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POSTAL INFORMATION

FIRST CLASS • Letters and all matter wholly or partly in writing whether sealed or unsealed; also all matter sealed or otherwise closed against inspection. Rate 3 cents for each ounce or fraction thereof.

Post cards and postal cards 1 cent each.

Double post cards 2 cents each—1 cent on each portion.

SECOND CLASS • Newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals containing notice of second-class entry 1 cent for each 2 ounces.

THIRD CLASS • (Limit 8 ounces) Circulars and other miscellaneous printed matter, also merchandise, 1½ cents for each 2 ounces. Books (including catalogs) of 24 pages or more, seeds, cuttings, bulbs, roots, scions, and plants, 1 cent for each 2 ounces. Note: Inquire at Post Office regarding Special Book Rate which is in force.

FOURTH CLASS • (Over 8 ounces) Merchandise and all other mailable matter not in first or second class. The limit of weight of fourth class matter is 70 pounds for all zones. Parcels must not exceed in size 100 inches in length and girth combined. On parcels measuring more than 84 inches but not more than 100 inches in length and girth combined the minimum charge shall be the rate for a 10-pound parcel.

PARCEL POST RATES

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| Zone | Pounds in Weight |
| --- | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| Local | .08 | .09 | .09 | .10 | .10 |.11 | .11 | .12 | .12 | .13 | .13 | .14 | .14 | .15 | .15 | .16 | .16 | .17 | .17 |
| 1 & 2 | .09 | .11 | .12 | .13 | .14 |.15 | .16 | .17 | .18 | .19 | .20 | .22 | .23 | .24 | .25 | .26 | .27 | .28 | .29 |
| 3 | .10 | .12 | .14 | .16 | .18 |.20 | .22 | .24 | .26 | .28 | .30 | .32 | .34 | .36 | .38 | .40 | .42 | .44 | .46 |
| 4 | .11 | .15 | .18 | .22 | .25 |.29 | .32 | .36 | .39 | .43 | .46 | .50 | .54 | .58 | .61 | .65 | .68 | .72 | .75 |
| 5 | .12 | .18 | .23 | .28 | .34 |.39 | .44 | .50 | .56 | .61 | .66 | .72 | .77 | .82 | .89 | .94 | .99 | 1.05 | 1.10 |
| 6 | .13 | .20 | .27 | .34 | .41 |.48 | .56 | .63 | .70 | .77 | .84 | .92 | .99 | 1.06 | 1.13 | 1.21 | 1.28 | 1.35 | 1.42 |
| 7 | .15 | .24 | .33 | .42 | .52 |.61 | .70 | .79 | .89 | .98 | 1.07 | 1.16 | 1.26 | 1.35 | 1.44 | 1.53 | 1.63 | 1.72 | 1.81 |
| 8 | .16 | .27 | .38 | .49 | .61 |.72 | .83 | .95 | 1.06 | 1.17 | 1.29 | 1.40 | 1.51 | 1.63 | 1.74 | 1.85 | 1.97 | 2.08 | 2.19 |

On parcels collected on rural routes and indorsed by the mailer "Mailed on rural route" deduct from the above table 2 cents for first pound for any package mailed to address within local zone and 3 cents from first pound for any other zone.

NOTE • Inquire at Post Office for rates on weights not shown in above table and for rates and instructions on shipment of parcel post outside of the United States.

RETURN ADDRESS must be indorsed on all parcel post matter and should be on all mail matter. ZONE NUMBER of addressee should be given when necessary.

SPECIAL DELIVERY •
Rates on First Class Mail:
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| --- | ---|
| 2 lbs. or less | 13c |
| 2 lbs. to 10 lbs. | 20c |
| Over 10 lbs. | 25c |

Rates on all other classes:
| --- | --- |
| 2 lbs. or less | 17c |
| 2 to 10 lbs. | 25c |
| Over 10 lbs. | 35c |

All Special Delivery mail must be so indorsed. Special Delivery includes Special Handling. Both are accorded same treatment as first class mail.

SPECIAL HANDLING RATES • Service applies only to Fourth Class Mail (Parcel

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POSTAL INFORMATION

Post) and the words "Special Handling" must be placed on the wrapper. Special Handling does not include Special Delivery.

[[2 Column Table]]
| --- | --- |
| 2 lbs. or less | 10c |
| 2 to 10 lbs. | 15c |
| Over 10 lbs. | 20c |

REGISTERED MAIL • The minimum registration fee is 20 cents for valuation not to exceed $5.00. The fee graduates according to value up to $1.35 for valuation up to $1,000.00. Actual value must be declared and fee paid on actual value.

INSURANCE • Insurance fees are as follows:

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Valuation up to $5.00 | 3c | From $25.01 to $50.00 | 15c |
| From $5.01 to $25.00 | 10c | From $50.01 up to $200.00 | 25c |

ALL MAIL RATES AND REGULATIONS

WHAT CAN BE MAILED • Any matter acceptable in the regular mails unless liable to damage from freezing.

WHERE TO MAIL • Air Mail should be deposited in Post Office or boxes designated for such mail to insure dispatch. Inquire at Post Office for information as to time of dispatch to Air Field.

SPECIAL STAMPS • The public is urged to use the special Air Mail stamps, but ordinary postage may be used. Air Mail and Special Delivery stamps are not accepted for other than use specified. 

SPECIAL ENVELOPES • Ordinary envelopes may be used, but they must be marked "Air Mail" above the address. The Post Office has authorized and recommends specially printed envelopes bearing distinctive markings to insure proper handling at terminals, especially when a portion of the letter's journey is made by rail. NOTE • Special air mail envelopes must not be used for other than air mail.

RATES OF POSTAGE • The Air Mail postage rate is 5 cents for each ounce or fraction thereof regardless of distance, provided the point of destination is in the United States. This includes all necessary rail transportation to or from Post Offices not located on Air Mail routes. For Air Mail and other mail rates (non-domestic) inquire at Post Office for information.

AIR MAIL TO ARMED SERVICES PERSONNEL OVERSEAS • Air Mail addressed to a member of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, c/o the Postmaster at New York City, San Francisco, New Orleans, Miami, Presque Isle (Me.), Seattle and Minneapolis should be prepaid at the rate of 6c per ½ ounce.

LIMIT OF WEIGHT AND SIZE • Weight limit, 70 lbs. Size limit, 100 inches in length and girth combined. Parcels over 84 inches in length and girth combined require postage at minimum rate of a 10-lb. parcel. (For domestic points only.)

SEALING • All mail carried by Air Mail should be sealed.

REGISTRATION • Permitted at same rate as ordinary mail.

INSURANCE • Permitted on fourth class matter at same rates as ordinary mail. Parcels must be sealed and bear notation: POSTMASTER: This package may be opened for inspection.

C.O.D. MAIL • The usual C.O.D. rates apply.

SPECIAL DELIVERY • The regular fee is required in addition to Air Mail postage when Special Delivery is desired. This service is of special value where mail arrives at destination in the afternoon.

SPECIAL HANDLING • This service does not apply to Air Mail.