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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1114Hudson's Bay Co. East Main DistrictGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BR 926, 1 NB (2 copies, one punch cancelled); BR 927, 1.2 NB (punch cancelled); BR 928, 1/4 NB (badly corroded). 4 Pcs.
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold for 850.00
1115Northwest CompanyGeoffrey Bell Auctions
BR 925, CH FT-9B, brass holed. Obviously, this specimen has been buried at one time and as a result is in very poor condition. It is still a very rare
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 1,300.00
1116HUDSON’S BAY COMPANY - Ungava Bay District .Geoffrey Bell Auctions
H.B./C. rev. 1/M.B. Alum. 25mm. Gingras 245. Ex:Lot 1807, Hoare Auctions #32 Feb. 1995. Ex:W. Baker, Roy Hughes. Very rare. VF.
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold for 2,640.00
1117HUDSON’S BAY COMPANY - Ungava Bay District .Geoffrey Bell Auctions
H.B./C. rev. 5/M.B. Unlisted by Gingras, but would be 245a. Ex:Lot 1335, Moore Auction, Oct. 2011 where sold for $3,750. Hammer. Exceedingl
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold for 3,600.00
1118HUDSON’S BAY COMPANY - St. Lawrence District.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1 M.B. aluminum, 22mm. Gingras 250. ICCS VF-40. At the time Gingras published his book in 1975 only one example was known and it was at the National
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for 7,500.00
1120HUDSON’S BAY COMPANY - Beaver Preserve Token in BrassGeoffrey Bell Auctions
As previous however in Brass.
The beaver, or more specifically, the trade in its valuable pelt, played a central role in the early exploration and
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for 570.00
1121HUDSON’S BAY COMPANY - Private Fur TraderGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Private Fur Trader - Tiege & Bolduc/General/Traders/Onion/Lake/Sask. Rev. Good For/5c/In Trade. Aluminium, octagonal, 21mm. Fine, holed. Tannahi...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
Sold for 1,050.00