Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale

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We are pleased to present our first auction to be held in conjunction with the Toronto Coin Expo. We feature three major collections for your consideration. The Canadian pattern and trial decimal collection is the finest to be offered in recent memory. The Canadian error banknote collection is second to none. The Newfoundland Union and Commercial banknote collection is virtually complete and seldom seen. Along with several other consignors, we feel there are very special specimens for even the most sophisticated collection. Be sure to study the catalogue carefully as you are unlikely to see many of these lots offered for generations down the road.
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Credit and Deposits: All bidders must be approved. Those who do not have an established relationship with Geoffrey Bell Auctions must provide an approved reference or a credit guarantee prior to the sale.


Auction Conduct: All our starting bids will be opened at approximately 10% above the second highest mail or computer bid. If there are no mail bids, auctioneer will start the bids at the reserve price or half of the low estimate, advances are at the discretion of the auctioneer. In the event there are identical bids, floor bids will take ...
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1897 Banque Nationale $10, janvier 2973 - 1897 Banque Nationale $10, janvier 2
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1897 Banque Nationale $10, janvier 2 - CH 510-20-02.Gorgeous colour on this original note, VF Condition. Clip rust stain present at bottom center. Not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to a*********r for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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1922 Banque Nationale $10 Specimen974 - 1922 Banque Nationale $10 Specimen
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1922 Banque Nationale $10 Specimen - CH 510-22-04S AU/UNC. Nice Cartier sighting land vignette. Punch cancelled.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to a*********r for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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1856 Niagara District Bank $1 - A Unique Discovery Note975 - 1856 Niagara District Bank $1 - A Unique Discovery Note
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1856 Niagara District Bank $1 - A Unique Discovery Note - The Niagara District Bank, One Dollar, 2nd July, 1856, Chartered Bank Issue, CH#530-12-03.40
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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1935 Bank of Nova Scotia $10976 - 1935 Bank of Nova Scotia $10
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1935 Bank of Nova Scotia $10 - CH 550-36-04 VF. S/N:2022238.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold to a*********r for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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1918 Bank of Nova Scotia $20977 - 1918 Bank of Nova Scotia $20
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1918 Bank of Nova Scotia $20 - CH 550-28-16a VF. Typed Richardson. Rare with only 5 known. S/N:513880/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to D***4 for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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1888 Ontario Bank $10977B - 1888 Ontario Bank $10
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1888 Ontario Bank $10 - CH 555-18-06S PCGS Choice New 63. One of the prettiest Specimen notes in Canada. S/N:00000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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1888 Ontario Bank $50977C - 1888 Ontario Bank $50
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1888 Ontario Bank $50 - CH 555-18-12S PCGS Choice New 62. Another gorgeous specimen note to match the above piece. S/N:00000.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $5978 - 1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $5
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1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $5 - CH 565-12-02 PCGS Very Choice New 64, The Bank of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, 2nd Nov 1880. Hole Punch Cancelled. S/N:C00000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 1********0 for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $5979 - 1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $5
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1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $5 - CH 565-12-02a PCGS Choice New 63 Apparent, The Bank of Ottawa, Winnipeg Overprint MB, 2nd Nov 1880. Mounting Remnan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $5 Winnipeg Overprint980 - 1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $5 Winnipeg Overprint
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1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $5 Winnipeg Overprint - CH 565-12-29S PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. The Bank of Ottawa, Winnipeg, MB, 2nd Nov 1880. Hole P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $10981 - 1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $10
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1880 Bank of Ottawa Specimen $10 - CH 565-12-04 PCGS Choice About New 58, The Bank of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, 2nd Nov 1880. Hole Punch Cancelled. S/N:A000
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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1908 Bank of Nova Scotia $5982 - 1908 Bank of Nova Scotia $5
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1908 Bank of Nova Scotia $5 - CH 550-28-12 PMG VG10 with orange V's. Only 18 on the register. S/N:1919292/D. Handsigned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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1877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $5983 - 1877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $5
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1877 Bank of Prince Edward Island $5 - CH 600-12-12 VF. Small tear at the top center. Superb farm vignette on a note that is not priced any higher tha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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1872 Bank of Prince Edward Island $10984 - 1872 Bank of Prince Edward Island $10
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1872 Bank of Prince Edward Island $10 - CH 600-12-14, Missing several small pieces of edges, 11 known, scarce, G. S/N:A04866/A. (Discovery Note)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to a*********r for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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1901 Royal Bank Canada $5 Halifax985 - 1901 Royal Bank Canada $5 Halifax
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1901 Royal Bank Canada $5 Halifax - CH 630-10-02-04 PMG VG10. 10 known. S/N:190537/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (2,750.00 + 550.00BP) = 3,300.00
 
