1856: 5 kop. blue, Small Pearls, used example of good colour with fine to large margins all round, cancelled by pen cross in manuscript and part 'Helsingfors' cds in addition. Also 10 kop. carmine on white wove paper, a fresh and fine example cancelled with box "WIBORG 21 ... 1858" datestamp. 5 kop. adhesive signed Schlesinger & Köhler; cert. Sorani (1993) Mi = EUR 3'700 / FACIT no. 1/I c & 2b = SEK 23'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 6067
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Finland: References are taken from 'The Letter and Parcel Stamps of the Finnish Shipping Companies' by G.W. Connell; number four in the Private Ship Letter Stamps of the World 'Ringström & Tester' series. The numbering and order of the lots follows the Connell handbook, from Helsinki area, BorgÃ¥ area, Abo area, followed by the Lake Steamers.rnrnSkärgÃ¥rds Trafik Aktiebolag (STAB). The company was originally founded in 1872 by H. Lindroos, T. Sederholm in Helsingfors and B. Howing and S. Törnudd in Wiborg, with a share capital of 50'000 marks. The initial two boats would be travelling between Böback and Helsingfors daily and would be available for use as Tugs between 7am and 3pm. The Company encountered difficulties with increasing competition and was dissolved in June 1906.rnrnCoastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - SkärgÃ¥rds Trafik Aktiebolag (STAB) 1874: Entire letter from Helsingfors to Ekenäs endorsed 'fco.' at lower left, struck with oval framed LARS KROGIUS / HELSINGFORS cachet in blue overstruck by 'Helsingfors' cds in blue. The letter is signed by the founder of the STAB, Lars Krogius, and discusses shipping charges. An exceptional and historic entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
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Lot No: 6068
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Cat No: Connell 1 Essay
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - SkärgÃ¥rds Trafik Aktiebolag (STAB) 1873 (June): Imperforate Colour Trial sheet of thirty-five (5 x 7) for the 10 penni value, printed by Lithografiska Tryckeribolaget in Helsingfors, imperforate with each proposed stamp in two or three colours, with position 3 being close to the accepted design and colour of the 25 p. value and position 24 the 50 p. Parcel stamp. Some creasing and faults mainly in the margins but quite beautiful and a masterpiece of lithography. (Image 1)(Image)
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Lot No: 6069
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Cat No: Connell 1A
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - SkärgÃ¥rds Trafik Aktiebolag (STAB) 1873/86: 25 penni pale orange-brown & deep dull blue, imperforate, a used example on 1880 combination usage with 20 p. stationery envelope and 5 p. orange, mailed via Helsingfors (16/10) and St. Peterburg to Frankfurt, Germany, tied by barred oval 'S.T.A.B.' handstamp in black with further strike on cover above. Reverse with St. Petersburg transit and Frankfurt arrival (20/10). A famous and beautiful franking. Certs. Philatelic Foundation (1966), Gummesson (1997).rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 52, Oct 1967, lot 1163. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 6070
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Cat No: Connell 1A
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - SkärgÃ¥rds Trafik Aktiebolag (STAB) 1873/86: 10 penni yellow & blue, imperforate, a used example in combination with Finland 20 p. orange on 1886 cover to Ekenäs, the STAB adhesive cancelled by manuscript pen cross, the 20 p. by 'Helsingfors' cds (Aug 2) in black with repeated strike below and faint 'Ank.' arrival at left (3/8). Illustrated and discussed in Dr. Connell 'The Letter and Parcel Stamps of the Finnish Shipping Companies' on page 40. An extremely rare and famous cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 6071
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Cat No: Connell 1B
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - SkärgÃ¥rds Trafik Aktiebolag (STAB) 1873/86: 10 penni deep reddish-orange, blue & black, serpentine roulette 10½, a complete unused sheet of twenty-five subjects (5 x 5), slight inclusion on roulettes at top and marginal fault and whilst the sheet has near full gum the roulettes are fragile at edges and it would probably be safer to leave the sheet on the card display. Rare and most attractive. (Image 1)(Image)
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Lot No: 6072
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Cat No: Connell 1B
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - SkärgÃ¥rds Trafik Aktiebolag (STAB) 1873/86: 10 penni deep reddish-orange, blue & black, serpentine roulette 10½, a used example, closed tear at base, on cover to Kyrkslött, Sweden and annotated by Ship at left in manuscript, tied by rare usage of Government 'Helsingfors' cds (June 29) in blue with repeated strike alongside. Despite the fault an attractive and extremely unusual cover.rnProvenance: Collection Axel Trap-Holm (1934). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 6073
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Cat No: Connell 1C
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - SkärgÃ¥rds Trafik Aktiebolag (STAB) 1873/86: 10 penni deep reddish-orange, blue & black, line roulette 6, a used example cancelled by ink pen cross on 1884 cover with complete contents from Nalsjo (July 3) to Helsingfors, in combination with Finland 20 p. ultramarine tied by Railway datestamp in black with information strike at right. Rare and most attractive cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 6074
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Cat No: Connell 2A
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - SkärgÃ¥rds Trafik Aktiebolag (STAB) 1873: 25 penni pale orange-brown & deep dull blue, imperforate, an unused block of six (3 x 2) with, at base, lithographic vertical and horizontal guidelines, fresh and very fine, slightly wrinkled large part og. A rare stamp in a multiple. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 6075
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Cat No: Connell 4
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - SkärgÃ¥rds Trafik Aktiebolag (STAB) 1886: 10 penni yellow & blue, Stone I, perf. 12½, a used example in combination with Finland 20 p. orange on 1886 cover to Ekenäs, the STAB adhesive cancelled by manuscript pen cross and by 'Helsingfors' cds (Aug 25) in black with repeated strike below and faint 'Ank.' arrival at left (26/8). Illustrated and discussed in Dr. Connell 'The Letter and Parcel Stamps of the Finnish Shipping Companies' on page 40. Extremely rare and the proving cover for the issue date of the adhesives. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 6076
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Cat No: Connell 5
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - SkärgÃ¥rds Trafik Aktiebolag (STAB) 1886: 10 penni chrome-yellow & blue, Stone IV, perf. 11½, a used example tied by 'honeycomb' network handstamp in violet on 1888 10 p. rose on buff postal stationery card used from Helsingfors (July 3) to Thusby, carried on the S.S. Thyra. A rare and most attractive usage. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 6077
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Cat No: Connell 5
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - SkärgÃ¥rds Trafik Aktiebolag (STAB) 1886: 10 penni chrome-yellow & blue, Stone III or IV, perf. 11½, a used example on circa 1890/95 cover to Helsingfors, endorsed at base "via Anghaten Adlercreutz Esbo-Lofo" tied by 'ADLERCREUTZ.' boxed handstamp in black (Connell Type 2). A fresh and fine cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 6078
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Cat No: Connell 5
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - SkärgÃ¥rds Trafik Aktiebolag (STAB) 1886: 10 penni chrome-yellow & blue, Stone IV, perf. 11½, a used example on June 1906 cover with complete original contents to St. Bodo, tied by two strikes of 'ADLERCREUTZ.' under-lined handstamp in carmine-red. Slight opening tear above the adhesive but very rare, Dr. Connell states that just three covers from this correspondence were found. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 6079
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Cat No: Connell 5A var.
