Spring Sale 2020

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.

Internet, Phone, Fax, eMail, Mail, and Living Online Bidding.

Contact us to order your copy of the beautiful catalogue of items in this sale.

Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out after all sessions of the Spring Sale have concluded.

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Bank of British North America, die proof vignettes,715 - Bank of British North America, die proof vignettes,
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
seated Indian (possibly a princess?), used on various $4 and $5 notes 1840s and 1850s, very scarce.  Britannia No. 2, found at left of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Banque Internationale du Canada.716 - Banque Internationale du Canada.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Die proof of R. Bickerdike portrait, on card, of which a corner has broken away, well clear of the portrait.  Additional vignettes inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Merchants Bank of Canada, die proof vignettes:717 - Merchants Bank of Canada, die proof vignettes:
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"Steer's Head" study group, BABN #486 on 1907 $20; the larger ABN copy on 1917 $20, #816 on card, light staining, and #V 47159 (same e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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"Cadana" $1, Reversible Paper Money by Rene LaFlamme, Hull, 1961.718 - "Cadana" $1, Reversible Paper Money by Rene LaFlamme, Hull, 1961.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Design concept for notes adorned with Grace Kelly portrait and provincial shields, not engraved.  Top, bottom, face and back are all i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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St. Stephens Bank, die proof vignettes:719 - St. Stephens Bank, die proof vignettes:
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
St. George slaying dragon, found on 1873-86 $2 notes, cut down and remounted on card, some staining; a highly peculiar piece of engraving consisting b
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Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Bank of Ottawa die proof vignettes:720 - Bank of Ottawa die proof vignettes:
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"Shepherdess" on 1880 $5; "Parliament House, Ottawa" on $5 1895 - 1903; "Eastern Block Ottawa" on $10 1895 - 1903....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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City of Ottawa721 - City of Ottawa
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
cut-out engraving with Royal Crest etc. for City of Ottawa; "City Hall Ottawa" vignette, faults.  Die proof vignette, "Duff...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Back Panel of a $1000 bond722 - Back Panel of a $1000 bond
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
printed in red-brown, with matching die proof vignette, "Study", National Bank Note Co. N.Y. (amalgamated with ABNCo. in 1879).  ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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"The Pretty Snowshoer"723 - "The Pretty Snowshoer"
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Hamilton, Ont. draft, 188_, proof on card printed by Canada Bank Note Co., a thin strip has been removed at the bottom.  With matching
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Merchants Bank of Canada, $5 1917 back proof.724 - Merchants Bank of Canada, $5 1917 back proof.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Unfortunately the proof has been torn in two but everything is present for restoration.  Worth $250 undamaged.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Farmers Bank of Canada, die proof vignette,725 - Farmers Bank of Canada, die proof vignette,
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, on the 1907-08 $25 note.  Quite rare in its own right and as a representative portion of $25 note.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Bank of Montreal, Proof Cheque, 188_726 - Bank of Montreal, Proof Cheque, 188_
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
engraved for Thomas May by Canada Bank Note Co.  A very attractive cheque with a vignette and blue pantograph tint, no stub attached.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 240.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Newfoundland Railway Company, Share Certificate, 1881727 - Newfoundland Railway Company, Share Certificate, 1881
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
ten shares.  Printed by Franklin Bank Note Co.  in black with brown tint.  Between 1881 and 1884 the c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Canadian Bank of Commerce, die proof vignette728 - Canadian Bank of Commerce, die proof vignette
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"La Critique", on 1888-1912 $100 note.  National Bank Note Co. engraving mounted on card; also a close copy, no imprint.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Dominion of Canada, 25¢ Fractional, 1923.729 - Dominion of Canada, 25¢ Fractional, 1923.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Photographic record copy of a model; "Comptroller of Currency" and the Saunders signature appear to be pasted in, pantograph is not the ad...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Share Certificate engraved by Canada Bank Note Co., Proof.730 - Share Certificate engraved by Canada Bank Note Co., Proof.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Henderson Lumber Co., Montreal, small marginal bits missing at top and bottom, mended on the back with gummed paper.  The vignette at
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Merchants Bank of Canada, $5 1917 back proof.731 - Merchants Bank of Canada, $5 1917 back proof.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
The left end has been torn away but everything is present for restoration; also has a paper clip stain and a few small thinned spots. 
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Merchants Bank of Canada, $5 1917 back proof.732 - Merchants Bank of Canada, $5 1917 back proof.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Thinning at the right from rough removal from mounting; a little pencil notation at top left.  Worth $250 undamaged.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Canadian Bank of Commerce, $5 1892 Full Colour Face and Back Proofs733 - Canadian Bank of Commerce, $5 1892 Full Colour Face and Back Proofs
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Imprint Vertical at right, CH 75-14-04P. S/N 00000/B, two punch cancels in signature area as usual. Face unmounted, has a pin hole and missing lower
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Canadian Bank of Commerce, $5 Type of 1888-1912, Coloured Back Proof734 - Canadian Bank of Commerce, $5 Type of 1888-1912, Coloured Back Proof
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
mounted on card.  Depicts the Head Office in Toronto.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 175.00
Sold for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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