Great Britain 1842 Guernsey Ship Letter Rhodesia and Nyasaland stamps die proof in blue-black and

die proof in blue-black and red-brown on wove (95x62mm)

due to thumb pain in his right

Exceptionally rare as one of only two possible with this combination of varieties

Diana Spencer"

A difficult stamp to find in such pristine condition

Great Britain 1842 Guernsey Ship Letter Rhodesia and Nyasaland stamps die proof in blue-black andGreat Britain 1842 Guernsey Ship Letter. Handstamps England Guernsey 1842 entire to London, rated "2 8" and showing, on reverse, fine Guernsey double arc date stamp (20. 4) and very fine step type "guernsey ship letter" (Type S. 4) with large part red arrival datestamp alongside. Almost certainly the finest known example of this very rare handstamp. A rare piece of early Channel Islands postal history. Provenance: Ex The Peter Stone Collection of