1878, Postal stationery card 8p green upgraded with Yvert 13a, 2p grey tied by 'Einska Jernvagens Poskupeexped' double ring addressed to Javastehus. Scarce combination. (Image)

1893. Postal stationery card 10p rose (stains and toned) cancelled by Nystad date stamp '21/10' addressed to the 'Brigade D'Occupation Sfax, Tunisia' routed via Russia with St Petersburg transit on reverse and 'La Gouletta/Tunis' date stamp '13/11' with Sfax arrival '16/11' then forwarded via Tunis/Regence de Tunis '18/11' to the' Tresorier-Payeur, Brigade D'Occupation a Porto Novo, Dahomy' with Porto-Novo/Benin arrival '28/12' on front. A remarkable destination item from Finland having taken 69 days to arrive. (Image)