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - SkärgÃ¥rds Trafik Aktiebolag (STAB) 1886: 10 penni yellow & blue, Stone II, perf. 11½, an unused block of six (3 x 2), marginal from top of sheet, the second and third stamp showing variety "Imperforate Vertically Between", fresh and very fine, large part og. Rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 6080
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Cat No: Connell 5D
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - SkärgÃ¥rds Trafik Aktiebolag (STAB) 1886: 10 penni chrome yellow & blue, Stone IV, perf. 11½, a used example, somewhat toned, on circa 1903 postcard cancelled by manuscript "Adlercreutz" in black ink, addressed to Pentala Island, a rare usage; sold together with 1901 Finland 10 p. red postal stationery card used from Kuopio with endorsement "Ã…ngbÃ¥ten Adlercreutz". Scarce. (Image 1)(Image)
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Lot No: 6082
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Cat No: Connell 1-7
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - SkärgÃ¥rds Trafik Aktiebolag (STAB) 1873/86: The collection on leaves with 10 penni brown-orange & blue unused with imperforate examples (2) and rouletted blocks of four and six unused in differing shades, used example pen cancelled on cover to Gronquistskastenk, 25 p. orange-brown & dull blue imperforate with superb STAB cancel, 50 p. green & blue unused (shades) with imperf., perf. 11½ and rouletted examples incl. a perf. 11½ strip of four showing sheet margins at left and right, horizontally bisected example on small piece cancelled STAB (believed unique), 1885/86 25 p. red & blue perf. 11½ unused, an unused example with line roulette 6 (believed unique), and used etc. Viewing is highly recommended (49 items). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image)
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Lot No: 6083
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Cat No: Connell 1
The Paddle Steamer 'Thyra'. Despite its luxurious accomodation, the Thyra was not swift and was prone to breaking down. The Steamer's ownership changed many times during it's career (1874-1893) in Finland, finally being sold on 6 December 1893 to Beljaeff & Co. in St. Petersburg.rnrnCoastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - SkärgÃ¥rds Ã…ngbÃ¥ts Aktiebolag 1884: Paddlesteamer S.S.Thyra, lithographed 10 penni dull vermilion, perf. 11½, the famous used example cancelled by "Helsingfors" circular datestamp (9/6/87) in black. Illustrated in Dr. Connell 'The Letter and Parcel Stamps of the Finnish Shipping Companies' on page 48. Choice and rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 6084
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Cat No: Connell 2+1
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - SkärgÃ¥rds Ã…ngbÃ¥ts Aktiebolag 1884: Paddlesteamer S.S.Thyra, the rare 25 penni deep dull blue, perf. 11½, a fine used example cancelled by 'honeycomb' handstamp in blue; together with 10 penni dull vermilion, a used example on small double weight piece cancelled by 'honeycomb' handstamp in blue with Finland 20 p. orange (2) above cancelled in Helsingfors (24 July 1887), also a sadly defective 10 p. stationery card with a mutilated 10 p. removed by a vandal. The 25 penni used is a rarity. (Image 1)(Image)
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Lot No: 6086
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Cat No: 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. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 6087
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Cat No: Connell 1
Steam Launch "S.S. Thor" owned by Jacob Julius af Lindfors (1831-1903), who purchased the ship on 22 March 1886.rnrnCoastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - J.J. af Lindfors 1886: S.S. Thor, 10 penni black on green wove paper (lithographed and punched out individually), Type I with eight pointed star and without damage to '0' of '10', used on Finland 10 p. postal stationery card from Norrkulla Island via Helsingfors (31 July 1888) to Lojo Lake, cancelled by manuscript pen stroke in black. Small scraped area on card at right but extremely rare with just three usages recorded. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 6088
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Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - af J.J. Lindfors 1886: S.S. Thor, 10 penni black on green wove paper (lithographed and punched out individually), Type I with eight pointed star and without damage to '0' of '10', used on triangular 8 July 1886 entire letter to Furuvik, Eastern Helsinki, cancelled by manuscript pen strokes. Illustrated by Dr. Connell in 'The Letter and Parcel Stamps of the Finnish Shipping Companies' on page 59. An exceptional cover, sold together with an 1889 10 p. stationery card endorsed "med Ångebåten Thor" and carried on the Sibbo route. (Image 1)(Image)
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Lot No: 6089
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Cat No: Connell 2
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - J.J. af Lindfors 1886: S.S. Thor, 10 penni black on green label with 'Ã…ngslupen Thor' and '212' numeral below value, used on cover, defective at right, addressed to a Captain at Sibbo, Nevas annotated "Ang:" at lower left (Urgent). Illustrated by Dr. Connell in 'The Letter and Parcel Stamps of the Finnish Shipping Companies' on page 59. Exceptionally rare, the sole known usage of this stamp on letter.rnProvenance: Collections Bremer, Fabergê. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 6090
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Steam Launch "S.S. Degero" owned by Jacob Julius af Lindfors (1831-1903). The Launch was built at Varkauden Konepaja in 1879 and purchased by af Lindfors on completion.rnrnCoastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - J.J. af Lindfors 1886c.: S.S. Degero, 5 penni black on straw-yellow paper (lithographed and punched out individually but possibly scissor cut) reading 'Angslupen / Degero', a used example on small piece cancelledà la Afghanistan, by a corner clip at right. One of just two examples recorded, the other example exhibited by Jan Berg in Edition D'Or number 58 on page 112, this example illustrated in Dr. Connell 'The Letter and Parcel Stamps of the Finnish Shipping Companies' on page 60. A great rarity. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 6091
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Cat No: Connell 2
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - J.J. af Lindfors 1886c.: S.S. Degero, 10 penni black on rose-violet paper (lithographed and punched out individually but possibly scissor cut) reading 'Angslupen / Degero', a used example on small piece cancelledà la Afghanistan, by a corner clip at base. One of just two examples recorded, this example illustrated in Dr. Connell 'The Letter and Parcel Stamps of the Finnish Shipping Companies' on page 60. A great rarity. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 6092
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Cat No: Connell 3
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - J.J. af Lindfors 1886c.: S.S. Degero, 20 penni black on rose-violet paper (lithographed and punched out individually but possibly scissor cut) reading 'Angslupen / Degero', an unused example with small part original gum. Recorded by Dr. Connell 'The Letter and Parcel Stamps of the Finnish Shipping Companies' on page 60 but not illustrated, this is the sole example known. Unique. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 6094
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Cat No: Connell 1
Steam Launch "S.S. Östra SkärgÃ¥rden" owned by Jacob Julius af Lindfors (1831-1903).rnrnCoastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - J.J. af Lindfors 1893: S.S. Östra SkärgÃ¥rden, 10 penni black on rose-lilac wove paper (lithographed and punched out individually), Type I with eight pointed star, used on 1894 cover cancelled by clippingà la Afghanistan and originally addressed to Brandö. Cover readdressed on arrival with Finland 20 p. orange cancelled at Helsingfors (July 22) to Mariehamn in the Aland Islands. Again forwarded from there with further Finland 5 p. green tied by Mariehamn cds (July 24) and thence to Stockholm. Illustrated in Dr. Connell 'The Letter and Parcel Stamps of the Finnish Shipping Companies' on page 63. An extraordinary cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 6095
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Cat No: Connell 1b
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - J.J. af Lindfors 1893.: S.S. Östra, 10 penni black on rose-lilac wove paper (lithographed and punched out individually), Type II with large five pointed star, used on cover to Nylands, north of Helsingfors, cancelled by 'honeyomb' circular handstamps twice in bluish violet. Rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 6096
