1840-44 Stampless entire letters (3) and an entire from Guernsey all with "SOUTHAMPTON / SHIP-LETTER" backstamps (Rob. S10 or S12), three with Guernsey datestamps all prepaid 1d in cash, the other unpaid and charged 2d, two with red "Paid Ship Letter London" datestamps. One with large tape stain, the other three fine. (4).

1841 Entire letter prepaid from Cologne to Guernsey "p. private steamer from Southampton", backstamped red "Ship Letter London" datestamp, a scarce letter from abroad to the islands sent by this route.

1841-43 Entire letters from Jersey (2) and a cover from Stourbridge to Jersey all with Jersey backstamps, the letters from the island prepaid 1d in cash or franked by a 1d red (torn through upon opening) tied by a Maltese Cross, both backstamped "SOUTHAMPTON / SHIP LETTER", the stampless letter also with red "Paid Ship Letter London" datestamp. The cover (letter enclosed) to Jersey franked by a 1d red with red "Paid Ship Letter London" datestamp alongside. (3).

1843 Entire letter prepaid in cash from Guernsey to Trieste sent via Southampton, London and Boulogne with superb red oval framed "P-F" of Guernsey, backstamped at Guernsey and by "SOUTHAMPTON / SHIP-LETTER", red oval "Paid Ship Letter London" datestamp on the front. Fine and scarce. Photo on Page 170. (Image1)

1843-44 1d Pink stationery envelopes (2) and a cover franked 1d all from Guernsey, cancelled by a superb Maltese Cross or "324" (2), all with Guernsey backstamps, two backstamped "SOUTHAMPTON / SHIP LETTER". The 1d Pink Maltese Cross cover with light horizontal fold but still very attractive, the other 1d pink envelope with a few edge faults. (3).