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1913 Royal Bank of Canada $10986 - 1913 Royal Bank of Canada $10
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1913 Royal Bank of Canada $10 - CH 630-12-08 PMG VF 20. Popular Battleship Note. S/N:3142742/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to r***d for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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1913 Royal Bank of Canada $20987 - 1913 Royal Bank of Canada $20
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1913 Royal Bank of Canada $20 - CH 630-12-12 PMG VF 20. Popular Wentworth Valley Train Vignette. S/N:519643/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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1927 Royal Bank of Canada $5989 - 1927 Royal Bank of Canada $5
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1927 Royal Bank of Canada $5 - CH 630-14-04 Choice EF 45 EPQ. Superb colour and originality for this large size note. S/N:2427862/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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1927 Royal Bank of Canada $5990 - 1927 Royal Bank of Canada $5
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1927 Royal Bank of Canada $5 - CH 630-14-04 PCGS Choice AU 55 PPQ. Superb colour and originality for this large size note. S/N:1223890/C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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1935 Royal Bank of Canada $10991 - 1935 Royal Bank of Canada $10
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1935 Royal Bank of Canada $10 - CH 630-18-04a, BCS Very Fine 30, Large signatures. S/N:1338696/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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1943 Royal Bank of Canada $5992 - 1943 Royal Bank of Canada $5
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1943 Royal Bank of Canada $5 - CH 630-20-02 BCS Extra Fine 40, holes. S/N:074166/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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1943 Royal Bank of Canada $5993 - 1943 Royal Bank of Canada $5
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1943 Royal Bank of Canada $5 - CH 630-20-02 PMG GEM UNC 65 EPQ. A Very underrated note, this is one of the most difficult small size chartered notes t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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1938 Royal Bank of Canada One Pound994 - 1938 Royal Bank of Canada One Pound
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1938 Royal Bank of Canada One Pound - CH 630-54-02 PMG Choice Fine 15 NET. Small paper pull at the back bottom with small amount of rust present. 14 a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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1919 Standard Bank of Canada $20995 - 1919 Standard Bank of Canada $20
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1919 Standard Bank of Canada $20 - CH 695-18-32 PMG Fine 12. S/N:063445/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (1,900.00 + 380.00BP) = 2,280.00
 
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1906 Bank of Toronto $5996 - 1906 Bank of Toronto $5
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1906 Bank of Toronto $5 - Only one held in private hands. CH 715-22-06 Fine. Rare with only 4 recorded, 3 in institution collections. S/N:540178/C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to m*****7 for (2,250.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,700.00
 
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1937 Bank of Toronto $5997 - 1937 Bank of Toronto $5
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1937 Bank of Toronto $5 - CH 715-24-06. Very high grade small size. AU/UNC. S/N:416901/D.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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1935 Bank of Toronto $20998 - 1935 Bank of Toronto $20
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1935 Bank of Toronto $20 - CH 715-24-14 PMG VF20 difficult note to obtain in better condition. Attractive train vignette. S/N:11320/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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1907 Union Bank of Canada $10999 - 1907 Union Bank of Canada $10
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1907 Union Bank of Canada $10 - CH 730-14-08 Handsome VG. Great Cowboy Roping scene. Few pinholes, stains and edge nick. About Fine Condition. S/N:078
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to a*********r for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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1865 Union Bank of Newfoundland £11000 - 1865 Union Bank of Newfoundland £1
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1865 Union Bank of Newfoundland £1 - CH 750-12-02 VG, Top left corner removed & taped. Tear present on the right side, repaired with a hing...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (4,250.00 + 850.00BP) = 5,100.00
 
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1877 Union Bank of Newfoundland £11001 - 1877 Union Bank of Newfoundland £1
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1877 Union Bank of Newfoundland £1 - CH 750-14-04 PMG 8 Very Good. St. Johns Newfoundland, C.S.Pinsent/J.Goldie. 2 known, one in institutional ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (5,500.00 + 1,100.00BP) = 6,600.00
 
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1880 Union Bank of Newfoundland £11002 - 1880 Union Bank of Newfoundland £1
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1880 Union Bank of Newfoundland £1 - CH 750-14-06 PMG 62 EPQ Uncirculated, St. John's, C.S. Pinsent/J. Goldie. Great note, all original wit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (6,000.00 + 1,200.00BP) = 7,200.00
 
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1867 Union Bank of Newfoundland £11003 - 1867 Union Bank of Newfoundland £1
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1867 Union Bank of Newfoundland £1 - CH 750-14-02 PMG Choice Fine 15, C.S.Pinsent/J.Goldie. An exceptional scarce note. 4 known, one is in ins...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to a*********r for (4,750.00 + 950.00BP) = 5,700.00
 
