China and Colonies Stamps and collectable 2025-12-28 Auction - 1036 Price Results - Chan & Scott Auction House in Ostergotland
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1897 China Hunan Province Guangxu Pattern One Yuan KM Pn31897 China Red Revenue, 2c overprint on small red, Scott IM 80, VF MH1914 Junk Issue, 1 and half c violet Specimen overprint, unlisted, MNH
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Linghem, Ostergotland, Sweden
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China and Colonies Stamps and collectable

Chan & Scott Auction House

Chan & Scott Auction House

Embark on an exceptional exploration of global philately and numismatics with a sale that spans more than two hundred years of material and historical depth. This auction presents a distinguished assemblage of Chinese and Japanese coins and banknotes, ranging from foundational issues to elusive varieties seldom encountered on the market. Their designs, denominations, and printing traditions reflect the artistic, cultural, and economic landscapes that shaped East Asia over generations. Complementing these sections is an extensive offering of colonial stamps from Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and other regions worldwide, including occupation issues, provisional surcharges, rare overprints, and other fascinating productions that illuminate shifting borders and the evolving identities of former empires. The catalogue further expands with an appealing selection of colonial and North American currency and coinage, providing insight into the monetary development of nations and territories from the early nineteenth century onward. Every piece has been selected to represent not only scarcity and collectability, but also the narrative value embedded in artifacts that once circulated across distant ports, trade routes, and administrative outposts. Whether your passion lies in stamps, coins, paper money, or the broader historical context that binds them together, this auction offers a rich landscape of discoveries for the dedicated collector.
French Somaliland 1947 postage due set 10c violet 10c deep violet 30c sepia Scott J39 J40: This trio of 1947 French Somaliland postage due stamps represents the first postwar fiscal series issued for the territory under French administration and is catalogued as Scott J39 and J40. Designed
0001: French Somaliland 1947 postage due set 10c violet 10c deep violet 30c sepia Scott J39 J40Est. $30-$50Lot Passed
Hong Kong 1972 HSBC Five Dollars note serial 556166 ET: This 1972 Hong Kong Five Dollars banknote issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation represents one of the final small denomination notes produced before the major currency design
0003: Hong Kong 1972 HSBC Five Dollars note serial 556166 ETEst. $50-$90Lot Passed
China Yunnan Xuantong 1911 Fifty Fen silver coin Y257: This Yunnan Province Fifty Fen silver coin attributed to the Xuantong reign period and dated to around 1911 represents a significant transitional issue created during the final phase of Qing
0004: China Yunnan Xuantong 1911 Fifty Fen silver coin Y257Est. $80-$120Lot Passed
SOLD
Pakistan 1947 King George VI overprint 12 Anna Scott 12: This 1947 Pakistan 12 Anna definitive stamp overprinted on the Indian King George VI issue represents one of the earliest postal emissions produced immediately after the creation of the independent
0005: Pakistan 1947 King George VI overprint 12 Anna Scott 12Est. $35-$65
Qing Dynasty China Bronze Dragon Head Lance Fitting 18th Century: This eighteenth-century bronze dragon head lance fitting from China is a finely cast example of Qing dynasty martial metalwork, combining symbolic imagery with functional craftsmanship. Measuring
0010: Qing Dynasty China Bronze Dragon Head Lance Fitting 18th CenturyEst. $350-$550Lot Passed
Japan 1871 2 Sen Meiji Daikoku Issue Early Fractional Banknote Pick A2: This early fractional banknote of Japan, issued in 1871 during the Meiji period, represents one of the earliest printed paper currencies of the modern Japanese state following the transition from the
0011: Japan 1871 2 Sen Meiji Daikoku Issue Early Fractional Banknote Pick A2Est. $60-$90Lot Passed
China Szechuan 1912 Fifty Cash copper coin Y449: This Szechuan Province Fifty Cash copper coin dated to the early Republican years 1912 to 1913 represents one of the earliest provincial copper issues struck following the collapse of the Qing
0012: China Szechuan 1912 Fifty Cash copper coin Y449Est. $40-$80Lot Passed
Eritrea 1893 Italian Administration 1c overprint Michel ITER1: This 1893 one centesimo definitive stamp overprinted for use in Eritrea represents the earliest postal issue of the newly established Italian colony and is catalogued as Michel ITER1. Printed by
0013: Eritrea 1893 Italian Administration 1c overprint Michel ITER1Est. $35-$60Lot Passed
United States 1963 $2 Red Seal Jefferson Note – Series 1963, Fr. 1501: This historic United States $2 Legal Tender Note, issued in 1963, belongs to the iconic Red Seal series and features the portrait of Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States and
0014: United States 1963 $2 Red Seal Jefferson Note – Series 1963, Fr. 1501Est. $20-$35Lot Passed
SOLD
