Papal States: 1852-64 Arms 50b dull blue. Superb fresh UN, regummed & tiny gum thins, 4 large margins. SG 27 cat £19,000, Sass 10 cat €35,000 = A$57,000 for M. Beautiful looking example of this classic UN rarity. 1993 Enzo Diena & 20007 Dr Calla AIEP photo certs. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,800

Papal States: 1852-64 Arms 50b deep blue (1864 printing from worn & rusted plates). F-VF fresh UN, 3 margins. SG 28 cat £27,000, Sass 12 cat €50,000 = A$82,000 for M. Extremely rare genuine unused classic. 1983 Raybaudi photo cert. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,800

Papal States: 1852-64 Arms 1Sc dull rose. VFU, sl trace of pressed crease at left, 4 margins, 'Direzione di Roma' cds from 1861. SG 29 cat £4000+. Sass 11 cat €9000 = A$14,700 for cds. Rare genuine postally Used top value. 2014 Scheller photo cert. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$800

Papal States: 1867 Arms 3c black on drab, imperf. U with light cancel, sl blemishes, VF appearance, 4 margins. SG 31 cat £9000 = A$16,000, Sass 14 cat €4000. Very rare genuine example. 2008 Dr Avi SBPV photo cert. (P) (Image1)

Estimate AU$500