Guernsey. 1645 and 1662 Legal documents written in French, on vellum, the second with wax seal impressed with the arms of Guernsey and signed by Jean de Quetteville, Bailiff of the Island of Guernsey and Elizee de Sausmarez, Auditor to the Royal Court. (2).

Guernsey. 1592 (Feb 2) Entire letter addressed "To his loving frend Mr Leonard Mesurer in gerensey geeve this", the address panel with some staining and a small central hole but very early and rare, probably the earliest known letter sent within Guernsey. Photo on Page 148. (Image1)

Guernsey. 1687 Entire letter from William Priaulx in Guernsey, written in French, addressed "For his honoured Brother Mr Peter Priaulx att Mr Huntons hous near ye Sugar Loaf in gravell lane in London DD"; and 1734 entire letter from Nicolas Corbin, also written in French, addressed "La Presente Soit Donnee au Sr Jean Corbin Proche du Coudrel a St Piere du Bois Guernesey". The 1687 letter with minor faults and soiling. Two rare early letters, both privately carried. (2). Photo on Page 148. (Image1)

Jersey. 1738 (Sep 7) Entire sent as a free frank, addressed "For the Lady Carteret att Jersey, by the way of Southampton" and signed "W. Bladen", the reverse with fine "PENY / POST / PAID / G / TH" Dockwra handstamp of the London General Office, "7/SE" Bishop Mark and the receivers signature "Edwards", the letter missing but containing the postscript "I am now at Coll Bladens in the country" (who provided the free frank signature), and the date. 2cm tear at upper edge, otherwise largely fine and a rare early free franked letter to Jersey, carried by private ship from Southampton as the post office packet service was not established until 1794.