Colonial & Occupation Era Collectibles 2026-06-27 Auction - 1128 Price Results - Chan & Scott Auction House in Ostergotland
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1854 Georgia Augusta The City Bank 5 Dollar Obsolete Banknote
1925 Suriname Scott 116 SG176 OVP 3 ct Numeral Issue
1907 Danish West Indies Revenue Stamps Scott R1 R4 Crown Issue MNH
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Linghem, Ostergotland, Sweden
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Colonial & Occupation Era Collectibles

Chan & Scott Auction House

Chan & Scott Auction House

Embark on a remarkable journey through global philately and numismatics in this carefully curated auction, spanning more than two centuries of collecting history. This sale brings together an exceptional selection of Chinese and Japanese coins and banknotes, ranging from early foundational issues to scarce and seldom-seen varieties, each reflecting the artistic, cultural, and economic evolution of East Asia. A central highlight is the extensive offering of colonial material, featuring stamps, banknotes, and coinage from Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond. Included are occupation issues, provisional surcharges, rare overprints, and distinctive emissions that vividly illustrate the shifting dynamics of empires and administrations. These items provide not only rarity and collector appeal, but also a tangible connection to the geopolitical transformations of their time. Further enriching the catalogue is a fascinating selection of old American financial instruments, including historic stock certificates, alongside North American and colonial currency. These pieces once circulated through expanding economies, trade routes, and emerging global markets, offering collectors a unique glimpse into financial and commercial history. Each lot has been selected with a focus on quality, historical importance, and visual appeal. Whether your passion lies in stamps, coins, banknotes, or historical documents, this auction offers a diverse and rewarding opportunity to acquire items that combine rarity, heritage, and enduring collector value. Pre-bid now and secure your place in this exceptional sale.
1956 India Uttar Pradesh Court Fee Document Colonial Legal Revenue: This original Indian court fee and legal document from Uttar Pradesh, dated 1956, represents an authentic piece of judicial and administrative history from the period immediately following the end of
0003: 1956 India Uttar Pradesh Court Fee Document Colonial Legal RevenueEst.
$40
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$100
Lot Passed
Japan Edo Period Kanei Tsuho Cash Coin 1626-1868 Hartill 3.176: This authentic Kanei Tsuho cash coin was issued in Japan during the Edo Period (1626–1868) and represents one of the longest-circulating coin types in Japanese monetary history. Cast in
0006: Japan Edo Period Kanei Tsuho Cash Coin 1626-1868 Hartill 3.176Est.
$20
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$50
Lot Passed
1963 Portuguese Timor 100 Escudos Serial 548826 Banco Nacional Ultramarino: Issued for Portuguese Timor by the Banco Nacional Ultramarino and dated 25 April 1963, this attractive 100 Escudos banknote bears serial number 548826 and represents an increasingly scarce survivor
0009: 1963 Portuguese Timor 100 Escudos Serial 548826 Banco Nacional UltramarinoEst.
$60
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$150
Lot Passed
1963 The American Tobacco Company 30 Shares Stock Certificate: This original stock certificate from The American Tobacco Company represents 30 fully paid and non-assessable common stock shares and was issued in 1963, during the final decades of one of the most
0010: 1963 The American Tobacco Company 30 Shares Stock CertificateEst.
$40
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$90
Lot Passed
1905 Danish West Indies 5 Bit on 4 Cents Overprint SG48 Rare: This scarce surcharge issue from the Danish West Indies represents a classic example of early twentieth-century colonial postal adaptation, produced during a period of currency transition and limited
0011: 1905 Danish West Indies 5 Bit on 4 Cents Overprint SG48 RareEst.
$140
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$320
Lot Passed
1958 Western Samoa Cover Scott 203-210 Complete Definitives Usage: An outstanding and scarce commercial cover from Western Samoa, cancelled February 9 1958, bearing a near complete set of the 1952 Definitives issue including Scott 203 through 210 on a single
0012: 1958 Western Samoa Cover Scott 203-210 Complete Definitives UsageEst.
$140
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$220
Lot Passed
1946 India 3 Pies on 3 Pies Overprint SG282 George VI: This distinctive overprint issue from British India originates from the late colonial period under King George VI and reflects the transitional monetary adjustments leading up to independence.
0014: 1946 India 3 Pies on 3 Pies Overprint SG282 George VIEst.
$25
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$45
Lot Passed
1781 Zeeland 1 Duit KM101 Dutch Republic Colonial Copper Coin: Copper duit issued for the Province of Zeeland within the Republic of the United Netherlands during the late eighteenth century, dated 1781 and catalogued as KM#101. These small denomination copper
0015: 1781 Zeeland 1 Duit KM101 Dutch Republic Colonial Copper CoinEst.
$20
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$45
Lot Passed
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
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$260
Lot Passed
1913 Cyprus 9 Piastres KM13 Silver Countermarked 925 George V: This historically intriguing silver coin from British Cyprus represents the 9 Piastres issue struck during the reign of King George V, minted at the Royal Mint in London and dated within the early
0025: 1913 Cyprus 9 Piastres KM13 Silver Countermarked 925 George VEst.
$80
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$120
Lot 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
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$130
Lot Passed
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
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$60
Lot Passed
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
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$60
Lot Passed
1940 China Revenue Chan R38 F114 Fujian Overprint 10 Dollars: This historically significant Chinese revenue stamp originates from the late Republic period circa 1940 to 1948 and represents a fiscal issue of the Ministry of Communications used for taxation and
0033: 1940 China Revenue Chan R38 F114 Fujian Overprint 10 DollarsEst.
$100
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$220
Lot Passed
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
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$75
Lot 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
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$350
Lot Passed
1917 Netherlands Indies Scott 137 138 Overprint Vürtheim Definitives: A complete two-value set from the Netherlands Indies Vürtheim definitive issue with surcharge overprints, comprising the 1917 ½ cent green (Scott 137) and the 1918 1 cent ultramarine (Scott
0041: 1917 Netherlands Indies Scott 137 138 Overprint Vürtheim DefinitivesEst.
$65
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$115
Lot 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
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$300
Lot 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
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$40
Lot Passed
1880 India 1 Rupee KM492 Silver Victoria Empress British India: This classic silver rupee from British India represents one of the most iconic colonial coinages of the late nineteenth century, struck during the reign of Queen Victoria following her proclamation
0047: 1880 India 1 Rupee KM492 Silver Victoria Empress British IndiaEst.
$40
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$65
Lot 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
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$80
Lot 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
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$200
Lot Passed
19th c. Chinese Blue & White Butterfly Sweet Meat Box, Qing dynasty: An exquisite 19th-century Chinese blue and white porcelain sweet meat box in the shape of a butterfly or moth, consisting of a lidded outer case and five internal removable dishes. The upper lid is
0061: 19th c. Chinese Blue & White Butterfly Sweet Meat Box, Qing dynastyEst.
$800
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$1,200
Lot Passed
French India 1c 1906 Scott 25 MNH block Brahma: A mint never hinged block of the 1 centime definitive issue of 1906 from French India, catalogued as Scott 25 and corresponding to the early twentieth century colonial series inscribed Etablissements
0064: French India 1c 1906 Scott 25 MNH block BrahmaEst.
$90
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$140
Lot Passed