Harry James tokens, Robert Graham banknote collection offered in Toronto Expo sale
April 29, 2026
Geoffrey Bell Auctions will return to the Toronto Coin Expo this spring with a multi-session sale featuring a wide range of Canadian material, led by a significant offering from the late Harry James of St. Thomas, Ont.
Widely regarded as one of Canada’s foremost authorities on tokens, James built a reputation over decades as a prolific researcher, author and speaker. His work documenting Canadian merchant tokens and trade pieces helped shape the field, earning him numerous honours, including the prestigious J. Douglas Ferguson Award in 2006. A longtime friend of the Bell family, his collection reflects both scholarly depth and a careful, disciplined approach to collecting.
From Canadian Coin News