Collection of Australian Postage Stamps

This collection features several Australian postage stamps, primarily from two distinct series, along with one singular stamp. The first series, which appears multiple times, depicts a jockey on a racehorse next to a trophy. These stamps are predominantly monochrome in shades of grey or sepia, with 'AUSTRALIA' printed below the horse and a '5c' denomination in the bottom right corner. Text 'MELBOURNE CUP 196? (likely 1960)' is visible at the top, referencing the Melbourne Cup, a famous Australian horse race. There are several strips of these stamps, some appearing to be in blocks of four or five, suggesting they were never used for postage or were collected in mint condition. The perforations around these stamps appear intact, indicating good condition. The second prominent series consists of multiple stamps depicting a 'Pioneer Food' wagon, with each stamp showing similar imagery but potentially slightly different coloration or printing. These stamps are marked 'AUSTRALIA' and have a '15c' denomination. They are presented as a strip of six stamps, still attached to each other, which also suggests they are unused or mint. These stamps show a more vibrant color palette, predominantly yellows, browns, and greens for the wagon and landscape. The singular stamp is a smaller, rectangular stamp with a '3c' denomination, featuring a red floral design, possibly a Waratah, a native Australian flower, against a white background, with 'AUSTRALIA' printed below the flower. All stamps exhibit standard postage stamp perforations. The condition of the stamps seems generally good, with no apparent major creases, tears, or significant discoloration visible in the provided image, though detailed inspection would be required to confirm mint status or minor imperfections. The slight curling on some strips might be due to storage conditions rather than inherent damage. These stamps would appeal to philatelists interested in Australian postal history, particularly those collecting commemorative or definitive issues from the mid-20th century.