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Lot# 6132 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 6132 Finland

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    Steamers plied their trade on the Borgå-Helsingfors route from the early 1850's. Borgå-Helsingfors Ånfartygs Aktiebolag was founded in 1865 initially with just one Steamer (the Borgå), branching out in 1893 with the ownership of the 'Runeberg'.rnrnCoastal Ships - Borgå Area - Borgå-Helsingfors Ånfartygs Aktiebolag 1872 (Oct 5): Prepaid cover from Borgå to Helsingfors endorsed 'fco.' and 'pr. Runeberg' at top, struck with belted oval handstamp RUNEBERG / FRANKO in blue ink. Illustrated in Dr. Connell 'The Letter and Parcel Stamps of the Finnish Shipping Companies' on page 110. A rare and early usage.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold