Auction Details
We are proud and excited to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2017 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. This sale features Part I 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 and the now famous Bank of Canada serial #5 set are both pieces of this collection garnering a frenzy.
The fur trade industry and the Hudson’s Bay Company have been a most important part of Canada’s heritage. In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, a major piece of Canada’s history is being offered with a large collection of Hudson’s Bay tokens, card tokens, scrip and medals. Other selections from numerous consignors round out another outstanding auction including a nice Edmonton quarter collection and the second-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 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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459HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Ralph ParsonsGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Copper token. Rectangular. “PH Parson” with part of “AL” to left and “S” at right. 24 x 35mm. 8.17gms. Gingras 240k [but somewhat smaller]. Ex:L
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,250.00
Sold for 1,800.00
460HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Labrador District.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Uniface aluminum tokens, in denominations of 1, 5, 10 and 20 (MB). Diameters 21, 25, 29 and 32mm. All tokens have an outer circle near rim on reverse
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold for 480.00
461HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY- sundry lotGeoffrey Bell Auctions
Consisting of tokens more fully described in preceding lots. Labrador District: 1, 5, & 20 - Gingras 255 (2), 255a (reeded edge), and 255d (3); ...
Estimate : 600.00 - 750.00
Sold for 360.00
464HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Little Grand Rapids - Manitoba.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Obv. H.B.C. / LGR, rev. 50. Alum. 28mm. This post was established circa 1848. This token was not listed by Gingras, although he had heard it existe
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold for 13,500.00
465HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Onion Lake - Saskatchewan.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Good for 25c in trade. Alum. Octagonal. 26mm. This post was opened in 1887. Gingras 275b. Tannahill 3550f. Tokens for Onion Lake are very scarc
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for 2,280.00
466HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Onion Lake - Saskatchewan.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Good for $1.00 in merchandise. Alum. Square with round edges. 32mm. Gingras 275d. Tannahill 3550d. Rarer than the 25c token. VF+.
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for 3,720.00
467HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Eastern Arctic.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Uniface tokens, incuse. Have initials HBC and denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100. Dimensions are 44 sq, and round 20, 26, 32, 38 and 45mm. T
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 325.00
468HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - Eastern Arctic.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Uniface tokens, incuse. Have initials HBC and denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100. Dimensions are 44 sq, and round 20, 26, 32, 38 and 45mm. T
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 480.00
470HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - York Factory Issue.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
One Shilling. London Date: 24 May 1832. York Date: 1 September 1833. Secretary: Wm. Smith. Governor: [for Geo. Simpson] Alex Christie. Accountant:
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 3,000.00
471HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - York Factory Issue.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Five Shillings. London Date: 11 May 1820. York Date: 15 November 1820. Secretary: Wm. Smith. Governor: Wm. Williams. Accountant: John Spencer.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 900.00
472HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - York Factory Issue.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Five Shillings. London Date: 11 May 1820. York Date: June 1 1821. Secretary: Wm. Smith. Governor: Wm. Williams. Accountant: John Spence. No
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 900.00
473HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY - York Factory Issue.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
Five Shillings. London Date: 1 June, 1857. York Date: 20 October 1857. Secretary: Wm. G. Smith. Governor: Wm. MacTavish. Accountant: J. Fortes
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 3,240.00
474HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Dease Post.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
25c. No. 497. White cardboard, with red, blue and green printing. Gingras 355. CH BC10-10-02. 61 x 31mm. Ex:Hoare Sale #29, Feb. 1994. Lot 704.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 900.00
475HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Dease Post.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
50c. No. 356. Green cardboard, with red, blue and green printing. Gingras 356. CH BC10-10-04. 61 x 30mm. Ex:Hoare Sale #29, Feb. 1994. Lot 705. E
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 900.00
476HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Dease Post.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
$1.00. No. 183. Red cardboard, with black printing. Gingras 357. CH BC10-10-06. 61 x 31mm. Ex:Hoare Sale #29, Feb. 1994. Lot 706. Ex:Donald Ste
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 990.00
477HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Dease Post.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
$5.00. No. 97. Blue cardboard, with red, blue and green printing. Gingras 358. CH BC10-10-08. 60 x 31mm. Ex:Hoare Sale #29, Feb. 1994. Lot 707.
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 900.00
478HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY CARD TOKEN - Fort Grahame Post.Geoffrey Bell Auctions
25c. No.23. White cardboard, with gold and brown printing. Gingras 365. CH BC-10-12-02. 61 x 33mm. Ex:Geoffrey Bell Auctions, July, 2010. Lot 96
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 900.00