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Lot# 6123 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 6123 Finland

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    Catalogue# : Connell 1 Essay
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    Julius Tallberg (1857-1921) owned the 'Drumsö' ferry-boat, the island of Drumsö also had a casino built by Tallberg and the ferry went into service in 1914 running round trips between Drumsö and Gräsviken hourly, late trips also being made to accomodate the gambling of Russian officers.rnrnCoastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - Julius Tallberg, Drumsö 1914: Ferry Post, the hand-painted Essay for the proposed 25 penni value, beautifully painted in water-colour on card (146 x 95 mm.) with central vignette of the S.S. Drumsö and four value tablets in black, the Finnish and Swedish language "Ferry Post" being overlaid on the Essay in black on orange. Splendid and most attractive, illustrated by Dr. Connell in 'The Letter and Parcel Stamps of the Finnish Shipping Companies' on page 102. Unique.rnProvenance: Collection Olli Kivinen.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF