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It is with great pleasure to present our 2011 Windsor Sale for your enjoyment. We feature an outstanding collection that was committed to us over a year ago for this special Windsor venue. Supplemented by many consignors, we take great pride in offering something for every collector, from the newcomer to the most discriminating collector. Analyze each lot carefully and discover many hidden treasures.
Our company is primarily composed of the Bell Family - Dawn, Brian, Geoffrey and Sylvia. We also have taken great pride to surround ourselves with the most reputable people in the business to ensure our offerings are presented with integrity, honesty and fairness to both the seller and buyer. A huge Thank You goes out to Sandy Campbell, Bill Cross, Michael Findlay, Bob Graham, Gary Miller, Greg Packer, George Murray, Blaine Hare, Mary-Anne Luzba, Byron O’Leary, Don Olmstead, Ron LeBlanc, and Michael Wilson for their efforts in preparing the catalogue in a timely fashion. In all, over two dozen wonderful people were involved in this project
A purchaser’s commission will be added to the Hammer Price. Floor bidders 15%, iCollector.com bidders 20% will be added. Appropriate GST or HST will be added for lots delivered in Canada. No taxes added if shipped out of the country.
We are currently planning our 2012 auction. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, we are ready to help you with your collections and would love to discuss the opportunity to auction your collection, duplicates or selective prized possessions.
We hope you enjoy exploring the catalogue and wish you good luck with your bidding.
Terms & Conditions of Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Credit and Deposits: All bidders must be approved. Those who do not have an established relationship with Geoffrey Bell Auctions must provide an approved reference or a credit guarantee prior to the sale.
Auction Conduct: All our starting bids will be opened at approximately 10% above the second highest mail or computer bid. If there are no mail bids, auctioneer will start the bids at the reserve price or half of the low estimate, advances are at the discretion of the auctioneer. In the event there are identical bids, floor bids will take ...
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10491892 Bank of Hamilton $50 SpecimenGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 345-16-08S Superb rare specimen, rarely seen with attractive tugboat vignette. Uncirculated condition. There are no known issued notes.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
10501914 Bank of Hamilton $10Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 345-20-10 Superb large vignette, S/N 593729/C Lightly pressed AVF.
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
10511914 Banque d'Hochelaga $10Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 360-22-04 PMG VF25, with three small edge splits. 20 Notes are recorded. S/N 029344/A.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
10521934 Imperial Bank of Canada $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 375-22-02 VG, a half inch tear at bottom center. S/N H237769/B.
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
10531939 Imperial Bank of Canada $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 375-24-02 Fine, pressed, a little off center top to bottom. S/N E074272.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold to i******a for 84.00
10541858 International Bank of Canada $2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 380-10-04-06 or -06R, G/VG Bottom right corner tip off, couple holes are present. Rare Thompson signature. We cannot tell for sure whether it is a
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*********r for 180.00
10551873 Maritime Bank $4 Face ProofGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 425-10-02P Another unbelievable proof from the Maritimes, St. John, New Brunswick, 2nd, Jan, 1873. Some glue residue is present on the cardboard ba
Start Price : 1,400.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
105618__ Mechanics Bank of St. John's $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 440-10-02R PMG VF35 EPQ. This was a spurious bank, produced in 1837.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to f*******5 for 270.00
10571870 Merchants Bank of Canada $4Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-10-06 PCGS Very Fine 20, mounting remnants on back and repaired edge tear at top left. Charlton guide only values to fine condition, we would s
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
10581886 Merchants Bank $10Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-12-04 Pressed fine, faces up very nicely, 8 examples on the register, including one in Bank of Canada, so a tough note without a doubt. This on
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to a**********3 for 1,680.00
10591916 Merchants Bank of Canada $10Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-18-04 PCGS Extremely Fine 40, great bold colour with superb farming vignette. A high grade example ex Dick Lockwood (Feb 1980), and among the f
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to p*b for 2,700.00
10601906 Merchants Bank of Canada $10 ProofGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-16-04P, Front B&W with "Cancelled" hand written in green crayon. Back is green in colour with stains.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******3 for 300.00
10611916 Merchants Bank of Canada $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-18-02 Steamship vignette, pressed fine. S/N 939617/C.
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
10621919 Merchants Bank of Canada $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 460-22-02, EF-40, a beautiful original example of this scarce note. Always sought after because of the central vignette portraying Edward, Prince o
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to t****0 for 6,600.00
10631896 Merchants Bank of Halifax $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 465-22-04S, Choice Unc, a full colour example of this portrait issue, in Specimen, with serial numbers “00000”. Two POC at signature panel. As ther
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
10641904 Molsons Bank $20Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 490-26-10 PMG Graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. S/N 220603 Superb Steamship vignette. Totally original with great colours and difficult to improv
Start Price : 22,000.00 | Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
10651908 Molsons Bank $10Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 490-30-04 Fine+ Condition, pressed. S/N 003239/D.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to r****d for 1,320.00
10661912 Molsons Bank $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 490-32-02 EF, pressed with 3 pin holes. S/N 133793/F.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
10671912 Molsons Bank $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 490-32-02 Formally in a PMG Fine 15 Holder, S/N 228578/G.
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
10681912 Molsons Bank $5Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 490-32-02 VG, pressed with 3 pin holes. S/N 174948/G.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 400.00