Occupation, Colonial and Post War Philately

Japan Meiji Era Chopmarked Trading 1 Yen Silver Coin 1887 N135906

1905 German PO in China, Germania OVP 2½ Dollars black, Scott CHI 46 MNH

WWI 1918 Hungary Republic Overprint Scott HU 168-171 Charles IV Set

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Occupation, Colonial and Post War Philately

Chan & Scott Auction House

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.

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1932 Papua 1d Yellow-Green & Black "Steve, Son of Oala", Scott 95: Issued on November 14, 1932, this 1 penny stamp from Papua belongs to the celebrated "Papuan Life" series, engraved to depict aspects of indigenous culture and daily life. Catalogued as Scott 95,

0733: 1932 Papua 1d Yellow-Green & Black "Steve, Son of Oala", Scott 95Est. $70-$110Lot Passed

British New Zealand 1949 Health Stamps, Mother and Child, Scott B34-B35, Mint: This complete set of two semi-postal Health stamps was issued by New Zealand on October 3, 1949, designed by the acclaimed artist James Berry and printed by Harrison & Sons Ltd. in photogravure. The

0742: British New Zealand 1949 Health Stamps, Mother and Child, Scott B34-B35, MintEst. $30-$50Lot Passed

Japan 1943 7 Yen 50 Sen War Savings Bond Showa 18 Series 11 No. 022980: Issued in October 1943 (Showa 18) by the Industrial Bank of Japan, this 7 Yen 50 Sen War Savings Bond from Series 11 (Group 82, serial number 022980) is an outstanding example of Japan’s wartime

0748: Japan 1943 7 Yen 50 Sen War Savings Bond Showa 18 Series 11 No. 022980Est. $90-$130Lot Passed

United States 1882 Williamsburg Bank, Pennsylvania Check RN-G1 Orange Revenue Imprint: A rare and visually appealing 1882 check from the Williamsburg Bank of Blair County, Pennsylvania, dated July 29, 1882, featuring the distinctive orange two-cent U.S. Internal Revenue imprint

0763: United States 1882 Williamsburg Bank, Pennsylvania Check RN-G1 Orange Revenue ImprintEst. $140-$180Lot Passed

Famille Rose Jiagong Rectangular Porcelain Vase with Landscape and Court Figures, ca. 1950: This refined famille rose rectangular porcelain vase, produced in Hong Kong circa 1950, represents the enduring legacy of Qing Dynasty enamel traditions adapted for mid-20th century export and

0769: Famille Rose Jiagong Rectangular Porcelain Vase with Landscape and Court Figures, ca. 1950Est. $300-$800Lot Passed

Japan 5 Yen ND Series 15817 early Bank of Japan issue: This Japanese 5 Yen banknote issued during the early Showa period represents an important circulating type produced by the Bank of Japan in the first half of the twentieth century, printed in

0770: Japan 5 Yen ND Series 15817 early Bank of Japan issueEst. $20-$40Lot Passed

Tibet 1922–1928, 1 Sho Copper Coin, Y#21a, Thubten Gyatso Series: This copper 1 Sho coin was issued in Tibet between 1922 and 1928 during the reign of the 13th Dalai Lama, Thubten Gyatso (1876–1933). The obverse depicts a heraldic snow lion, a powerful national

0783: Tibet 1922–1928, 1 Sho Copper Coin, Y#21a, Thubten Gyatso SeriesEst. $40-$70Lot Passed

1944 Central China Map block, Return of Concessions, Scott 9N105: This block of four originates from the 1944 issue commemorating the one-year anniversary of the return of foreign concessions to Chinese control, during the Japanese occupation of Central China. The

0785: 1944 Central China Map block, Return of Concessions, Scott 9N105Est. $160-$200Lot Passed

1949 2nd Shanghai Dah Tung Print, Dr. Sun Yat-sen 100 dollars, Sc 890: This stamp block from the 2nd Shanghai Dah Tung printing, issued on January 6, 1949, features the prominent portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of the Republic of China. Designed as a

0786: 1949 2nd Shanghai Dah Tung Print, Dr. Sun Yat-sen 100 dollars, Sc 890Est. $130-$250Lot Passed

New Zealand 1948 Health Stamps Boys at Health Camp Set Scott NZ B32–B33: Issued on October 1 1948 this two stamp semi postal set from New Zealand illustrates a central theme of national welfare and recovery in the postwar years. Designed by E. Linzell and printed by

0787: New Zealand 1948 Health Stamps Boys at Health Camp Set Scott NZ B32–B33Est. $85-$120Lot Passed

Chinese porcelain bowl hand painted floral decoration qing dynasty: A finely hand painted porcelain bowl decorated with vibrant floral motifs in rich enamel colors, showing delicate brushwork and balanced composition all around the exterior, with a small floral spray

0788: Chinese porcelain bowl hand painted floral decoration qing dynastyEst. $120-$180Lot Passed

China 1912 Coiling Dragon, Kai Characters OVP 2c green, Scott IM 1: Issued on May 1, 1912, this 2 cent green stamp from the first definitive series of the Republic of China features the iconic coiling dragon design, now overprinted with four vertical Kai-style

