Auction Series 257-264 in Zurich Day 4

Nyländska Skärgårds Aktiebolag, a firm founded by Frans Åkerman, 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 Skärgårds Aktiebolag 1904: Postcard from Helsingfors to Sandholmen franked by oval Ångbåten Vestra Skärgården 10 penni black on yellowish white paper cancelled by blue crayon cross in manuscript, with endorsement below "ängb., Östra - Skärgårds". Full commercial message from Westerlund & Co. in Helsingfors on reverse of a rare card.
Catalogue 261: Stamp Issuing Steamship Companies