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Spring Sale 2020

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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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Union Bank of Canada Vignettes:704Union Bank of Canada Vignettes:
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"Reaper" on glazed paper, vignette V-5 by Canada Bank Note Co., on 1886 $10; Queen Victoria on 1886 $5, $10, a reduced version of this, GF...
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold for 540.00
Banque Canadienne Nationale, die proof,705Banque Canadienne Nationale, die proof,
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
portrait of Hon. J. M. Wilson, as seen on both 1935 denominations, on a full card.  Lot also includes the engraved heading for Head Of
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for 108.00
Prime Ministers: Sir John A. Macdonald,706Prime Ministers: Sir John A. Macdonald,
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
engraved by Canada Bank Note Co. for an 1882 Dominion of Canada $2 Essay, ref. CPMS Journal, Jan. 1978, page 5.  Sir Wilfrid Laurier,
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 84.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce, die proof vignettes:707Canadian Bank of Commerce, die proof vignettes:
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"Parisian #3" (similar to ship on 1887 $10), "Off Sandy Hook" (1888-1912 $20) and "Naiad" (on 1893-1912 $50). ...
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold for 108.00
Home Bank of Canada, die proof vignettes.708Home Bank of Canada, die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Woman and horse vignette on $10, study group of three: one with ABN No. 121, another with No. 121 crossed out and V-47687 added, a third cut down and
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold for 120.00
La Banque Jacques Cartier, die proof vignettes.709La Banque Jacques Cartier, die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Jacques Cartier aboard ship, chin in hand, on 1862 $2.  ABNCo has entitled this vignette "Jaques Cartier" - they engraved better...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 168.00
Selection of Vignettes as Counters:710Selection of Vignettes as Counters:
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
4 (BABN #147), 4 (ABN V-46197), V (probably BABN, #154), 10 (Britannia with child, lion, used on British Canadian Bank); X ten ABN V-45943. 
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 108.00
Bank of Brantford, die proof vignette,711Bank of Brantford, die proof vignette,
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
scene on $4 note, JDS pencilled below (J. D. Smillie engraved the vignette, and was so bold as to enter part of his name on the building at the far ri
Estimate : 140.00 - 210.00
Sold for 216.00
Bank of Montreal, die proof vignettes.712Bank of Montreal, die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Head office building, vignette V-72 by Canada Bank Note Co., another, different, no imprint but BABN work.  Used on backs of some note
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 690.00
Tint Proofs.713Tint Proofs.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Banque d'Hochelaga $10 1889, multicoloured, printed by Canada Bank Note Co., mounted on card.  Molsons Bank $10 1903 a
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 360.00
Dominion Bank, die proof vignettes.714Dominion Bank, die proof vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"Prince Arthur", as found on the 1871 $4; Approval proof on card, C. A. Bogert, on 1931 issue notes.  C. H. Carlisle, approval p...
Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold for 252.00
Bank of British North America, die proof vignettes,715Bank 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
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 150.00
Banque Internationale du Canada.716Banque 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
Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold for 96.00
Merchants Bank of Canada, die proof vignettes:717Merchants 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...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 420.00
"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
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold for 180.00
St. Stephens Bank, die proof vignettes:719St. 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
Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold for 120.00
Bank of Ottawa die proof vignettes:720Bank 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....
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 156.00
City of Ottawa721City 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...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 132.00
Back Panel of a $1000 bond722Back 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).  ...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 80.00
"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
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 72.00
Merchants Bank of Canada, $5 1917 back proof.724Merchants 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.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Farmers Bank of Canada, die proof vignette,725Farmers 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.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 120.00
Bank of Montreal, Proof Cheque, 188_726Bank 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.
Estimate : 180.00 - 240.00
Sold for 100.00
Newfoundland Railway Company, Share Certificate, 1881727Newfoundland 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
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 330.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce, die proof vignette728Canadian 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.
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 108.00
Dominion of Canada, 25¢ Fractional, 1923.729Dominion 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...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 330.00
Share Certificate engraved by Canada Bank Note Co., Proof.730Share 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
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 48.00
Merchants Bank of Canada, $5 1917 back proof.731Merchants 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. 
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Merchants Bank of Canada, $5 1917 back proof.732Merchants 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.