1961 Pakistan 2 Paisa Justice Scale New Currency Overprint Scott PK124: This 1961 Pakistan 2 Paisa definitive stamp represents the early post-independence period when the country transitioned to its new decimal currency system and required previously issued postage
0015: 1961 Pakistan 2 Paisa Justice Scale New Currency Overprint Scott PK124Est. $45-$70
Germany 1921 160pf Workers Scott 149 MNH full sheet: This complete mint never hinged sheet of the 1921 German Reich 160pf Workers definitive represents one of the most visually impressive survivors of the early Weimar postal series, produced during a
0017: Germany 1921 160pf Workers Scott 149 MNH full sheetEst. $120-$200Lot Passed
Japan 1942 10 Yen Great East Asia War Bond, Battleship & Tank Design, Series 2319947: Issued in 1942 by the Empire of Japan during the Pacific War, this 10 Yen Great East Asia War Bond displays a powerful militaristic composition featuring a battleship at sea and a tank advancing on
0022: Japan 1942 10 Yen Great East Asia War Bond, Battleship & Tank Design, Series 2319947Est. $60-$90Lot Passed
SOLD
1902 India 2 Annas 6 Pies King Edward VII Ultramarine Scott IN126: This 1902 India 2 Annas 6 Pies definitive stamp is a classic early twentieth century issue produced during the reign of King Edward VII and printed by De La Rue & Co Ltd using high quality
0023: 1902 India 2 Annas 6 Pies King Edward VII Ultramarine Scott IN126Est. $20-$40
British 1944 Tonga Queen Salote 25th Anniversary Set (1d–1s), Scott 82–86: Issued on January 28, 1944, this commemorative series from Tonga celebrates the 25th anniversary of the reign of Queen Salote Tupou III, one of the most respected and beloved monarchs of the Pacific.
0024: British 1944 Tonga Queen Salote 25th Anniversary Set (1d–1s), Scott 82–86Est. $150-$200Lot Passed
Madagascar 1908 Landscapes Issue, 1c Violet/Olive & 2c Red/Olive (Scott MG 79–80): A pair of early colonial issues from Madagascar, part of the Landscapes series released in 1908 under French administration. Both stamps depict rural agricultural scenes with laborers working the
0025: Madagascar 1908 Landscapes Issue, 1c Violet/Olive & 2c Red/Olive (Scott MG 79–80)Est. $60-$80Lot Passed
Japan 5 Yen Military Currency Series 100, WWII (1945): Issued in 1945 at the end of World War II, this 5 Yen Military Currency note represents one of the most historically significant wartime emergency issues. Printed under the authority of the Allied
0048: Japan 5 Yen Military Currency Series 100, WWII (1945)Est. $50-$80Lot Passed
Kouang-Tcheou 1937–42 Indochina Overprints, Scott FR-KT 97/142: This remarkable group of four colonial issues from the French Post Office in Kouang-Tchéou, overprinted on standard Indochina issues between 1937 and 1942, offers a rare glimpse into the
0051: Kouang-Tcheou 1937–42 Indochina Overprints, Scott FR-KT 97/142Est. $150-$200Lot Passed
French 1920 Upper Volta Postage Due 5c Green Overprint "HAUTE-VOLTA", Scott J1: This scarce postage due issue was released in 1920 for the newly established French colony of Upper Volta (today Burkina Faso), created by overprinting the existing French West Africa postage due
0066: French 1920 Upper Volta Postage Due 5c Green Overprint "HAUTE-VOLTA", Scott J1Est. $120-$180Lot Passed
Madagascar 1930-38 General Issue, Scott MG 148 & MG 150: These striking colonial issues from Madagascar, released on December 8, 1930, belong to the General Issue series and exemplify the rich iconography of French overseas territories. The 2 centime stamp
0067: Madagascar 1930-38 General Issue, Scott MG 148 & MG 150Est. $20-$40Lot Passed
Group of 2.90 ct Unheated Burmese Spinels in Mixed Pear and Trillion Cuts: A vibrant and highly attractive group of faceted spinels originating from Burma (Myanmar), with a total combined weight of approximately 2.90 carats. These natural gemstones are offered in a range of
0189: Group of 2.90 ct Unheated Burmese Spinels in Mixed Pear and Trillion CutsEst. $250-$390Lot Passed
British Sudan 1951 Nuba Wrestlers 3½ Piastre Postage & Official, SG132/O76: Issued on September 1, 1951, these evocative stamps from the "Views of Sudan" series feature a vivid depiction of traditional Nuba wrestlers, a theme that highlights both cultural heritage and
0247: British Sudan 1951 Nuba Wrestlers 3½ Piastre Postage & Official, SG132/O76Est. $40-$80Lot Passed
French Gabon 1911 Warrior Issue, Scott GA49–GA51, Mint & Used: Offered here is a fine group of early colonial issues from Gabon, part of the French Equatorial Africa “Warrior-Libreville-Bantu Woman” definitive series issued in January 1911. The stamps
0320: French Gabon 1911 Warrior Issue, Scott GA49–GA51, Mint & UsedEst. $60-$80Lot Passed
United States $2 Legal Tender Note 1953 Series A68803268A: Issued by the United States in 1953, this $2 Legal Tender Note features the portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States and principal author of the Declaration of
0341: United States $2 Legal Tender Note 1953 Series A68803268AEst. $60-$100Lot Passed
Korea 1884 Yin-Yang series, 25 mun orange, Yvert 3 (Scott unlisted) MNH: This early Korean postage stamp belongs to the notable ?Yin-Yang? issue of 1884, the first set designed for use by the Korean postal service under King Gojong?s modernization reforms. Though never
0401: Korea 1884 Yin-Yang series, 25 mun orange, Yvert 3 (Scott unlisted) MNHEst. $60-$130Lot Passed