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Lot# 6129 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 6129 Finland

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    Catalogue# : Connell 1
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    Borgå Ångslups Aktiebolag, a company established in 1890 running a service on the Steam Launch 'Tärnan' between Borgå and Krogsnäs, later joined by the 'Måsen' and the 'Ejdern'.rnrnCoastal Ships - Borgå Area - Borgå Ångslups Aktiebolag 1894: Lithographed 20 penni black, circular on yellow paper (punched out individually), used on 1 August 1894 10 p. rose-red on buff postal stationery card from Saxanäs to Krakö and cancelled by red manuscript crayon. The Finland card not cancelled as the item never went through the Government P.O. Illustrated in Dr. Connell 'The Letter and Parcel Stamps of the Finnish Shipping Companies' on page 106. Unique.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF