Stamp Auctions

The Yasushi Tejima Collection 
Japan Dragon Stamps at Auction

We are proud to announce a monumental event in the world of philately. H.R. Harmer will present Part 1 of the legendary Yasushi Tejima Collection, focusing on the iconic Japan Dragon Stamps on June 1, 2026. This is a rare opportunity to acquire pieces from one of the most significant Japanese collections ever assembled. The offering is truly extraordinary, featuring 210 covers—representing a staggering 40% of all known existing covers in the world—alongside 49 meticulous sheet compositions. The second auction will follow in November 2026.

Auction Time and Venue

June 1, 2026, 5pm ET

The live auction will be held at the prestigious:
Collectors' Club New York
58 W 40th Street, New York, NY 10018
Online-Catalog and Bidding

All 128 lots including the original exhibit write up by Yasushi Tejima in Japanese can be found in the online catalog. 計128ロットの、手嶋康氏による日本語書き込みリーフは、インターネットでご覧いただけます。

A beautifully illustrated PDF version of the auction catalog is also available for download. オークションカタログのPDFもインターネットでダウンロードできます。

The descriptions in English language are binding for the auction. ただし、オークションカタログにおける英文記述を本セールの正規の言語とします。
Exclusive Viewing Opportunities

We invite collectors and enthusiasts to view these rarities in person at the following locations and dates:

    Westpex 2026, Stand #67
    Dates: April 24–26, 2026
    Location: San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront Hotel
    1800 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, California
     
    Boston 2026 World Expo, Stand #103
    Dates: May 23–29, 2026
     
    New York Viewings at the Collectors' Club
    May 31: By appointment only ([email protected])
    June 1: Open viewing from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Please note that there will be no official public viewing for the “Petite Treasures” auction from 25–29 May 2026. In case of special interest, viewing at our office in Wiesbaden is possible by prior appointment.

Heinrich Köhler Auktionshaus GmbH & Co. KG
Hasengartenstr. 25, 65189 Wiesbaden
Germany

Telefon +49 (0)611 34 14 9-0
E-Mail [email protected]

The auction takes place exclusively online.

Please note that there will be no official public viewing for the “Petite Treasures” auction from 25–29 May 2026. In case of special interest, viewing at our office in Wiesbaden is possible by prior appointment.

Heinrich Köhler Auktionshaus GmbH & Co. KG
Hasengartenstr. 25, 65189 Wiesbaden
Germany

Telefon +49 (0)611 34 14 9-0
E-Mail [email protected]

The auction takes place exclusively online.

Please note that there will be no official public viewing for the “Petite Treasures” auction from 25–29 May 2026. In case of special interest, viewing at our office in Wiesbaden is possible by prior appointment.

Heinrich Köhler Auktionshaus GmbH & Co. KG
Hasengartenstr. 25, 65189 Wiesbaden
Germany

Telefon +49 (0)611 34 14 9-0
E-Mail [email protected]

The auction takes place exclusively online.