Colonial Empires & Asian Classics

1887 French Indochina 2 Sapeque KM6 Bronze Square Hole Rare

1909 Rhodesia 7½d BSAC Overprint SPECIMEN Perfinned MNH Rare

1891 South Australia Scott 95 SG 230 5d SPECIMEN Queen Victoria

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Linkoping, Ostergotland, Sweden

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Colonial Empires & Asian Classics

Chan & Scott Auction House

Colonial and occupation issues take center stage in this extensive international auction, bringing together an exceptional selection of rare stamps, banknotes, coins, and porcelain from some of the world's most influential empires and historically significant regions. The catalogue features remarkable material from the British Empire, the French Colonial Empire, Portuguese overseas territories, German occupation areas, and Japanese military administrations, offering collectors an outstanding range of scarce overprints, provisional issues, classic postal history, and highly desirable specialist material. A major highlight of the sale is the comprehensive offering of Chinese collectibles, including philatelic rarities, historic banknotes, coinage, and fine porcelain spanning the Qing Dynasty, the Republican period, regional emissions, treaty port material, and specialized overprint issues. The Asian section is further enriched by Japanese occupation stamps and wartime currencies, together with significant material from India, Southeast Asia, and other historically important regions. Complementing these offerings is an impressive selection of North American philately and numismatics from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, featuring early classic issues, historic currency, notable coinage, and sought-after regional varieties. Carefully assembled for collectors and specialists alike, this auction showcases an extraordinary breadth of material united by rarity, historical importance, and enduring collector appeal. From colonial administrations and occupation issues to Asian treasures and North American classics, the catalogue presents a fascinating journey through centuries of global postal, monetary, and cultural history, offering exceptional opportunities to acquire significant pieces from some of the world's most compelling collecting fields.

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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 Issue

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$40

$90

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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 Issue

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$25

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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 Set

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$60

$140

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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 Coin

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$20

$40

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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 Used

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$40

$90

$10

1907 St. Kitts & Nevis Scott 17 SG 17 2½d SPECIMEN: Issued in 1907, this attractive 2½ Pence definitive from St. Kitts and Nevis bears the official SPECIMEN overprint and represents one of the classic Edwardian issues of the British West

0020: 1907 St. Kitts & Nevis Scott 17 SG 17 2½d SPECIMEN

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$150

$275

$100

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 OC39

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$300

$450

$200

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 Coins

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$25

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1933 French Algeria Algiers Postcard Colonial Franking Scott 78 79 80: Mailed in 1933 from Algiers, French Algeria, this attractive colonial-era real photo postcard presents an authentic glimpse into everyday life in one of France's most important North African

0035: 1933 French Algeria Algiers Postcard Colonial Franking Scott 78 79 80

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$80

$160

$10

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 MNH

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$45

$75

$10

1891 South Australia Scott AU-SA 59 Official OS 5d Queen Victoria MH: Issued in 1891 by the Colony of South Australia, this 5 pence Official stamp features the classic portrait of Queen Victoria with the bold "O.S." (Official Service) overprint applied for use by

0039: 1891 South Australia Scott AU-SA 59 Official OS 5d Queen Victoria MH

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$125

$140

$10

1901 French Indochina Scott 7C Hoi Hao 25c Overprint Block MH: Issued in 1901 for use in Hoi Hao, French Indochina, this 25 centimes black on rose block of four bears the locally applied HOI HAO overprint and is catalogued as Scott 7C. The first lines contain

0044: 1901 French Indochina Scott 7C Hoi Hao 25c Overprint Block MH

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$180

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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 147–156

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$90

$140

$10

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 Clarity

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$530

$680

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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 Stamp

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$120

$180

$10

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,

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$70

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$10

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 Note

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$45

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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 Postcard

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$18

$42

$10

1904 China French PO Scott CH48 Type Grasset 2c CHINE Overprint MH: Issued in 1904 for the French Post Offices in China, this 2-centime green Type Grasset definitive bears the bold black CHINE overprint and is catalogued as Scott CH48. The opening description

0056: 1904 China French PO Scott CH48 Type Grasset 2c CHINE Overprint MH

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$35

$75

$10

1923 Germany Scott 318 Michel DR318B 10 Millionen Full Sheet MNH: Issued during the dramatic German Hyperinflation of 1923, this complete sheet of 100 Mint Never Hinged stamps represents the famous 10 Millionen Mark Numeral issue, catalogued as Michel DR 318B (user

0058: 1923 Germany Scott 318 Michel DR318B 10 Millionen Full Sheet MNH

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$275

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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–D172

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$300

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$100

1948 China Scott IM831 Gold Yuan 10c on $2.50 Block MNH: Issued in 1948 during China's sweeping Gold Yuan currency reform, this block of four features the black surcharge 10 cents on 2½ dollars applied to the earlier Dr. Sun Yat-sen definitive and

0062: 1948 China Scott IM831 Gold Yuan 10c on $2.50 Block MNH

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$80

$160

$10

West Thrace 1920 Overprint on THRACE OCCIDENTALE Bulgaria 1919 Issue, 5 Stotinki Green: This rare stamp originates from the turbulent post-World War I era, when the short-lived administration of Western Thrace issued provisional overprints on Bulgarian stamps to establish postal

0063: West Thrace 1920 Overprint on THRACE OCCIDENTALE Bulgaria 1919 Issue, 5 Stotinki Green

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$150

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$100

1881 Japan Meiji Two Sen Copper Coin Y18: This historic Japan Meiji period two sen coin dated 1881 represents the drive toward modernization and national identity in the late nineteenth century as the country reshaped its monetary system and

0065: 1881 Japan Meiji Two Sen Copper Coin Y18

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$35

$70

$10

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