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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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Die Proof Vignettes:  Steamships.754Die Proof Vignettes:  Steamships.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"Homeward Bound", unevenly cut; "C.P. Lake Steamer"; "Sealing"; "Coast Steamer".  Four vignettes, ...
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold for 204.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  Men at Work.755Die Proof Vignettes:  Men at Work.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"Horse Shoeing" (BABN #285, engr. 1890); "The Smoothing Plane" (BABN #129, engr. 1874); "Carpenter Shop" (BABN #99, en...
Estimate : 180.00 - 240.00
Sold for 156.00
Die Proof Vignette:  "In Vigilance Security"756Die Proof Vignette:  "In Vigilance Security"
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
ABN V-44296/93392, in four settings:  from unhardened die (no title, number or imprint), on card; with title, unmounted, cut down; wit
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 156.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  Allegorical Women.757Die Proof Vignettes:  Allegorical Women.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"British America", ABN #V 47403, unmounted; "Harvest Queen", BABN #279, engr. 1890, on card, cut down; "Canada Commerce&quo...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 156.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  Allegorical Women.758Die Proof Vignettes:  Allegorical Women.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Justice figure, as on Colonial Bank of Canada $4 but without helmet; "Antique Poesy", as on Standard Bank of Canada $5 1914-19, engraver&#...
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold for 120.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  Cattle.759Die Proof Vignettes:  Cattle.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"Texas Steer", tear and folds; "Lassoing On the Pampa"; unnamed, writing and thinning; unnamed (see U.S. Windham County Bank $1)...
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold for 156.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  Men and Horses.760Die Proof Vignettes:  Men and Horses.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"The Farmer", writing; two different reaping scenes, including "#500" which is probably "Northwest Reaper" by BABN, th...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 108.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  Farm Livestock.761Die Proof Vignettes:  Farm Livestock.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"Hay Making"; "Load of Brush", these both mounted on white fabric, numbered 1397 and 1427 in pen; oxen pulling a sled, no inform...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 276.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  Wildlife762Die Proof Vignettes:  Wildlife
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"Deer Startled", by National Bank Note Co.; another similar but no text at bottom; "The Stricken Deer", BABN #78; three deer, no...
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold for 120.00
Dominion of Canada, die proof vignette, Sir John A. Macdonald763Dominion of Canada, die proof vignette, Sir John A. Macdonald
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
engraved by Canada Bank Note Co. and used on 1886 $2 Essaie.  Similar to portrait on DC-30, 1896 $5,000 Bank Legal. The Macdonald port
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 180.00
Dominion of Canada, die proof vignette, Lord Aberdeen764Dominion of Canada, die proof vignette, Lord Aberdeen
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
on full card.  Engraved by ABN, # A-3.  Portrait is used on 1897 and 1898 $1 Dominion notes, DC-12 and DC-13.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 204.00
Dominion of Canada, die proof vignette, Lady Grey765Dominion of Canada, die proof vignette, Lady Grey
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
on full card.  Engraved by ABN, # A-11, but title, die number and imprint are absent, thus likely printed prior to hardening of the di
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 190.00
Dominion of Canada, die proof vignette, Sir John A. Macdonald766Dominion of Canada, die proof vignette, Sir John A. Macdonald
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
engraved by Canada Bank Note Co. and used on 1886 $2 Essaie.  Similar to portrait on DC-30, 1896 $5,000 Bank Legal and, slightly enlar
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 180.00
Dominion of Canada, die proof vignettes for 1870 $2767Dominion of Canada, die proof vignettes for 1870 $2
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Wolfe and Montcalm portraits, BABN #4 and #5, and "Nor-West", BABN #46.  Three die proof vignettes, all cut down, the portraits ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 390.00
Dominion of Canada, die proof vignette, Marquis of Lorne.768Dominion of Canada, die proof vignette, Marquis of Lorne.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
BABN (portrait die #68), used on 1882 $4 note, for which it constitutes a complete set of vignettes.  Cut down, mounted, paper toning.