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 108.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce, $5 1892 Full Colour Face and Back Proofs733Canadian 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
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 360.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce, $5 Type of 1888-1912, Coloured Back Proof734Canadian Bank of Commerce, $5 Type of 1888-1912, Coloured Back Proof
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
mounted on card.  Depicts the Head Office in Toronto.
Estimate : 140.00 - 175.00
Sold for 144.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce, $10 1888 Full Colour Face Proof735Canadian Bank of Commerce, $10 1888 Full Colour Face Proof
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 75-14-16P.  Punch cancels in signature area as usual.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 480.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce, $10 1892 Full Colour Face Proof736Canadian Bank of Commerce, $10 1892 Full Colour Face Proof
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 75-14-18P.  Punch cancels in signature area as usual.  Mounted on card.  The card has a small corne
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 480.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce, $5 1917, White Background737Canadian Bank of Commerce, $5 1917, White Background
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH 75-16-02-04P.  Full colour face proof on card, official pencil writing at top of card, proof is pristine.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 180.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce, Set of Small Size Back Proofs:738Canadian Bank of Commerce, Set of Small Size Back Proofs:
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1935 $5, $10 and $20.  First and last are mounted on card.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 300.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce739Canadian Bank of Commerce
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Two Progress Proofs on card, 1917 $10, at different stages before lettering was entered in the centre.  No tint, as is normal with pro
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 84.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce740Canadian Bank of Commerce
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Two Progress Proofs on card, 1917 shared back design, printed in black at different stages before lettering and counters were engraved.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 108.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce741Canadian Bank of Commerce
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Three Progress Proofs on card, 1917 $5 Face design, one on white paper, mounted, and a second, with the engraving just a trifle more advanced, printed
Estimate : 150.00 - 225.00
Sold for 120.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce, Three 1935 Small Size $5 Back Proofs742Canadian Bank of Commerce, Three 1935 Small Size $5 Back Proofs
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
mounted on card.  One is marked "rejected proof", another "wrong colour", and the third is in a blue-green shade more ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 360.00
Canada Life Insurance Co., Hamilton743Canada Life Insurance Co., Hamilton
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
proof of an insurance certificate mounted on card; two vignettes, building and corporate crest.  A nice mounted die proof vignette of
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 40.00
Union Bank of Halifax.744Union Bank of Halifax.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Engraved bank name, various denominations, etc.  Die proof vignettes:  crest etc. seen on 1904 $50 note; also two near
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 132.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  four different sailor vignettes745Die Proof Vignettes:  four different sailor vignettes
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"On the Lookout", "Show Your Colors", "Aloft", "Land Ho" (Quebec Bank $4 1860-63).  On card, all c...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 330.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  four different ship vignettes746Die Proof Vignettes:  four different ship vignettes
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"The Yacht", "Coast Steamer", "C.P. Lake Steamer", "Steamboat Montreal" (#487).  All BABN, cut dow...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 156.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  six different ship vignettes747Die Proof Vignettes:  six different ship vignettes
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"Majestic", "Sealing", "Homeward Bound", "Loading Cargo" (#225), "Parisian #4" (wrinkled, soiled),...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 330.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  dock scenes.748Die Proof Vignettes:  dock scenes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"Ocean Freight" (BABN #247), "Shipping Cattle" (BABN #248), another of the same but with two die cracks, and a third with slight...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 288.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  Queen Victoria749Die Proof Vignettes:  Queen Victoria
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Chalon portrait on card, piece missing at top which does not quite intrude into portrait border, also portrait as a younger woman as seen on Bank of U
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 250.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  Children and Cherubs.750Die Proof Vignettes:  Children and Cherubs.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Raphael's Angel (as on Union Bank of Canada $50 1886 but mirror reversed and with wings); Carvalho's "Child with Rabbits"; child w...
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold for 120.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  Trains and Streetcar.751Die Proof Vignettes:  Trains and Streetcar.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"On Time" train in station; "Limited Express"; streetcar, BABN #550.  Three vignettes, not mounted, cut down, the latt...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 108.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  Buildings.752Die Proof Vignettes:  Buildings.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"City Hall" (Montreal), BABN #213; "Dominion Bank Building", cut close; two others.  Four vignettes
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 108.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  Sailing Ships.753Die Proof Vignettes:  Sailing Ships.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"The Yacht", BABN #457; "Loading Cargo", BABN #225, with staining; "Shipping Cattle", BABN #248; "Sealing Vessel&...
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold for 252.00