Colonial and Occupation from Global Empires

1745 Netherlands East Indies VOC 1 Duit Copper N7593

1917 Russian PO China $1 Eagle OVP block of 5, Scott Ts.3 52 MNH

1911 Macau King Carlos I 16 Avos Block of Four “Republica?? Overprint

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Colonial and Occupation from Global Empires

Chan & Scott Auction House

Colonial and occupation material forms the core of this expansive international auction, bringing together a distinguished array of stamps, banknotes, coins, and porcelain from some of the world?s most influential empires and historically important regions. The sale features notable material from the British Empire, French colonial possessions, Portuguese territories, German occupation issues, and Japanese military administrations, offering collectors a rich selection of scarce overprints, provisional emissions, and classic postal history. A significant highlight of the catalogue is its strong representation of Chinese material, including philatelic rarities, currency, coinage, and porcelain spanning the Qing Dynasty, the Republican period, regional issues, and specialized overprints. The Asian section is further strengthened by Japanese occupation stamps and wartime currencies, complemented by material from India and Southeast Asia. Completing the offering is an appealing selection of North American philately and numismatics from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, encompassing early national issues as well as historically important regional varieties. With its international breadth, depth of material, and focus on rarity and historical context, this auction is designed to attract collectors of worldwide stamps, colonial and occupation issues, Asian collectibles, distinctive overprints, and global numismatics. The catalogue presents an opportunity to explore exceptional objects reflecting centuries of global postal and monetary history.

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1898 Angola King Carlos I 5 Reis Orange Scott AO 39: Angola King Carlos I definitive issue of 1898, denomination 5 Reis in orange, printed by typography at Casa da Moeda de Portugal from a design by Louis-Eugène Mouchon. This stamp forms part of the

0001: 1898 Angola King Carlos I 5 Reis Orange Scott AO 39Est. $20-$35

Japan Nippon Ginko 1 Yen Meiji Era Government Note 381: Japanese government-issued banknote of one Yen from the Meiji period, issued by Nippon Ginko during the late nineteenth century as part of Japan’s transition from feudal monetary practices to a

0002: Japan Nippon Ginko 1 Yen Meiji Era Government Note 381Est. $120-$220Lot Passed

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British colonial Ceylon 1880s Two Cents Postal Stationery Post Card Unused: An original unused postal stationery post card issued by the British colonial administration of Ceylon during the late Victorian period, circa 1880s. The card bears an imprinted Two Cents indicium in

0003: British colonial Ceylon 1880s Two Cents Postal Stationery Post Card UnusedEst. $40-$70

1921 Post War German Reich Workers 160 Pfennig Scott DE 149 Full Sheet MNH: German Reich definitive issue from the post–World War I inflation period, issued October 1921 and valid until 30 September 1923, denomination 160 Pfennig in dark gray-turquoise. This classic

0005: 1921 Post War German Reich Workers 160 Pfennig Scott DE 149 Full Sheet MNHEst. $220-$350Lot Passed

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East Africa 1950 George VI 1 Shilling KM31 Lion Reverse: This copper-nickel 1 Shilling coin was issued for circulation in British East Africa during the reign of King George VI and dated 1950, forming part of the long-running regional coinage series struck

0006: East Africa 1950 George VI 1 Shilling KM31 Lion ReverseEst. $18-$25

French Somaliland 1943 4F Airmail Scott C12 MNH Sheet 25: Rubrik: French Somaliland 1943 4F Airmail Scott C12 MNH Sheet 25Beskrivning: A complete Mint Never Hinged sheet of twenty five of the 1943 4 Francs airmail issue of French Somaliland, a French

0007: French Somaliland 1943 4F Airmail Scott C12 MNH Sheet 25Est. $180-$250Lot Passed

Late Qing Period China Blue and White Porcelain Bowl Dragon Marked: This finely potted Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl is decorated in traditional underglaze cobalt and reflects stylistic elements associated with late Qing dynasty export and domestic wares. The

0011: Late Qing Period China Blue and White Porcelain Bowl Dragon MarkedEst. $120-$220Lot Passed

Portuguese Congo 1915 King Carlos I Scott PT-CG 138 Overprint: This 50 Reis stamp was issued in 1915 for Portuguese Congo during the transitional period following the establishment of the Portuguese Republic and is catalogued as Scott PT-CG 138, with additional

0012: Portuguese Congo 1915 King Carlos I Scott PT-CG 138 OverprintEst. $35-$65Lot Passed

1903 China Chekiang 10 Cash Copper Y491 Guangxu: Struck between 1903 and 1906 during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor this copper 10 Cash coin from Chekiang Province represents an important provincial dragon issue of the late Qing dynasty.

0021: 1903 China Chekiang 10 Cash Copper Y491 GuangxuEst. $45-$150Lot Passed

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Congo Français 10c Colonial Postal Stationery Post Card Unused ca 1900: An original unused French colonial postal stationery card issued for use in Congo Français around the turn of the 20th century, circa 1899–1905. The card bears a printed 10 centimes indicium at

0022: Congo Français 10c Colonial Postal Stationery Post Card Unused ca 1900Est. $35-$60

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Portuguese Macau 1911 Postage Due Republica Scott MO J12 Lisbon Overprint: This ½ Avo postage due stamp was issued in 1911 for Macau following the proclamation of the Portuguese Republic and is catalogued as Scott MO J12, with additional references Michel MO P12,

0023: Portuguese Macau 1911 Postage Due Republica Scott MO J12 Lisbon OverprintEst. $18-$35

China 1901 German Post Offices China 1 Mark Michel 24 MNH: A mint never hinged example of the 1901 issue for the German Post Offices in China, catalogued Michel DR-CHI 24, Scott DR-CHI 33, Yvert DR-CHI 18 and Stanley Gibbons DR-CHI 31. Denomination 1 Mark,

0024: China 1901 German Post Offices China 1 Mark Michel 24 MNHEst. $140-$260Lot Passed

USA 1935-D Silver Certificate $1 Blue Seal, Series Washington (F91580018G): Issued in Washington, D.C. as part of the United States 1935-D Silver Certificate series, this $1 note bearing serial number F91580018G represents one of the most iconic and enduring designs in

0026: USA 1935-D Silver Certificate $1 Blue Seal, Series Washington (F91580018G)Est. $90-$130Lot Passed

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1926 Eritrea Italian Colony Scott 93 Victor Emmanuel III Jubilee 1.25L MNH: Issued in 1926 for the Italian colony of Eritrea, this commemorative stamp celebrates the Silver Jubilee of King Victor Emmanuel III, marking twenty five years of his reign over the Kingdom of Italy.

0027: 1926 Eritrea Italian Colony Scott 93 Victor Emmanuel III Jubilee 1.25L MNHEst. $40-$60

1936 China Central Bank Shanghai One Dollar Sun Yat-sen Serial SM919026: Issued by the Central Bank of China during the Republican period, this historic One Dollar banknote represents the monetary reforms and modern financial ambitions of China during the early twentieth

0028: 1936 China Central Bank Shanghai One Dollar Sun Yat-sen Serial SM919026Est. $40-$60Lot Passed

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USA 1837 Hard Times Token Nathaniel March & William Simes Portsmouth NH: Issued in 1837 during the so-called Hard Times period in the United States, this copper trade token was privately struck as a substitute for scarce small-denomination coinage. Catalogued among the

0029: USA 1837 Hard Times Token Nathaniel March & William Simes Portsmouth NHEst. $40-$60

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Japan Occupation China 5 Yen Pick 54 No Serial Wartime Issue: This original 5 Yen banknote was issued by the Imperial Government of Japan during the wartime period of the late 1930s to early 1940s and catalogued as Pick 54. The note forms part of the Japanese

0030: Japan Occupation China 5 Yen Pick 54 No Serial Wartime IssueEst. $25-$40

French Somaliland 1947 Scott 250 40c Palm Landscape Block MNH: French Somaliland 1947 definitive issue 40 centimes multicolored photogravure stamp Scott 250 corresponding to Michel FR SO 287 Yvert 266 and Stanley Gibbons 395 issued 6 October 1947 printed by

0038: French Somaliland 1947 Scott 250 40c Palm Landscape Block MNHEst. $45-$75Lot Passed

1900s United States And Europe Postal History Covers 30 Items Collection: This lot comprises a representative group of thirty postal history items including envelopes wrappers and postcards from the twentieth century primarily originating from the United States with

0040: 1900s United States And Europe Postal History Covers 30 Items CollectionEst. $130-$350Lot Passed

Pair of Late Qing Brass Vases with Phoenix and Peony Motifs: This matched pair of late Qing dynasty brass vases from China, each standing 14 cm high and measuring 12 cm in diameter, exemplifies the traditional decorative vocabulary of the period with

0042: Pair of Late Qing Brass Vases with Phoenix and Peony MotifsEst. $220-$300Lot Passed

1902 Fiji Edward VII postal stationery halfpenny card: This original postal stationery card from the Crown Colony of Fiji was issued during the reign of King Edward VII and bears the impressed halfpenny indicium printed in a strong green shade, showing

0045: 1902 Fiji Edward VII postal stationery halfpenny cardEst. $25-$40Lot Passed

1908 Danish West Indies Scott 49 50 King Frederik VIII 40b 50b MNH Pair: This attractive mint pair originates from the Danish West Indies definitive series issued in 1908 depicting King Frederik VIII of Denmark. These stamps were produced for use in the Danish Caribbean

0046: 1908 Danish West Indies Scott 49 50 King Frederik VIII 40b 50b MNH PairEst. $120-$200Lot 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

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