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POSTAGE RATES
Subject to Change; Consult Postmaster
AIR MAIL: 5c. for first oz.
5c. for each additional oz. or fraction
FIRST CLASS: Written matter and matter sealed against inspection
LETTERS...........3c. an ounce or fraction
POST CARDS(Private Mailing 1c. each.
POSTAL CARDS(Government) 1c. each.
SECOND CLASS: Full copies of newspapers, magazines and periodicals. (May be sent Parcel Post if cheaper)
DOMESTIC ....1c. for ea. 2 oz. or fraction.
FOREIGN.......1 1/2c. " " " " " " "[[ditto for for ea. 2 oz. or fraction.]]
THIRD CLASS: Merchandise and printed matter weighing 8 oz. or less.
1 1/2c. for each 2 oz. or fraction.
(Special rate of 1c. for each 2 oz. or fraction for printed books and catalogs of 24 pages or more.)
FOURTH CLASS: (parcel Post) covers matter weighing over 8oz. (except 1st and 2nd class). Zone rates apply.
SPECIAL HANDLING provides a means for securing same fast transit and delivery on fourth class parcels as it is acorded letter mail.
If ordinary postage stamps are used, packages must be endorsed: "SPECIAL HANDLING"
Additional Fee
2 lbs. or less......................10c.
over 2 lbs. and up to 10 lbs........15c.
over 10 lbs.........................20c.
SPECIAL DELIVERY
FIRST CLASS
Additional Fee
up to 2 lbs.........................13c.
over 2 lbs. and up to 10 lbs........20c.
over 10 lbs.........................25c.
OTHER CLASSES(including special handling)
up to 2 lbs.........................17c.
over 2 lbs. and up to 10 lbs........20c.
over 10 lbs.........................35c.
If ordinary postage stamps are used, package or letter must be endorsed:"SPECIAL DELIVERY"
REGISTRY MAIL, FIRST CLASS (Sealed)
Indemnity Fee Indemnity Fee
Up to $5....20c. $300.01--$400...80c.
$5.01--50...25c. 400.01--500....95c.
50.01--75...35c. 500.01--600...1.05
75.01--100..40c. 600.01--700...1.15
100.01--200.55c. 700.01--800...1.20
200.01--300.65c. 800.01--900...1.25
900.01--1000..1.35
Articles not registered full value are surcharged at a special rate according to their value.
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INSURANCE(3rd and 4th Class only)
Value Fee Value Fee
Up to $5....03c. $25.01-$50....15c.
5.01-25.....10c. 50.01-200....25c.
RETURN RECEIPTS: for Insured or Registered Mail Domestic 4c. each. Foreign 5c. each
COLLECT ON DELIVERY MAIL (Fee includes insurance)
Up to $2.50..15c. $50.01-$100..50c.
2.51-5.......20c. 100.01-150...55c.
5.01-25......30c. 150.01-200...60c.
25.01-50.....40c.
SEALED PACKAGES
Third and fourth class matter may be closed against inspection when wrapper bears authorized printed indicia. If sealed without indicia, parcels are subject to first class rate.
SIZE OF PARCEL POST PACKAGES
parcels must not exceed 100 inches in length and girth combined. For parcels measuring more than 84 inches but not more than 100 inches in length and girth combined, the minumum charge shall be the rate for a 10 pound parcel. The maximum weight limit is 70 pounds to all zones.
FEES FOR MONEY ORDERS
Under $2.50..............................06 cents
Over 2.50 and not over $5.00............08 "[[ditto for cents]]
" 5.00 " " "[[ditto for and not over]] 10.00............11 "[[ditto for cents]]
" 10.00 " " "[[ditto for and not over]] 20.00............13 "[[ditto for cents]]
" 20.00 " " "[[ditto for and not over]] 40.00............15 "[[ditto for cents]]
" 40.00 " " "[[ditto for and not over]] 60.00............18 "[[ditto for cents]]
" 60.00 " " "[[ditto for and not over]] 80.00............20 "[[ditto for cents]]
" 80.00 " " "[[ditto for and not over]] 100.00...........22 "[[ditto for cents]]
No money order issued for more than $100
REFORWARDING
Letters, post cards and other first class mail may be reforwared without extra postage. Other matter requires a new prepayment of postage.
FOREIGN
Letter postage for all foreign countries in the following list is 3c. per oz., Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Equador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Newfoundland, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Salvador, Spain and Colonies, Uruguay and Venezuela.
The letter rate to all foreign countries not in the abovelist[[sic]] is 5c. for the first oz. or fraction and 3c. for each additional oz. or fraction. This includes the following: Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Guiana, British Honduras, Cayman Islands, Cook Islands, Europe, New Zealand, Tobago, Trinidad, and Windward Islands.
REGISTRY
For all foreign letters, 15c. in addition to postage. For rates on other classes of foreign mail, inquire at post office.
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