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 450.00
Dominion of Canada, die proof vignette for 1870 $2769Dominion of Canada, die proof vignette for 1870 $2
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Gen. James Wolfe portrait, BABN  portrait die #5, cut down and mounted on the same record card as a portrait of Champlain. [x=
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 216.00
La Banque d'Hochelaga,  Portrait of Champlain770La Banque d'Hochelaga,  Portrait of Champlain
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
as on 1889 $100 note.  Closely trimmed and mounted on small piece of card, Canada Bank Note Co. engraving.  Also a sli
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 84.00
Dominion of Canada, proof impressions of the Department of Finance Seal771Dominion of Canada, proof impressions of the Department of Finance Seal
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
by Pritchard & Andrews.  One impression as used on the large size notes and two as used on the 1923 fractionals.  A mo
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for 120.00
Selection of Eight Specimen Financial Documents772Selection of Eight Specimen Financial Documents
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Loblaw Inc. Share Certificate; George Weston Share Certificate, four different; Canada North-West Land Co. Share Certificate; Consumers' Gas Co....
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 132.00
Government Die Proof Vignettes on full card773Government Die Proof Vignettes on full card
Geoffrey 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 120.00
Government Die Proof Vignettes on full card774Government Die Proof Vignettes on full card
Geoffrey 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 60.00
Government Die Proof Vignettes on full card775Government Die Proof Vignettes on full card
Geoffrey 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 50.00
Government Die Proof Vignettes on full card776Government Die Proof Vignettes on full card
Geoffrey 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
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Government Die Proof Vignettes on full card777Government Die Proof Vignettes on full card
Geoffrey 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 60.00
Die Proof Vignettes: Poultry778Die Proof Vignettes: Poultry
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"Feeding Fowl", BABN #306 (not named on vignette), mounted on card; "Poultry", BABN #148, not mounted.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for 30.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  Dog and Safe.779Die Proof Vignettes:  Dog and Safe.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Two vignettes, not quite identical, one as seen on back of Union Bank of Newfoundland $50 1889.  The other is a BABN copy, "On Guard&...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for 120.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  "British America"780Die Proof Vignettes:  "British America"
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
ABNCo. die #220, with ribbon under crest blank; similar, ABNCo. V-47538, with motto added; BABN copy, "British America No. 2", #307, with ...
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold for 144.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  Sheep.781Die Proof Vignettes:  Sheep.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"Agriculture" on full card, ABN die #279, on Union Bank of PEI $1 1872, back notation "Charles Skinner's engraving", stained...
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold for 72.00
La Banque Jacques Cartier, Illustrated Cheque 188_, Proof782La Banque Jacques Cartier, Illustrated Cheque 188_, Proof
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
A portrait of Cartier adorns the left side of this rare proof by Canada Bank Note Co.  Previously mounted, two partial punch cancel ho
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 84.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  Canadian Bank of Commerce.783Die Proof Vignettes:  Canadian Bank of Commerce.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"Naiad", seen on 1893 to 1912 $50 notes, and "La Critique" seen on 1888 to 1912 $100 notes, both by National Bank Note Co. ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 108.00
Engraved text items:784Engraved text items:
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
three denominational counters on one piece; Bank of London in Canada; Northern Bank; Western Bank of Canada, all bank names with additional text.
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 360.00
Engraved male portraits:785Engraved male portraits:
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
J. M. Wilson, on Banque Canadienne Nationale 1935 issue, on full card with a slight corner bend; C. A. Bogart, on Dominion Bank 1931 issue, on full ca
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold for 72.00
Die Proof Vignettes:  Crests.786Die Proof Vignettes:  Crests.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"Royal Arms", Canada Bank Note #V-13; "Collection Provincial Arms", BABN #499, in green, rather soiled; Royal crest, G-5; "...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 144.00
Russian Bond, 1917, 200 roubles - Lot of 6787Russian Bond, 1917, 200 roubles - Lot of 6
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
printed by ABNCo.  Vignette at upper centre is the Security Allegory seen on the backs of Bank of Canada $1,000 notes of 1935 and 1937
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Bank of Montreal, Proof Cheque, 188_,788Bank 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 : 90.00 - 120.00
Sold for 78.00
Prince - The Story of An Ordinary Dog.789Prince - The Story of An Ordinary Dog.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
A collection ready for display!  Lot consists of an unused Farmers Deposit National Bank (Pennsylvania) Share Certificate including st
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 96.00
Die proof vignette, allegorical male quite similar to vignette on backs of 1935 and 1937 $5.790Die proof vignette, allegorical male quite similar to vignette on backs of 1935 and 1937 $5.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Cut down and mounted, creased and slightly toned, but very rare.
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 108.00
Specimen Bonds of various countries:791Specimen Bonds of various countries:
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Republic of Cuba $500 1937, with eighty interest coupons attached, has an allegorical vignette, ABNCo.  A quite large document, folded
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold for 400.00
Non-Canadian Bonds etc792Non-Canadian Bonds etc
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Great Britain (3 diff.):  Moore, McQueen share certificate, proof on card; Edinburgh North American Investment Co. share certificate,
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 144.00
Bank Note Company Advertising.793Bank Note Company Advertising.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Engraved American Bank Note Co. name on banner; Western Bank Note Co., Chicago, sign, mounted on card which has unfortunately broken down the centre,
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 36.00
Sample Book of Share Certificate Designs794Sample Book of Share Certificate Designs
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
nine pages.  The last page and back cover have come loose.
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 144.00
Metropolitan Opera and Real Estate Co., Specimen Bond for $1,000 1893.795Metropolitan Opera and Real Estate Co., Specimen Bond for $1,000 1893.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Lithographed by ABNCo., twenty interest coupons attached.  Interesting vignette, incorporating the National Bank Note Co. vignette "St
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold for 40.00
Assorted Canadian Documents.796Assorted Canadian Documents.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
British Canadian Lumber Corp., Share Certificate, 1914, Waterlow.  Riordan Pulp & Paper Preferred Share Certificate, 1920, Canadian Ba
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 72.00
Government Die Proof Vignettes on full card:797Government Die Proof Vignettes on full card:
Geoffrey 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, card has a missing cor
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 264.00
Six Different Die Proof Vignettes - Allegorical Women.798Six Different Die Proof Vignettes - Allegorical Women.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Britannia, two different, one used on Bank of British North America notes of 1877; "Rebecca"; "La Critique", on Canadian Bank of...
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold for 108.00
Four Different Die Proof Vignettes - Places.799Four Different Die Proof Vignettes - Places.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Parliament Buildings, one view from the Ottawa River and one from the Laurier Street Bridge; Montreal Old City Hall; Niagara Falls, from the American
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for 66.00
Four Die Proof Vignettes - Men (Two Allegorical, Two Not).800Four Die Proof Vignettes - Men (Two Allegorical, Two Not).
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"Neptune", cut at bottom; "Water God", as on R. G. Reid $1.50 note, mounted on card; "Show Your Colors (sic)" as on Pi...
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold for 72.00
Five Die Proof Vignettes - Transportation.801Five Die Proof Vignettes - Transportation.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Steam locomotive at station; "Coast Steamer"; "In Port"; "C. P. Lake Steamer"; "The Yacht".  All a...
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold for 192.00
Die Proof Vignettes, Farm Livestock.803Die Proof Vignettes, Farm Livestock.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"Steer's Head", BABN #486; "Natural Love", Canada BN #V58; "The Jersey", BABN #263; Woman with horse (on Home Bank...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 108.00
Eclectic Selection of Die Proof Vignettes.804Eclectic Selection of Die Proof Vignettes.
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
"Royal Arms", Canada B.N. #V-13; "Natural Love", Canada BN #V58; "Steer's Head", BABN #486; "Niagara", A...
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold for 132.00