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19th to 20th C. British Colonial Stamp Album: British Empire territories, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A diverse album containing a collection of postage stamps from across the British Empire, dating primarily from the late nineteenth to

Apr 03, 2026

19th to 20th C. British Colonial Stamp Album

Artemis Fine Arts

Est. $400-$600

Nova Scotia 1860–1863 Queen Victoria 1¢ Black & 2¢ Lilac (MH) Scott CA-NS 8-9a: Offered here is a pair of classic engraved issues from Nova Scotia, comprising the 1 cent black of 1860 (Michel CA-NS 5ay, Scott CA-NS 8a, Yvert 5B, SG 18) and the 2 cents lilac of 1863 (Michel CA-NS

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Nova Scotia 1860–1863 Queen Victoria 1¢ Black & 2¢ Lilac (MH) Scott CA-NS 8-9a

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $450-$700

Kathiri State of Seiyun 1967 “American Astronauts?? Overprints Set (Scott 118–121): Issued in 1967 under the waning British Protectorate of Aden, this remarkable commemorative set from the Kathiri State of Seiyun presents one of the final issues before the establishment of the People

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Kathiri State of Seiyun 1967 “American Astronauts?? Overprints Set (Scott 118–121)

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $240-$300

1886 Gibraltar Overprints Queen Victoria Scott GI 2 and GI 4: This paired lot consists of two classic Gibraltar definitive stamps issued in 1886 and created by overprinting contemporary Bermuda stamps in black for use in the newly established Gibraltar postal sy

Apr 26, 2026

1886 Gibraltar Overprints Queen Victoria Scott GI 2 and GI 4

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $240-$320

1894 Transvaal Coat of Arms Complete Set Scott 148 160: This complete definitive stamp set was issued between 1894 and 1897 for Transvaal during the late period of the South African Republic and forms part of the classic Coat of Arms series representing so

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1894 Transvaal Coat of Arms Complete Set Scott 148 160

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $450-$750

British 1884 India Patiala State Official One Anna SG O2b Double Overprint: This 1884 India Patiala State Official One Anna stamp with the distinctive curved Patiala State red overprint and the additional black Service mark represents one of the most significant early officia

Apr 26, 2026

British 1884 India Patiala State Official One Anna SG O2b Double Overprint

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $295-$435

$1860 Nova Scotia 8 frac 12; Cents Yellow Green Queen Victoria Engraved Issue Scott CA-NS 11i MH: Issued in 1860 by the colony of Nova Scotia, this 8½ cent postage stamp features a finely engraved portrait of Queen Victoria, wearing a crown and pearls, rendered in a stately and symmetrical$

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1860 Nova Scotia 8 frac 12; Cents Yellow Green Queen Victoria Engraved Issue Scott CA-NS 11i MH

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $90-$150

1919 Batum British Occupation Complete Set 3–50 Rubles, Mint Hinged: This compelling complete set of five mint hinged stamps from Batumi (Batum), issued under British military occupation in 1919, reflects a rare and politically charged moment in post-revolutionary Tran

Apr 26, 2026

1919 Batum British Occupation Complete Set 3–50 Rubles, Mint Hinged

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $300-$420

British 1872 Transvaal Coat of Arms, 1d Black, Scott ZA-TV 23: This rare issue from the South African Republic (Transvaal) belongs to the 1870–1872 Coat of Arms series, printed locally by J.P. Borrius. The design features the early republican arms with eagle, f

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British 1872 Transvaal Coat of Arms, 1d Black, Scott ZA-TV 23

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $150-$250

British Samoa 1899 Provisional Government Overprints Scott #32–33 MH Pair: Issued on 20 September 1899 during the turbulent final months of the Samoan Kingdom, these definitive issues of 1 penny red-brown and 2 pence orange (Scott #32–33, Michel WS 28–29, Yvert et Tellie

Apr 26, 2026

British Samoa 1899 Provisional Government Overprints Scott #32–33 MH Pair

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $250-$400

1967 Kathiri State of Seiyun World Peace Overprints (Scott 102–106): Issued in 1967 by the Kathiri State of Seiyun, this compelling set of commemoratives represents the final chapter of Aden-era philately, blending refined British colonial engraving with messages of pe

Apr 26, 2026

1967 Kathiri State of Seiyun World Peace Overprints (Scott 102–106)

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $220-$280

1926 India KGV Official "SERVICE" 1 Anna, black ovpt, Sc O74: This Indian official stamp, issued in 1926, features a definitive portrait of King George V wearing the Imperial State Crown. It is overprinted with "SERVICE" in bold black letters, designating its of

