MAIL TO ENGLAND; Trio with 22 May 1772 E to London datelined at Jersey with "SOUTHAMPTON/SHIP LRE" h.s. on front and rear with a London Bishop mark, 21 Apr. 1842 EL to Gloucestershire franked 1d red (split due to placed over a fold) tied by black MX and with Jersey, "SOUTHAMPTON/SHIP LETTER" and Dursley d.s. on rear and 29 July 1841 EL to London endorsed 'OHMS' with Jersey d.s. and "SOUTHAMPTON/SHIP LETTER" h.s. on rear and London Paid Ship letter d.s. and rated '1'(d) on front. (3 covers) Cross Reference: LONDON POSTAL HISTORY, SHIP LETTERS, HAMPSHIRE, OFFICIAL MAIL (Image)

SHIP LETTERS TO/FROM LONDON; Pair with 12 Sep. 1840 env. (faults) franked 1d black (cut into at base) tied by red MX and London ship letter d.s. with "SOUTHAMPTON/SHIP-LETTER" h.s. on rear and 23 Apr. 1843 env. (small faults; with contents) to St Heliers franked 1d red with black MX cancel and London ship letter d.s. on front. Rear with Jersey, Southampton and London d.s. (2 covers) Cross Reference: 1840 1d BLACKS, SHIP LETTERS, LONDON POSTAL HISTORY, HAMPSHIRE (Image)