Chan & Scott Auction House
About Chan & Scott Auction House
Chan & Scott Auction House is an international auction firm specializing in philately, postal history, numismatics, and Asian antiques. Our core expertise lies in the rich historical landscape of China and the foreign post offices and colonial powers that once operated throughout Asia. From rare stamps and early postal documents to imperial porcelain and coins, we curate auctions with a strong emphasis on historical significance, authenticity, and cultural value.
We operate globally, conducting regular online auctions in both the United States and China, offering collectors seamless digital access to our fully transparent catalogs. Our buyers and consignors come from across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, drawn by our reputation for expertise, integrity, and carefully selected material.
On this platform, we use the trading name Bazaar of Persia Auction House, which was adopted when we first established our presence here two years ago.
Founder: Patrik Idestahl_
Patrik Idestahl is a licensed auctioneer based in Linkoping, Sweden, and the founder of Chan & Scott. With a lifelong passion for philately and historical collectibles, he brings a diverse professional background spanning entrepreneurship, international development, and cultural heritage.
He has successfully led companies in both Sweden and Spain, and has worked on UN- and SIDA-supported development projects in West Africa. Since 2021, he has fully dedicated his work to the auction world, with a specialization in philately, postal history, and colonial-era material.
Patriks auction philosophy is straightforward: offer high-quality items with low starting prices and let the market decide the value. His goal is to make rare and meaningful artifacts accessible to collectors at all levels while upholding trust, transparency, and professional service.
Upcoming Auctions from Chan & Scott Auction House
Occupation, Colonial and Post War Philately
Colonial, post-war, and occupation issues form the core of this wide-ranging international auction, which brings together rare stamps, banknotes, coins, and porcelain from major world empires and historically significant regions. Collectors will find notable material from the British Empire, French colonial holdings, Portuguese territories, German occupation areas, and Japanese military administrations ? including elusive overprints, provisional issues, and desirable examples of classic postal history. A particularly strong segment of the sale focuses on China, featuring philately, banknotes, coinage, and porcelain from the Qing Dynasty through the Republican era, along with regional issues and specialized overprints. Additional Asian material includes Japanese occupation issues and wartime currencies, together with items from India and Southeast Asia. The auction also presents an appealing complement of North American material, with stamps and numismatics from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, representing both early domestic productions and historically significant regional varieties. Uniting these varied sections is an emphasis on scarcity, authenticity, and historical relevance. This sale will appeal to collectors of worldwide stamps, colonial currency, Asian collectibles, distinctive overprints, and international numismatics ? a catalogue that spans centuries of global postal and monetary history.
Asian Post-War Colonial Military Collectable
Terms & Conditions Taxes and Fees Please note: Purchases made through Chan & Scott Auction House will be subject to a buyers premium of 18%. No taxes or VAT will be added to your invoice. The auction house charges no additional fees, aside from the 3% commission charged by LiveAuctioneers. We are committed to full transparency, ensuring a safe and trustworthy buying experience for all of our customers. There are no hidden charges. Payment Please be aware that your credit card will not be charged automatically, we do not process automatic payments. All payments must be made manually via PayPal, which acts as a third-party payment provider. An invoice will be sent to your email address by PayPal (please check your inbox carefully), and we will also send a payment link and a copy of the invoice to your LiveAuctioneers inbox for convenience. If you encounter any issues completing the payment through PayPal, feel free to contact us and we will provide our bank account details so you can make a standard bank transfer. We kindly ask that payment is completed within 7 days of receiving the invoice. We always attempt to contact bidders before initiating a dispute, primarily via the email address associated with your account (please be attentive if you use a secondary or web-based email account that you may not check regularly), and via your LiveAuctioneers inbox. We do not contact bidders by phone. It should always feel safe and straightforward to buy from us. Shipping Costs Your package will be shipped within 1 to 5 business days after we receive payment. Combined shipping is always offered, you pay only one shipping fee regardless of the number of items purchased. All packages are insured and trackable, and prices apply to international shipping regardless of your country or continent. We cover any additional costs to ensure that all customers enjoy equal shipping terms, with no hidden fees. Shipping rates: Up to 250 grams: $20 USD Up to 500 grams: $24 USD Up to 2 kg: $30Bidder Reviews for Chan & Scott Auction House (44)
4.4 out of 5.0 Stars
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MimmiMalmö, SE
Jan 30, 2026
Absolutely Delighted
Absolutely delighted with my purchase! Everything from start to finish was handled with great care and professionalism. The communication was friendly and reassuring, the items arrived quickly and beautifully packaged, and the quality exceeded my expectations. I felt truly valued as a customer and would happily buy from this auction house again. Highly recommended!
GlenLinghem, SE
Jan 30, 2026
Professional Service and Great Experience
Very satisfied with my purchase. Excellent service, clear communication, and fast, secure delivery. The items were exactly as described. A trustworthy auction house that I’m happy to recommend and look forward to buying from again.
DavidMidlothian, TX
Jan 23, 2026
Chan & Scott Auction House Highly Recommend
Highly Recommend/Great Communication/Great Product-Thank you, Patrik for being so kind!
AndreyBishkek, RU
Jan 11, 2026
GlenLinghem, SE
Jan 10, 2026
EricNew York, NY
Dec 10, 2025
Postal Failure... But Not Auction House Failure
Alas, the USPS seems to have lost the item, but the auction house was swift and very cooperative in providing a full and cheerful refund. No points to the USPS, full marks to the auction house.
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