A716-1942 Guernsey WWII Occupation Cover with Local Pictorial Stamps Multiple

Title:
1942 Guernsey WWII Occupation Cover with Local Pictorial Stamps – Multiple Franking, Postmarked 1942
Category:
> Stamps > Great Britain > Channel Islands > Guernsey (Pre-1952)
Condition:
Used – Original wartime postal cover in fair to good vintage condition. Shows clear 1942 Guernsey postmarks, original address and handwriting, surface wear, fold marks, and light age-related toning consistent with 80+ years of age.
Item Specifics:
Region: Guernsey (Channel Islands)
Era: World War II (German Occupation, 1940–45)
Date: 1942 (postmark visible)
Type: Postal history / cover
Stamps:
3 × 1d Red “Guernsey Postage” (Arms issue)
2 × ½d Green “Guernsey Postage” (Arms issue)
Postmarks: “GUERNSEY 9 FEB 1942” visible
Addressed to: A.J. Roussel Esq., Guernsey
Additional Details: Wartime censorship mark faintly visible; redirected address in red ink; historic local postal usage under occupation.
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Valuation & Pricing
Historical Significance:
Covers from the German Occupation of the Channel Islands (1940–1945) are highly collectible. Local Guernsey issues (½d green and 1d red) are iconic examples of wartime philately.
Estimated Market Value (2025):
Typical retail/collector value: £35–£55 (depending on clarity and completeness)
Valuation for this example (based on visible condition): £40–£45
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Recommended  Listing Price (Buy It Now):
£44.99
Auction Option (if preferred):
Start Price: £19.99
Duration: 7 days
Expected Auction Range: £30–£50
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Description (for listing):
> A genuine WWII postal cover from Guernsey dated 9 February 1942, featuring multiple local occupation issues – 3×1d red and 2×½d green “Guernsey Postage” stamps. These issues were used under German occupation during World War II, making them highly desirable among collectors of wartime and Channel Islands postal history.
The envelope is addressed to A.J. Roussel Esq., with clear Guernsey postmarks and redirected address lines in red ink. It shows minor wear, folds, and light toning appropriate for its age.
A fine and authentic example of Guernsey wartime postal history — ideal for serious philatelists and WWII collectors.
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