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Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - J.J. af Lindfors 1893.: S.S. Östra, 10 penni black on rose-lilac wove paper (lithographed and punched out individually), Type II with large five pointed star, used on Finland 10 p. rose postal stationery card from Munkholmen (July 7) via Helsingfors and St. Petersburg, cancelled by 'honeycomb' circular handstamp twice in bluish-violet ink. Helsingfors cds (July 8), St. Petersburg cds and Paris arrival in blue. Card creased but very rare - only two Finnish Shipping Company covers addressed beyond Scandinavia are recorded.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 6097
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Cat No: Connell 2
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - J.J. af Lindfors 1893.: S.S. Östra, 5 penni black yellow paper (lithographed and punched out individually), Type II with large five pointed star, an unused example with margins all round, a few surface defects, unused with tiny trace of gum. An extremely rare stamp, there are believed to be but two examples known. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 6098
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Cat No: Connell 2c
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - J.J. af Lindfors 1893.: S.S. Östra, 5 penni black yellow paper (lithographed and punched out individually), Type III with small five pointed star, two examples used on cover to Helsingfors, each cancelled by 'honeycomb' circular handstamp twice in bluish-violet ink. A truly exceptional usage with just two covers recorded thus. Illustrated in Dr. Connell 'The Letter and Parcel Stamps of the Finnish Shipping Companies' on page 67.rnrnProvenance: Collection Jacobus Sundman. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 6099
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Cat No: Connell 1
Ã…ngbÃ¥ts Aktiebolag Sibbo, the Company was founded in 1892 and the Sibbo sailed between Helsingfors and Söderkulla, some 2 kilometres up the Sibbo river, from 1892 until 1899 when the company was disolved in 1899 and the steamship was renamed Janaslahti.rnrnCoastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - Ã…ngbÃ¥ts Aktiebolag Sibbo 1892/99: Typeset 10 penni black on violet-rose paper, Type I, perf. 11½, the used example on cover to Ida Wanerberg, Bridge Quay, Nevas tied by straight line SIBBO handstamp in blue. This is the example illustrating the #1 in Dr. Connell 'The Letter and Parcel Stamps of the Finnish Shipping Companies' on page 68. The cover with slight imperfections but, with just three covers recorded, exceedingly rare.rnProvenance: Collection Fabergê. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 6100
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Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - Ångbåts Aktiebolag Sibbo 1892/99: Typeset 10 penni black on pink paper, Type II, perforated 11½, a used example on small piece cancelled by oval ribbon handstamp "Ångbåten / SIBBO" in blue. Small imperfections but a scarce stamp. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 6101
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Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - Ångbåts Aktiebolag Sibbo 1892/99: Typeset 10 penni black on pink paper, Type II, perforated 11½, a used example, defective at one corner but showing portion of adjoining stamp at top, on cover from Helsingfors to Wikssund, tied by straight line SIBBO handstamp in blue. A rare cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 6102
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Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - Ångbåts Aktiebolag Sibbo 1892/99: Typset in black on yellow, Type IV, perf. 11½ and imperforate at left, small corner clip, used on 9 August 1894 entire letter to Captain Weenerberg, Bridge Quay, Nevas cancelled by oval ribbon handstamp "Ångbåten / SIBBO" in blue. Illustrated in Dr. Connell 'The Letter and Parcel Stamps of the Finnish Shipping Companies' on page 70, with just two covers recorded bearing this stamp. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 6103
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Cat No: Connell 1
M.W. Svensson owned the Steam Launches 'Porkala' and 'LÃ¥ngviken' which worked the routes from Helsingfors to the two towns which the ships were named after.rnrnCoastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - M.W. Svensson / Porkala-LÃ¥ngviken 1896: Lithographed 10 penni bright rose, perf. 11½, a used example tied to Finland postal stationery card, small stain, mailed from Helsingfors to Medvastö tied by bold strike of three line "Ã…NGE. PORKALA / 6 JUL 1898 / HELSINGFORS." datestamp in black, illustrated by Dr. Connell in 'The Letter and Parcel Stamps of the Finnish Shipping Companies' on page 73; sold together with an off cover example cancelled on the Ship LÃ…NGVIKEN (July 1898), and an uncancelled example on cover. A rare group. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 6104