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1883 Union Bank of Newfoundland £51004 - 1883 Union Bank of Newfoundland £5
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1883 Union Bank of Newfoundland £5 - CH 750-14-08 PMG 15 Choice Fine. St. Johns Newfoundland, C.S.Pinsent/J.Goldie. The finest of the two held ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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1882 Union Bank of Newfoundland $21005 - 1882 Union Bank of Newfoundland $2
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1882 Union Bank of Newfoundland $2 - CH 750-16-02 VG, small piece missing at bottom left corner. Newfoundland government stamped on front. S/N:50371/A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to a*********r for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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1889 Union Bank of Newfoundland $51006 - 1889 Union Bank of Newfoundland $5
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1889 Union Bank of Newfoundland $5 - CH 750-16-04 PMG 20 Very Fine, St. John's Newfoundland, C.S.Pincent/J. Goldie. 14 known, this likely is one...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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1889 Union Bank of Newfoundland $101007 - 1889 Union Bank of Newfoundland $10
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1889 Union Bank of Newfoundland $10 - CH 750-16-06 PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated. St. John's, C.S. Pinsent/J. Goldie. 13 known. S/N:25992. Ex:R...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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1889 Union Bank of Newfoundland $201008 - 1889 Union Bank of Newfoundland $20
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1889 Union Bank of Newfoundland $20 - CH 750-16-08 PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated, St. John's, C.S. Pinsent/James Goldie. Train Vignette. 14 known. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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1889 Union Bank of Newfoundland $501009 - 1889 Union Bank of Newfoundland $50
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1889 Union Bank of Newfoundland $50 - CH 750-16-10 PMG 35 Choice Very Fine, Pinholes. Certainly one of Newfoundland's most cherished banknotes. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (35,000.00) = 35,000.00
 
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Union Bank of Newfoundland Center Vignette1010 - Union Bank of Newfoundland Center Vignette
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Union Bank of Newfoundland Center Vignette - From an issued note.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to a*********r for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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1873 Banque Ville-Marie $41011 - 1873 Banque Ville-Marie $4
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1873 Banque Ville-Marie $4 - CH 785-10-02, Fauteax-Papineau, red SOREL Overprint, BCS F12 but Tears, Missing Pieces, Residue. This is the only known p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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1856 Westmorland Bank $11012 - 1856 Westmorland Bank $1
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1856 Westmorland Bank $1 - CH 800-10-08 G-VG with tears through the center. Superb merchant stamp on back from John Elliott, Moncton, NB. S/N:20651/B
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to a**********3 for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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1859 Westmorland Bank $11013 - 1859 Westmorland Bank $1
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1859 Westmorland Bank $1 - CH 800-10-10 Good, taped tear on left side, ragged edges. S/N:24530/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to a**********3 for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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1861 Westmorland Bank $11014 - 1861 Westmorland Bank $1
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1861 Westmorland Bank $1 - CH 800-12-02b Another Rare single ABN note being offered by GBell Auctions! Fine. Only 4 known on register. S/N:13382/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to a**********3 for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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1854 Westmorland Bank $21015 - 1854 Westmorland Bank $2
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1854 Westmorland Bank $2 - CH 800-10-16 Superb Rarity. Catalogue only goes to VG, this being a strong fine with a couple edge nicks. 4 known on regist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to a**********3 for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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1859 Westmorland Bank $21016 - 1859 Westmorland Bank $2
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1859 Westmorland Bank $2 - CH 800-10-28 Small half inch tear on right side, otherwise a nice VG. Only 10 recorded, all in lower conditions. S/N:24988/
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to a**********3 for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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1854 Westmorland Bank $41017 - 1854 Westmorland Bank $4
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1854 Westmorland Bank $4 - CH 800-10-30 VG with top left corner removed. S/N:3444/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to a**********3 for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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1855 Westmorland Bank $41018 - 1855 Westmorland Bank $4
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1855 Westmorland Bank $4 - CH 800-10-34 Nice VG, off-cut and two tears on bottom margin. Rare with only 6 recorded to exist. S/N:17969/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold to a**********3 for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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1856 Westmorland Bank $41019 - 1856 Westmorland Bank $4
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1856 Westmorland Bank $4 - CH 800-10-36 Fine with a few pinholes, 14 notes on the register. S/N:23555/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to a**********3 for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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1859 Westmorland Bank $41020 - 1859 Westmorland Bank $4
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1859 Westmorland Bank $4 - CH 800-10-42 Fine with pinholes and three edge tears, one significant on right. Merchant stamp on back. S/N:24955/A.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to a**********3 for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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1861 Westmorland Bank $1 Remainder1022 - 1861 Westmorland Bank $1 Remainder
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1861 Westmorland Bank $1 Remainder - CH 800-12-02R Very Fine. S/N:13524/B.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to a**********3 for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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