Auction Details
We are proud and excited to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2017 Fall Toronto Coin Expo. This sale features Part II of the Covered Bridge Collection, with fresh rarities that are coming out of storage for the first time in numerous years. Trophy notes from many chartered banks, complimented by a choice French series $50, 1935 will garner a frenzy of bidding.
The fur trade industry and the Hudson’s Bay Company have been a most important part of Canada’s history. In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, a major piece of Canada’s history is being offered with a large collection Hudson’s Bay and other fur related tokens. Other selections from numerous consignors round out another outstanding auction including a nice West Coast vari- ety collection, a rarely offered selection of named Governor General medals and finally the second-to-last offering of the Richard Cooper Collection. Much anticipation surrounds these collections as individuals are planning on attending the sale from all over North America in hopes of an opportunity in obtaining a piece of this historic event. We feel privileged to be given the opportunity to be entrusted with such treasures and thank our contributors who have placed their faith in us.
Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out after The Toronto Coin Expo.
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1431Mount Allison Bank Commercial Currency - Lot of 6Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Sackville, New Brunswick, Sep. 1874. All signed by David Allison, E. Whiston. $5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500. 6 Pcs.
This is part of The Covered ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 570.00
1432Jewett and Pitcher $1, 1873 - Lot of 2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
CH NB-15-10-02, Payable at The National Bank of Commerce in Boston, St. John, NB, S/N:4761; CH NB-15-12-02-02, St. John, NB, S/N:1818. Both F/F+. 2 Pc
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 390.00
1433Benjamin Smith 5 and 10 (2) Shilling NotesGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH NB-25-10-02, 5 Shilling; CH NB-25-10-04, 10 Shilling (2). St. John, NB. All 3 cancelled, Fine or better. 3 Pcs.
This is part of The Covered Bridg
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 168.00
1434The Curry Business UniversityGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Saint John, New Brunswick, $10.00, Schingoethe NB-300-adv.A, Obv. Has university officials pictured with a bank interior scene in the center, the Rev.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 60.00
1435The Currie Business UniversityGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Saint John, New Brunswick, $10.00, Schingoethe NB-300-adv.A, Obv. Has university officials pictured with a bank interior scene in the center, the rev.
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 75.00
1436EphemeraGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Dominion of Canada $20.00, St. John advertising note; Reverse: Clarence R. Barry, Western Express & Ticket Agency, Agent for the Windsor & A...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 108.00
1439Halifax Banking CompanyGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Halifax, Nova Scotia, 2 Bills of Exchange, printed by the American Banknote Company in New York, crayon dated at bottom May 2, 1882, in nice condition
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 160.00
1440Brockville, Ontario £25 County DebentureGeoffrey Bell Auctions
MU-1-ii. 15th May, 1851. Signed Sherwood at right. F/VF. Charlton states "The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville issued £25 deben...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 264.00
1442Levis College Bank - Lot of 2Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Levis, Quebec, Schingoethe PQ-250-1, unlisted, red college building on beige background, $1.00, uniface; PQ-250-4, red is listed in reference but this
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 150.00
1443Mount Royal College BankGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Montreal, Quebec, Schingoethe PQ-500-1, one cent and unlisted, white paper with black printing, ex Henderson, Unc.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 110.00
1444L'Ecole Normale Jacques CartierGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Montreal, Quebec, Schingoethe PQ-460-5, $5.00, black on light green underprint, scarce note, Ex:Henderson.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 75.00
1445QuebecGeoffrey Bell Auctions
A generic piece for 50 cents, La Banque Scolaire, green with a group of persons on the reverse with "Honneur Aux Travailleurs" Ex:Schingoe...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
1446QuebecGeoffrey Bell Auctions
College Saint Louis, $5.00, black print on beige background, unlisted in Schingoethe. Ex:Champagne sale, Henderson.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 75.00
1447QuebecGeoffrey Bell Auctions
CH QC 350-16-04, Petit Saguenay, Canada, East, W. Price, 6 sous, a nice clean specimen mounted on card paper.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 120.00
1449Edinburgh, ScotlandGeoffrey Bell Auctions
A warrant of Alexander Humphrys, heir to William Humphrys, for 50 pounds. These were prepared in 1840 to raise money to support his claims in Nova Sco
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 60.00
1450NewfoundlandGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Shannon Livingstone & Co., St. John's, Newfoundland, CH NL80-10-02, Ten Shillings, 20 Nov. 1815, EF.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 240.00