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Nyländska SkärgÃ¥rds Aktiebolag, a firm founded by Frans Ã…kerman, whilst he ran ships from 1898 onwards, the company itself was founded in 1901. His business prospered until the advent of the World War when some ships were requisitioned by the Russians.rnrnCoastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - Nyländska SkärgÃ¥rds Aktiebolag 1904: Postcard from Helsingfors to Sandholmen franked by oval Ã…ngbÃ¥ten Vestra SkärgÃ¥rden 10 penni black on yellowish white paper cancelled by blue crayon cross in manuscript, with endorsement below "ängb., Östra - SkärgÃ¥rds". Full commercial message from Westerlund & Co. in Helsingfors on reverse of a rare card. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 6105
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Cat No: Connell 1
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - Nyländska SkärgÃ¥rds Aktiebolag 1899: 'Ã…ngbÃ¥ten Vestra SkärgÃ¥rden' lithographed and punched out individually, 10 penni black on yellowish paper, a fine example used on circa 1903 postcard to Medvastö tied by typically unclear monogram handstamp "A.M.C." in black. Rare and most unusual, sold together with a sepia postcard of the 'Vestra SkärgÃ¥rden' at Langviken. Rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 420.00
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Sale No: 257
Lot No: 6106
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Cat No: Connell 2
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - Nyländska SkärgÃ¥rds Aktiebolag 1899: Oval 'Ã…ngbÃ¥ten Vestra SkärgÃ¥rden' 25 penni black on pale blue-green paper, used on very defective heavy cover to Getnäs, uncancelled by undoubtedly belongs, the cover with tears as the letter was obviously preserved, not for the stamp, but for the sewing pattern on the inside. Despite condition, a rarity on letter. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 257
Lot No: 6107
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Cat No: Connell 3
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - Nyländska SkärgÃ¥rds Aktiebolag 1899: Oval 'Ã…ngbÃ¥ten Vestra SkärgÃ¥rden' 50 penni black on pale magenta paper, used on circa 1905/1915 cover to a Mr. Sittnikow, S.S. Helsingfors SkärgÃ¥rd, in Skyttö east of Porkala. Uncancelled and the cover with crease (interestingly with illustrated inside), at this rate possibly a wartime usage or just a heavy letter. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 257
Lot No: 6108
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Cat No: Connell 4
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - Nyländska SkärgÃ¥rds Aktiebolag 1906: Lithographed 10 penni black on stone, Type I, imperforate, a single example used on 9 June 1908 postcard to Viksund tied by bill of lading cachet "InnehÃ¥ll och vigt obekant. Fri frÃ¥n all skada. / För lossat gods ansvaras icke. / Ã…NGAREN / S/S HELSINGFORS SKÄRGÃ…RDS / A. Sjöberg" in blue (Contents and weight unknown. Free from all damage. No responsibility taken for discharged goods). Sold together with a fine postcard of the Steamer. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 257
Lot No: 6109
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Cat No: Connell 4
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - Nyländska SkärgÃ¥rds Aktiebolag 1906: Lithographed 10 penni black on stone, Type I, imperforate, a used example uncancelled and applied slightly off the edge of 1907 postcard mailed to Ms. Malmstein in Helsingfors endorsed "Östra SkärgÃ¥rden" at base, with Finland 10 p. red tied by 'Kyrksläatt' despatch cds at right and Helsingfors trilingual cds alongside (18 November). A scarce usage. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 257
Lot No: 6111
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Cat No: Connell 4
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - Nyländska SkärgÃ¥rds Aktiebolag 1906: Lithographed 10 penni black on stone, Type I, imperforate, two examples on philatelic cover endorsed "Östra SkärgÃ¥rden" at base, a circa 1909 postcard similarly endorsed to Nordsjöskata without stamps cancelled by "A. Sjöberg" Captain's cachet in blue and Finland 10 p. postcard endorsed "angb. Nyländska SkärgÃ¥rden" used from Helsingfors in August 1909. A scarce group.rn (Image 1)(Image)
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Sale No: 257
Lot No: 6113
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Cat No: Connell 8