Apr 26, 2026

1926 India KGV Official "SERVICE" 1 Anna, black ovpt, Sc O74

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $250-$500

1896 British East Africa Queen Victoria Lions Scott 72 73a 76: This complete and historically significant colonial issue from the British East Africa Protectorate comprises the classic Queen Victoria and Lions series issued in 1896, representing one of the most i

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1896 British East Africa Queen Victoria Lions Scott 72 73a 76

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $180-$260

China 1900 British C.E.F. Overprint ½a Queen Victoria Block of 14, Scott M2: A scarce mint never hinged block of 14 stamps issued in 1900 for use by the British China Expeditionary Force (C.E.F.) during the Boxer Rebellion. This issue consists of the ½ Indian anna Queen

Apr 26, 2026

China 1900 British C.E.F. Overprint ½a Queen Victoria Block of 14, Scott M2

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $240-$290

British colony 1911 Gilbert & Ellice Islands 2½d Blue MNH Upper Margin Pair, SG 11: This exceptional mint never hinged vertical pair with top margin originates from the definitive issue released on 11 February 1911 for the Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate under British colonial

Apr 26, 2026

British colony 1911 Gilbert & Ellice Islands 2½d Blue MNH Upper Margin Pair, SG 11

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $180-$320

British colony 1911 Gilbert & Ellice Islands 2d Grey MNH Pair, Pandanus Tree, SG 10: Issued on 11 February 1911, this mint never hinged horizontal pair from the Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate represents one of the earliest definitive issues following the territory's formal post

Apr 26, 2026

British colony 1911 Gilbert & Ellice Islands 2d Grey MNH Pair, Pandanus Tree, SG 10

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $150-$300

1922 East Africa and Uganda Protectorates set Scott 35 38 46 49 65: This attractive group from the East Africa and Uganda Protectorates brings together five classic definitive issues featuring the royal portrait framed by laurel and oak leaves with the imperial crown

Apr 26, 2026

1922 East Africa and Uganda Protectorates set Scott 35 38 46 49 65

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $150-$180

British South Africa 1901–1902 Coat of Arms with E.R.I. Overprint Mint Set Scott ZA-TV 246–250: This remarkable mint set from Transvaal comprises five stamps issued between 1901 and 1902, each bearing the distinctive overprint "E.R.I." (Edward Rex Imperator) applied during the transitional Briti

Apr 26, 2026

British South Africa 1901–1902 Coat of Arms with E.R.I. Overprint Mint Set Scott ZA-TV 246–250

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $250-$400

British South Africa Transvaal 1885–1893 Wagon and Arms Scott ZA-TV 123–128 set: A fine group of classic Transvaal issues from the period 1885 to 1893, representing the definitive “Wagon with One Shaft” and Arms design which became the hallmark of the South African Republi

Apr 26, 2026

British South Africa Transvaal 1885–1893 Wagon and Arms Scott ZA-TV 123–128 set

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $200-$300

North Borneo 1901 Pictorial Definitives "British Protectorate" SG 128a, SG 129: A fine pair of early 20th-century pictorial definitives from British North Borneo, both issued on October 8, 1901, and overprinted "British Protectorate" during the transition to crown colony administ

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North Borneo 1901 Pictorial Definitives "British Protectorate" SG 128a, SG 129

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $140-$180

1912 East Africa and Uganda Scott 41 44 48 King George V set: This attractive trio from the East Africa and Uganda Protectorates presents three values from the King George V definitive series issued during the formative years of British colonial administration i

Apr 26, 2026

1912 East Africa and Uganda Scott 41 44 48 King George V set

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $155-$240

Iraq Mosul British Occupation 1919 Scott N47 N49 overprints 3a and 8a: This interesting pair from the British occupation of Mosul in 1919 shows the provisional postal administration at work as existing Ottoman fiscal issues were overprinted for postage with the distincti

Apr 26, 2026

Iraq Mosul British Occupation 1919 Scott N47 N49 overprints 3a and 8a

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $160-$260

1896 British South Africa Company Coat of Arms Scott RH 27b 31 32 33 34: This original used stamp group was issued in 1896 by the British South Africa Company during the formative years of company administration in southern Africa and belongs to the celebrated Coat of Arms

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1896 British South Africa Company Coat of Arms Scott RH 27b 31 32 33 34

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $150-$280

1900–1905 Turks and Caicos Islands Ships Scott TC 2 4a 10: This lot presents a scarce and visually striking early colonial ship series from Turks and Caicos Islands, issued between 1900 and 1905 during the formative period of British postal administration in

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1900–1905 Turks and Caicos Islands Ships Scott TC 2 4a 10

Chan & Scott Auction House

Est. $120-$200

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