1852 Ship 1c black on magenta, surface coloured paper, imperf. Fresh UN, expertly repaired horiz crease etc, but superb appearance, 4 large margins. SG 9 cat £15,000. Very rare unused example of this important classic & beautiful looking. 2018 Scheller photo cert. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$5,000

1853-59 Ship 1c vermilion, imperf on thick paper. Superb fresh UN, 4 margins, beautiful bright colour. SG 11 cat £7500+. Great rarity in genuine unused condition (beware of reprints!). 1955 BPA photo cert, while diff new certificate can be obtained on request. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$9,000

1853-59 Ship 1c brownish-red, type C with wide 'NT' (from 1857-59 issue). Fresh UN, expertly repaired thins & traces of creases, 4 even margins which are original. SG 16a unpriced UN, while more common type B cat £17,000, so this would be £20,000+. Superb appearance & major rarity in unused condition - probably the only recorded example. 2016 Scheller photo cert. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$7,000