1857 QV (1d-6d) red, imperf Perkins Bacon reprinted Die Proof, with blank value tablet, no wmk, on card. Superb UN as made, 4 margins. SG ex 2/6(p). Rare & attractive. (P)

Estimate AU$200

1883-98 QV 24c Brown-purple, opt SPECIMEN, perf 14, prepared & sent to Ceylon but not issued unsurcharged. VF fresh MLH. SG 152s cat £800. Extremely rare, only 100 printed. (P)

Estimate AU$1,300

1885 'Postage & Revenue FIVE CENTS' opt QV 32c slate perf 14. VF fresh M. SG 155 cat £70. (P)

Estimate AU$90

1885 'Postage & Revenue FIVE CENTS' opt QV 65c red-brown, perf 14. VF fresh UN. SG 158 cat £140. (P)

Estimate AU$100

1885 'TWENTY CENTS' on QV 24c green. VF fresh M. SG 165 cat £90. (P)

Estimate AU$100

1921-32 KGV 50R dull purple, opt SPECIMEN, wmk mult crown. VF fresh MLH. SG 358s cat £200 (normal cat £800). (P)

Estimate AU$300

1921-32 KGV 100R brownish-grey, opt SPECIMEN, wmk script. VF fresh MLH. SG 359s cat £475 (normal cat £3250). (P)

Estimate AU$700

1921-32 KGV 100R dull purple & blue, opt SPECIMEN, wmk script. VF fresh MLH. SG 360s cat £550 (normal £2750). (P)

Estimate AU$900