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Lot# 6086 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 6086 Finland

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    Catalogue# : Connell 1
    The Steam Launch "Ellida", probably owned by J.F. Lojander and B. Jusselius of Björneborg.rnrnCoastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - possibly Sjöblom & Co 1880/81: "Ellida", lithographed 5 penni violet-grey, imperforate, measuring 20 x 25 mm., without gum. A famous and extremely rare stamp, resembling the Helsingfors Stadtspost and Tammerfors Local Post designs, discussed at length in Dr. G.W. Connell's 'The Letter & Parcel Stamps of the Finnish Shipping Companies' on pages 51-54, this example being illustrated on page 54. Just three examples recorded, a rarity.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF