Auction Details
Welcome to the exciting Spring Sale 2020!
The Auction takes place at 6pm on Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings, April 30th, May 1st & May 2nd, with lot viewing taking place during the day, 10am-4:30pm, by Appointment.
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1582Canadian Bank of CommerceGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1917 $10 face proof on card, Black printing only, with some wrinkling and light staining. Also a $10 back in green (issued colour was
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 200.00
1583Dominion of Canada, die proof vignette, Lady GreyGeoffrey Bell Auctions
on card. Engraved by ABN, # A-11, but title, die number and imprint are absent, thus likely printed prior to hardening of the die.[x=
Estimate : 90.00 - 135.00
Sold for 70.00
1586Dominion of Canada, Potpourri.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Die Proof Vignettes: Great Seal of Canada, in black, similar but not identical to back of 1878 $1 Dominion note and face of 1882 $4; Dominion Arms vig
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for 84.00
1587Dominion of Canada MixtureGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Pantograph, "Dominion of Canada / Two" in green; larger sheet, pantograph "Dominion of Canada" in black. "Domini...
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold for 72.00
1588Canadian Bank of Commerce, Progress ProofGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1917 back (all denominations). A quite early stage - the two individuals are mostly just sketched out, and no denomination is specifi
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold for 325.00
1589Selection of Eight Financial DocumentsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Bond: British Columbia Hydro,1982; Share Certificates: Hunter Douglas 1969; Canadian Javelin Ltd., 1974; British Controlled Oil Fields Ltd. Voting Tru
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold for 72.00
1590Government Die Proof Vignettes on full cardGeoffrey Bell Auctions
B-12 (altered in pencil to B-13), Provincial crests, somewhat similar to back of 1914 $2 but probably created for use on bonds; Canada B-15, Great Sea
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 72.00
1592Die Proof Vignette: "Arms of Upper Canada"Geoffrey Bell Auctions
by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson,1858 copyright notice engraved below. This lovely allegorical vignette was used on the high denomina
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 132.00
1596City of Philadelphia 6% Bond, 1855Geoffrey Bell Auctions
intaglio printed by Draper, Walsh & Co. Adorned with no fewer than ten vignettes! City seal is embossed at lower lef
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold for 48.00
1597City of Providence, RI, $1000 Water Loan bondGeoffrey Bell Auctions
intaglio printed by ABNCo. Three vignettes. Also included is a die proof vignette, Rebecca, seen at the left of this
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold for 15.00
1600Advertising Card, LactopeptineGeoffrey Bell Auctions
for the treatment of Cholera Infantum. Circa 1885, engraved, with portrait of Dr. J. Marion Sims.
Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
Sold for 12.00
1601Engraved Insurance Documents, Canada Bank Note CoGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canada Life Assurance header for a large document, with two vignettes, one being the arms of the company, proof on card, some wrinkles at top.
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold for 36.00
1602Saskatchewan Co-operative Wheat ProducersGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Elevator Deductions Certificate plus Commercial Reserve Certificate, 1924-27. Three folds, and slight water staining at top.
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold for 24.00
1603Municipal Loan documents:Geoffrey Bell Auctions
City of Halifax, Consolidated Fund 1905, with arms of Halifax, one panel of a $1,000 bond. City of Montreal 3% Debentures, £1
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold for 72.00
1607Engraved Insurance Document, Canada Bank Note CoGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Canada Life Assurance, Hamilton, header for a large document, with two vignettes, one being the arms of the company, proof on card, slight foxing.
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold for 36.00
1608Engraved Insurance Document, Canada Bank Note Co.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Canada Life Assurance, Hamilton, header for a large document, with two vignettes, one being the arms of the company, unmounted proof with punch cancel
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold for 48.00
1609American Bank Note Company, Specimen advertisingGeoffrey Bell Auctions
for Murphy Varnish Co. with vignette. ABNCo Proof of a John Deere Debenture interest coupon, mounted on card, with a portrait of J.D.
Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
Sold for 24.00
1610Canadian Electrical Power Bonds.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
New Brunswick Electric Company, $500 First Mortgage Bond, 1891, Maritime Steam Litho imprint. Dynamo vignette. Three
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold for 36.00
1611Residue of Railway Documents.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Ontario & Quebec Railway, Share Certificate 1884, proof on card by Canada Bank Note Co. Stained and piece cut out. S
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold for 24.00
1613Vignettes originating from the USA:Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Adjutant General's Office, 1870s, cut-out header for document or letterhead, with crest vignette at left.
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold for 48.00
1614City Bank, Montreal, Bill of Exchange 1834Geoffrey Bell Auctions
with vignettes as seen on notes of the bank's first issue, Rawdon, Wright & Hatch imprint; also a Bill of Exchange 1852 with entirely differ...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for 192.00
1615Bulgarian 3 Leva 1951 Banknote LotGeoffrey Bell Auctions
The Bulgarian banknotes that comprise the next 7 lots are considered to the among the most beautiful bills ever issued anywhere in the world, multi-co
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for 30.00
1629Japan - Lot of 100 Unsorted BanknotesGeoffrey Bell Auctions
A great group of 100 notes from Japan, from WWII though the 1950's. Unsorted and unchecked for scarcer notes. 100 Pcs.
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for 192.00
1642World Paper Lot of 90 NotesGeoffrey Bell Auctions
From around the world, Korea, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia (at least one from the USSR), Slovenia, Ukraine, Venezuela, Vietnam (5 different),
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 72.00
1644Bank of Canada $1, 1935 (2)Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-1. BCS Fine 12 S/N: A2151861 & VG/F S/N: A6215220. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 108.00
1645Banque du Canada $2, 1935Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-4. PMG VF25. S/N: F163742/D.
Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for 660.00
1646Bank of Canada $10, 1935Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-7. PCGS VF25. Small edge tear at top. S/N: A014921/A.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 360.00
1649Bank of Canada $1, 1937Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-21a. VF with a tear at bottom centre. S/N: E/A9032546.
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold for 72.00
1651Bank of Canada $1, 1937Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-21d. Legacy Gem New 65PPQ. S/N: U/N3243040.
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold for 120.00
1654Bank of Canada $10, 1937Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-24b. Legacy Choice New 63PPQ. S/N: U/D0019713.
Estimate : 160.00 - 175.00
Sold for 168.00
1655Bank of Canada $10, 1937Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-24b. Legacy AU53. S/N: Y/D5161468.
Estimate : 90.00 - 100.00
Sold for 54.00
1658Bank of Canada $100, 1937Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-27b. Legacy Choice New 63PPQ. S/N: B/J1823260.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
Sold for 550.00
1659Bank of Canada $100, 1937Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-27b. BCS AU50. S/N: B/J3145462.
Estimate : 400.00 - 475.00
Sold for 264.00
1661Bank of Canada $1 & $2, 1954. Devil's FaceGeoffrey Bell Auctions
1954 Devil's Face, Coyne-Towers. BC-29a, $1, BCS AU50, Original. S/N: C/A0489474. BC-30a, $2 F/VF, S/N: D/B5751005 Changeover. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold for 96.00
1664Bank of Canada $1, 1954Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-37bA. CCCS Gem Unc. 65 EPQ. Wide borders on this replacement note give it a gem designation. S/N:*H/Y 0094642.
Estimate : 150.00 - 170.00
Sold for 120.00
1677Bank of Canada $100, 1954Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-43c. Legacy Very Choice 64PPQ. S/N: C/J3347842.
Estimate : 250.00 - 275.00
Sold for 192.00
1678Bank of Canada $1000, 1954 Transitional PrefixGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BC-44a. PCGS VF35, minor rust stains. Only 32,000 notes were produced with signature combination of Beattie - Coyne. S/N: A/K0042232.
Start Price : 1,400.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
1679Bank of Canada $1 - $20, 1954 - Set of 5 BanknotesGeoffrey Bell Auctions
All Uncirculated. Attractive bold colours with matching signature combination (Beattie-Rasminsky). Catalogue value exceeds $200. 5 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for 144.00
16801954 Bank of Canada Wholesale LotGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Face value alone is $104. Some nice notes are included - including two devil's face $1's.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 240.00