine Perforations, and Modern Errors
Sale Date — Thursday, 1 October, 2026
Category — International Vending Machine, Kansas City Roulettes
2c Scarlet, Ty. I, International Vending Machine Co., Perforated Approximately 12½ (320b var). Strip of four, original gum, three right stamps Mint N.H., left stamp faintly hinged, all four with small pencil initials at bottom, brilliant color and well-centered for this difficult issue which is often found with perfs cutting into the design
VERY FINE AND RARE STRIP OF FOUR OF THE 2-CENT SCARLET WITH INTERNATIONAL VENDING MACHINE COMPANY PERFORATIONS.
The International Vending Machine Company installed their machines in post offices, using the 2c Shield with their own 12½ gauge perforations. The coils were replaced with the government coils in July 1908. Strips of this size are very rare.
Ex Getlan. With 1982 and 2022 P.F. certificates. Scott value as two pairs.
1c Green, 2c Carmine, Ty. I, Kansas City Roulettes (408 var, 409 var). Blocks of four, on 1919 sworn notarized document stating that these blocks were rouletted at the Kansas City Post Office and purchased across the counter there, vertical file fold thru document not affecting stamps, Fine-Very Fine, scarce, ex Getlan
1c Green, 2c Carmine, Ty. I, Kansas City Roulettes (408 var, 409 var). Sets of five blocks of four of each, consisting of centerline block and the four arrow block positions, neatly arranged on an exhibit page, original gum, Very Fine and scarce set of matched blocks
1c Green, Kansas City Roulette (408 var). Right margin block of eight, showing clear rouletting at left and right and top and bottom, imperforate between the three center columns, rich color, Very Fine, a very unusual variety, two stamps signed in pencil "ERW" (Elmer R. Waters) and "WWW" (Wilson D. Wood), in December 1914, the Kansas City post office had an oversupply of imperforate stamps, originally intended for vending machines, the supply of stamps was rouletted with women's dressmaking tracing wheels, and official approval for their release was given by Washington, several sheets sold were accompanied by notarized affidavit from Waters, who bought them at the post office