Colonial Asia & Empire Sale Auction on Jul 25, 2026 by Chan & Scott Auction House in Ostergotland
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Colonial Asia & Empire Sale
1907 Hong Kong Scott 92 Specimen King Edward VII 6c MNH
France Colonial Cayenne 2 Sous 1789 Louis XVI rare issue Silver Coppar Coin
1868 Japan Meiji era 2 Bu hammered gold coin Edo period rare
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Linghem, Ostergotland, Sweden
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Colonial Asia & Empire Sale

Chan & Scott Auction House

Chan & Scott Auction House

Embark on an extraordinary collecting journey through the age of empires, global trade, and colonial expansion in this carefully curated auction featuring an exceptional selection of stamps, coins, and banknotes from across Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the world's former overseas territories. At the heart of this sale lies a remarkable offering of colonial philately, including classic issues from British India, the Indian Feudatory States, French, Portuguese, Dutch, German, and British colonial possessions, together with scarce occupation issues, provisional surcharges, overprints, and postal emissions produced during periods of political transition and administrative change. These fascinating artifacts provide a tangible connection to the rise and decline of the great imperial powers and the emergence of modern nations. Collectors of Asian numismatics will discover an impressive range of Chinese and Japanese coins and banknotes spanning the late Imperial period, provincial issues, early Republican emissions, wartime currencies, and occupation-era money. Many of these pieces reflect the dramatic political, economic, and social transformations that shaped East Asia from the nineteenth century through the twentieth century, offering both historical significance and strong collector appeal. The auction further showcases an extensive selection of colonial and overseas coinage from territories once governed by European powers across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, Oceania, and the Americas. From Dutch East Indies and British Malaya to German overseas territories, French colonial possessions, and the Danish West Indies, these coins illustrate the global circulation of commerce, culture, and monetary systems throughout the colonial era. Complementing these offerings is a diverse group of historic banknotes, military and occupation currencies, emergency issues, and regional monetary emissions. Together they document the development of international trade networks, colon
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1946 Australia Peace Issue 2½d Red Scott 200 MH Post War Classic: A striking and historically resonant example from Australia’s immediate post-war philatelic output, this 1946 “Peace” issue, catalogued as Scott 200, commemorates the end of the Second
0002: 1946 Australia Peace Issue 2½d Red Scott 200 MH Post War ClassicEst.
$25
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$40
$18
1900 Transvaal VRI Overprint Set Scott 204 206 MH Boer War Issue: A historically significant colonial overprint set from the Transvaal during the Second Boer War, issued in 1900 and catalogued within the Scott range 204–206. These stamps originate from the South
0005: 1900 Transvaal VRI Overprint Set Scott 204 206 MH Boer War IssueEst.
$40
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$90
$25
1894 India ½ Pice Victoria Empress KM 484 Copper Coin British Raj: A classic copper issue from the British Indian Empire, this 1894 half pice coin, catalogued as KM 484, was struck during the reign of Queen Victoria as Empress of India, a period marking the height
0007: 1894 India ½ Pice Victoria Empress KM 484 Copper Coin British RajEst.
$25
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$45
$18
1923 Memel Occupation 80pf on 45pf Overprint Scott 68 MH Rare Issue: A historically significant occupation issue from the Memel Territory, this 1923 surcharge stamp, catalogued as Scott 68, represents a fascinating period of geopolitical transition in post-World War I
0008: 1923 Memel Occupation 80pf on 45pf Overprint Scott 68 MH Rare IssueEst.
$25
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$60
$18
1902 Alexandria Egypt French PO SG 19a 22 Type Blanc Stamp Set: A scarce and historically significant pair of French post office stamps issued for use in Alexandria Egypt, part of the classic 1902 “Type Blanc” definitive series. These issues reflect the
0016: 1902 Alexandria Egypt French PO SG 19a 22 Type Blanc Stamp SetEst.
$60
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$140
$40
1821 Netherlands Indies Sumatra 1 Duit KM282.1 Copper Colonial Coin: This copper 1 Duit from 1821 represents an early 19th century issue of the Netherlands Indies struck for circulation in the Sumatra region during the restoration of Dutch colonial authority following
0017: 1821 Netherlands Indies Sumatra 1 Duit KM282.1 Copper Colonial CoinEst.
$20
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$40
$14
1875 USA 5c Zachary Taylor Scott 179c Continental Issue Used: A classic United States definitive from the Continental Bank Note Company period, this 1875 5 cent issue featuring President Zachary Taylor is catalogued as Scott 179c and represents an important
0018: 1875 USA 5c Zachary Taylor Scott 179c Continental Issue UsedEst.
$40
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$90
$25
Korea 1914 Cover with Japan Tazawa 5 Sen Violet Occupation Issue Scott JP OC39: A fine and complete postal cover sent from Korea on June 17, 1914, during the Japanese occupation, franked with a 5 sen violet stamp of the Tazawa series (Scott JP OC39, Michel JP OC39, Yvert
0030: Korea 1914 Cover with Japan Tazawa 5 Sen Violet Occupation Issue Scott JP OC39Est.
$300
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$450
$200
1895 India 2 Annas Victoria Empress KM 488 Silver Type B Bust: A refined and historically important silver issue from British India, this 1877 2 Annas coin, catalogued as KM 488, belongs to the early Empress coinage of Queen Victoria following her proclamation
0031: 1895 India 2 Annas Victoria Empress KM 488 Silver Type B BustEst.
$20
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$50
$14