0790: China 1912 Coiling Dragon, Kai Characters OVP 2c green, Scott IM 1Est. $40-$90Lot Passed

China 1912 Coiling Dragon, Kai Characters OVP 2c green, Scott IM 165, MH: Issued on May 1, 1912, this 2 cent green stamp from the early Republic of China features a finely detailed coiling dragon design with a Kai-style overprint reading "Republic of China," symbolizing

0791: China 1912 Coiling Dragon, Kai Characters OVP 2c green, Scott IM 165, MHEst. $40-$90Lot Passed

Portuguese Sao Tome & Príncipe 1921 Postage Due, 1c & 2c (Scott J43–J44): An attractive pair of early colonial postage due stamps from São Tomé and Príncipe, issued in 1921. This issue belongs to the first series of "Porteado" overprints, produced at Casa da Moeda de

0792: Portuguese Sao Tome & Príncipe 1921 Postage Due, 1c & 2c (Scott J43–J44)Est. $60-$90Lot Passed

French Algeria 1936 Landscapes Issue 3c & 5c Engraved Stamps (Scott DZ 81–82): This lot features two engraved definitive stamps from Algeria’s 1936 Landscapes and Buildings issue, printed by gravure. The 3 centimes value in blue-green (Scott DZ 81, Michel DZ 105, Yvert DZ

0794: French Algeria 1936 Landscapes Issue 3c & 5c Engraved Stamps (Scott DZ 81–82)Est. $40-$60Lot Passed

Natural Emerald 1.82 ct Pear Mixed Cut, Swat Pakistan, IGI Certified: This natural emerald weighing 1.82 carats originates from the renowned Swat Valley in Pakistan, one of the world’s most celebrated sources of fine emeralds, often compared to the legendary mines of

0796: Natural Emerald 1.82 ct Pear Mixed Cut, Swat Pakistan, IGI CertifiedEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed

China Manchukuo 1945 Overprinted 1 Yuan Purple, Scott 164, Rare Provisional: Issued in the turbulent final months of World War II, this rare 1 Yuan purple stamp from Manchukuo’s definitive series (originally depicting a pastoral landscape with pavilion and deer) was

0799: China Manchukuo 1945 Overprinted 1 Yuan Purple, Scott 164, Rare ProvisionalEst. $150-$250Lot Passed

Japan 1938 50 Sen Mount Fuji and Cherry Blossoms Banknote P-56 Series 1289: Issued in 1938 (Showa 13) by the Ministry of Finance of Japan, this 50 Sen note captures the national spirit of late prewar Japan through its elegant design and symbolic imagery. Printed by the

0800: Japan 1938 50 Sen Mount Fuji and Cherry Blossoms Banknote P-56 Series 1289Est. $60-$90Lot Passed

Cuba 1899 Puerto Principe 2½c on 2c Washington Pair, Scott CU 223: An attractive pair of Cuba’s 1899 Puerto Principe provisional overprints, featuring the U.S. 2-cent red carmine George Washington issue surcharged “CUBA 2½ c. de PESO.” in bold black

0801: Cuba 1899 Puerto Principe 2½c on 2c Washington Pair, Scott CU 223Est. $90-$130Lot Passed

Algeria 1936 Scott DZ80 2c Violet Colomb Bechar-Oued Landscape: Issued in 1936 during the French colonial administration of Algeria, this engraved 2 centimes stamp from the celebrated "Landscapes and Buildings" series (Scott DZ80, Michel DZ104, Yvert 102, SG 108)

0802: Algeria 1936 Scott DZ80 2c Violet Colomb Bechar-Oued LandscapeEst. $50-$100Lot Passed

9.98 ct Cushion-Cut Emerald, Light Green, Swat Valley Pakistan, IGI: This impressive natural emerald originates from the famed Swat Valley in Pakistan, a region celebrated for producing emeralds of exceptional beauty and character since the mid-20th century. The

0805: 9.98 ct Cushion-Cut Emerald, Light Green, Swat Valley Pakistan, IGIEst. $9,000-$12,000Lot Passed

1938 Japan 50 Sen Note with Mount Fuji & Sakura, Showa 13, P-38 (816): This attractive 50 Sen banknote from 1938 (Showa 13) presents an evocative view of Mount Fuji under radiant sunrays, bordered with cherry blossoms in full bloom — an image that united spiritual

0806: 1938 Japan 50 Sen Note with Mount Fuji & Sakura, Showa 13, P-38 (816)Est. $25-$40Lot Passed

Iraq 1919 British Occupation of Mosul ½ Anna & 1 Anna MNH (Scott N42, N44): An attractive pair of early Iraq issues from the British Occupation of Mosul, issued February 1919, both in fresh mint never hinged condition. The first is the ½ Anna green and rose stamp

0808: Iraq 1919 British Occupation of Mosul ½ Anna & 1 Anna MNH (Scott N42, N44)Est. $200-$300Lot Passed

United States 1935E $1 Silver Certificate – Priest / Humphrey: Issued during the early 1950s, this $1 Silver Certificate from the Series of 1935E represents one of the most iconic forms of U.S. paper money. Bearing the blue Treasury seal and serial number

0809: United States 1935E $1 Silver Certificate – Priest / HumphreyEst. $20-$40Lot Passed

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