Auction Series 257-264 in Zurich Day 4

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, Borgå area, Abo area, followed by the Lake Steamers.rnrnSkärgårds 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 - Skärgårds 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.
Catalogue 261: Stamp Issuing Steamship Companies