1936-1945 Netherlands East Indies 1 Cent KM317 Bronze Lot 8 Coins: A well-matched group of eight bronze 1 cent coins from the Netherlands East Indies, dated primarily 1936 and issued during the late colonial period under Dutch administration. Catalogued as KM317,
0034: 1936-1945 Netherlands East Indies 1 Cent KM317 Bronze Lot 8 CoinsEst.
$25
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$60
$18
1933 French colonial Algeria Postcard Algiers Colonial Scene Scott Algeria 78 79 80: This original picture postcard from French Algeria is a postal history item mailed from Algiers and postmarked 15 May 1933, illustrating daily life in a colonial urban setting during the late
0035: 1933 French colonial Algeria Postcard Algiers Colonial Scene Scott Algeria 78 79 80Est.
$40
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$80
$25
1932 Canada Scott C4 Ottawa Conference 6c Airmail MNH: 1932 Canada 6 cent airmail stamp issued for the Imperial Economic Conference held in Ottawa, catalogued as Scott C4. Printed by the British American Bank Note Company using engraved intaglio process,
0037: 1932 Canada Scott C4 Ottawa Conference 6c Airmail MNHEst.
$45
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$75
$30
1891 South Australia Official 5d OS overprint Queen Victoria Scott AU-SA 59: This attractive official issue from South Australia represents the late nineteenth century period when colonial administrations produced dedicated postage for government service, clearly identified
0039: 1891 South Australia Official 5d OS overprint Queen Victoria Scott AU-SA 59Est.
$125
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$140
$80
1901 Indochina, HOI HAO overprint on 25c black on rose block, Scott 7C MH: Issued in 1901 for the French post office in Hoi Hao, this 25 centimes stamp from the Indochina Navigation and Commerce series features a red ?HOI HAO? overprint applied to the black on rose stamp
0044: 1901 Indochina, HOI HAO overprint on 25c black on rose block, Scott 7C MHEst.
$130
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$250
$90
French Madagascar 1930–1938 General Issue, Set of 7, Scott 147–156: This attractive set of seven definitive stamps issued in Madagascar between 1930 and 1938 represents one of the most iconic colonial designs of the French era. The series features a combination of
0046: French Madagascar 1930–1938 General Issue, Set of 7, Scott 147–156Est.
$90
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$140
$60
AIG-Certified Natural Diamond, 0.52 Ct Round Brilliant, SI3 Clarity: AIG-Certified Natural Diamond, 0.52 Ct Round Brilliant, SI3 ClarityBeskrivning: Certified by AIG on October 16, 2022, this natural diamond presents a balance between elegance and accessibility, ideal
0049: AIG-Certified Natural Diamond, 0.52 Ct Round Brilliant, SI3 ClarityEst.
$530
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$680
$360
1865 U.S. CDV Portrait by Gutekunst, with 3c Proprietary Revenue Stamp: 1865 U.S. CDV Portrait by Gutekunst, with 3c Proprietary Revenue StampBeskrivning: This carte de visite (CDV) portrait from circa 1865 features a finely composed studio photograph of a seated
0050: 1865 U.S. CDV Portrait by Gutekunst, with 3c Proprietary Revenue StampEst.
$120
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$180
$80
Chinese Iron Red and White Porcelain Jar Floral Scrolls 20th Century: A Chinese porcelain jar of rounded form with cover, measuring approximately 12.5 cm in height and 11.5 cm in diameter, weighing 374 grams. This piece can reasonably be dated to the mid to late 20th
0052: Chinese Iron Red and White Porcelain Jar Floral Scrolls 20th CenturyEst.
$60
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$120
$40
Italy occupation of Trentino & Venezia Giulia 1919 surcharges “1 corona?? (Scott AT N74,: These two stamps illustrate the transitional postal history of Northern Italy following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the end of World War I, when Italian authorities introduced
0053: Italy occupation of Trentino & Venezia Giulia 1919 surcharges “1 corona?? (Scott AT N74,Est.
$70
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$100
$40
1890 El Salvador Postal Card, 3 c Liberty Allegory, Hamilton Bank Note: This uncirculated postal stationery card from El Salvador, dated 1890, is a striking example of 19th-century Central American design and international postal standardization. Printed by the esteemed
0054: 1890 El Salvador Postal Card, 3 c Liberty Allegory, Hamilton Bank NoteEst.
$45
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$60
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1904 Fiji Edward VII Halfpenny Postal Stationery Postcard: This unused 1904 Fiji postal stationery postcard represents an elegant period in imperial communication when printed cards provided an economical official way to send messages across islands trade
0055: 1904 Fiji Edward VII Halfpenny Postal Stationery PostcardEst.
$18
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$42
$12
1904 French PO General Issue, Type Grasset 2c OVP CHINE black, Scott CH 48 MH: Issued in 1904 as part of the general issues for French Post Offices in China, this 2 centimes green stamp features the Type Grasset design with a black ?CHINE? overprint. Designed by Eug?ne Grasset
0056: 1904 French PO General Issue, Type Grasset 2c OVP CHINE black, Scott CH 48 MHEst.
$90
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$190
$60
Post War Germany 1923 Inflation Numeral Full Sheet MNH Michel DR 318BPHT: Issued on 26 October 1923 during the accelerating phase of German hyperinflation, this full mint sheet of the 10000000 Reichsmark Numeral definitive forms part of the Inflation Series produced to
0058: Post War Germany 1923 Inflation Numeral Full Sheet MNH Michel DR 318BPHTEst.
$240
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$360
$160
Shanghai 1893 Postage Due set of 4, Local Post overprints, SG D169–D172: A scarce and desirable complete set of four Shanghai Local Post Postage Due stamps issued in 1893, comprising the ½ candareen orange, 1 candareen brown, 2 candareens red, and 5 candareens
0059: Shanghai 1893 Postage Due set of 4, Local Post overprints, SG D169–D172Est.
$300
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$400
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