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IMPERIAL AND FOREIGN POST

value because of the cost of preparation (for example plans, estimates, or contracts), may not be insured for an amount exceeding the cost of replacing them in case of loss. Over-insurance is an obstacle to compensation.

INSURANCE FEES

The fees for insurance, are as follows:

Fee

Limit of Compensation

$

.50

300

1.00

600

1.50

900

2.00

1200

2.50

1500

3.00

1800

3.50

2100

4.00

2400

4.50

2700

5.00

3000

ADVICE OF DELIVERY

The sender of an insured letter, box or parcel may obtain an advice of its delivery on application at the office of posting, either at the time of posting or subse- quently. A fee of 25 cents must be paid by stamps affixed by the sender to a form provided for the pur- pose. Enquiry as to the loss or non-delivery of an insured letter, box or parcel must also be accompanied by a fee of 25 cents, unless the sender has already paid the special fee for an advice of delivery. If it is found that the postal service is in fault, the enquiry fee is refunded.

SPECIAL REGULATIONS

The following paragraphs show the special regula- tions for each service.

INSURED LETTERS

Insured letters may be sent to the countries shown as participating in the service in the table on pages 125 to 215 insured up to the maximum indicated.