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - Nyländskyla SkärgÃ¥rds Aktiebolg 1916/38: Tickets used as Stamps, Typset 1.50 m. black on pink paper, perforated 11½ at base and at right and imperforate on two sides, uncancelled used example on cover to Tulisund carried on the S.S. Helsingfors SkärgÃ¥rds. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 257
Lot No: 6115
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Cat No: Connell 11
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - Nyländskyla SkärgÃ¥rds Aktiebolg 1916/38: Tickets used as Stamps, Typset 2 m. black on orange paper, perforated 11½ on three sides and imperforate at right, uncancelled used example on circa 1930 cover to Kaloholmen endorsed "pr. S/S Helsingfors SkärgÃ¥rds" at base. Scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 257
Lot No: 6116
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Cat No: Connell 13
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - Nyländskyla SkärgÃ¥rds Aktiebolg 1916/38: Tickets used as Stamps, Typset 1 m. black on cream paper, perforated at left from Booklet (the 1 mark value being the sole example without the Company indication), a used example on reverse of cover to Rysjeholm carried on the S.S. Helsingfors SkärgÃ¥rds, cancelled three times by bill of lading handstamp "InnehÃ¥ll och vigt obekant. Fri frÃ¥n all skada. / För lossat gods ansvaras icke. / Ã…NGAREN / S/S HELSINGFORS SKÄRGÃ…RDS / A. F. Häggström" in blue (Contents and weight unknown. Free from all damage. No responsibility taken for discharged goods). A rare cover, the sole example recorded, illustrated by Dr. Connell in 'The Letter and Parcel Stamps of the Finnish Shipping Companies' on page 78. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 257
Lot No: 6117
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Cat No: Connell 1/5
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - Nyländska SkärgÃ¥rds Aktiebolag 1899/1915c.: Collection on leaves (11 items) with 1899 lithographed Die Cut oval 10 penni black used on covers (2) and card, 25 p. black on blued paper used on cover tied by rare usage of Bill of Lading / Captain's handstamp in blue, Wartime usage with 50 p. black on pink overlapped on cover to Värans, 1906 10 p. black unused (4) etc. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 1,800.00
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Sale No: 257
Lot No: 6118
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Cat No: Connell 1/3
Helsingfors Ångslups Aktiebolag, originally operated as a subsiduary of the Krogius Company, the company was set up in 1903, at one time owning as many as 14 Steam Launches. rnrnCoastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - Ångslups Aktiebolag 1903: Lithographed set of three values, perf. 11½, the unused set of three values with 10 penni rose-red showing the mis-registration / rejected printing with overall doubling of the impression, 25 p. yellow-brown and 50 p. deep blue, all with large part og. and scarce; together with a cover bearing a pair of the 10 p. rose-red (normal print) with 'SVEA / H.Å.A' circular handstamps in blue, corner torn as cancellation, addressed to Lilla Ullholmen Island. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 6121
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Cat No: Connell 2
Coastal Ships - Helsingfors Area - Helsingfors Ångslups Aktiebolag 1903: Lithographed 25 penni chocolate-brown on white wove paper, perf. 11½, a used example, marginal from top of sheet, cancelled by circular Ship handstamp "SCYLLA / H.A.A." in blue. Scarce, approximately five used examples recorded. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
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Sale No: 257
Lot No: 6122
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Cat No: Connell 1/4
Sommaröarnas Trafik Aktiebolaget, (Summer Islands Transport Company). Formed in 1913 the company continued to operate until being wound up in 1944.rnrnSommaröarnas Trafik Aktiebolaget 1920c.: Album page with 10 penni orange pair imperf. at top x perf. 11½ with star punch, a similar example without star punch used with "Sommaröarnas Trefikaktiebolaget" handstamp in black, 25 p. green in a horizontal strip of three with star punch and a used single example with handstamp , 50 p. carmine unused and used with handstamp and the scarce 1 m. black unused.rnrnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 6123
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Cat No: Connell 1 Essay
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. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
