2011 Windsor Sale

Auction Details

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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1892 Bank of Hamilton $50 Specimen10491892 Bank of Hamilton $50 Specimen
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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
1914 Bank of Hamilton $1010501914 Bank of Hamilton $10
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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
1914 Banque d'Hochelaga $1010511914 Banque d'Hochelaga $10
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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
1934 Imperial Bank of Canada $510521934 Imperial Bank of Canada $5
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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
1939 Imperial Bank of Canada $510531939 Imperial Bank of Canada $5
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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
1858 International Bank of Canada $210541858 International Bank of Canada $2
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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
1873 Maritime Bank $4 Face Proof10551873 Maritime Bank $4 Face Proof
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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
18__ Mechanics Bank of St. John's $5105618__ Mechanics Bank of St. John's $5
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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
1870 Merchants Bank of Canada $410571870 Merchants Bank of Canada $4
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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
1886 Merchants Bank $1010581886 Merchants Bank $10
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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
1916 Merchants Bank of Canada $1010591916 Merchants Bank of Canada $10
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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
1906 Merchants Bank of Canada $10 Proof10601906 Merchants Bank of Canada $10 Proof
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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
1916 Merchants Bank of Canada $510611916 Merchants Bank of Canada $5
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CH 460-18-02 Steamship vignette, pressed fine. S/N 939617/C.
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
1919 Merchants Bank of Canada $510621919 Merchants Bank of Canada $5
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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
1896 Merchants Bank of Halifax $510631896 Merchants Bank of Halifax $5
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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
1904 Molsons Bank $2010641904 Molsons Bank $20
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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
1908 Molsons Bank $1010651908 Molsons Bank $10
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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
1912 Molsons Bank $510661912 Molsons Bank $5
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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
1912 Molsons Bank $510671912 Molsons Bank $5
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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
1912 Molsons Bank $510681912 Molsons Bank $5
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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