Postal_Guide_1939 — Page 27

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INLAND POST

The limits of size are 2 feet in length, 18 inches in width, and 18 inches in depth; or if it is made up in the form of a roll, the length plus twice the diameter should not exceed 3 feet 3 inches and the greatest dimension should not exceed 2 feet 8 inches.

A packet should:

1. Consist only of articles as described above for the use of the blind, and may not contain any communication, either in writing or printing in ordinary type, except (a) a title, date of publication, serial number, names and addresses of printer, publisher, or manufacturer, price and table of contents of a book or paper, or any key to, or instructions for the use of the special type or of any enclosed article; and (b) a printed label for the return of the packet, Be posted either without a cover, or in a cover which can be easily removed for the purpose of examination; and

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Bear on the outside the indication Articles for the Blind and the written or printed name and address of the sender. The use of a printed label with the necessary indication is recom- mended.

If these conditions are not fulfilled, the packet will either be charged as an insufficiently paid printed paper or letter. A packet, if posted unpaid, is charged on delivery with double postage; if posted underpaid, with double the amount of deficiency.

Business Reply Cards and Envelopes

The Business Reply Card and Envelope system enables a person to obtain transmission through the local post without prepayment of postage, of envelopes and cards addressed to himself which he may distribute enclosed with advertising or other matter.

A person desiring the facilities afforded by the Business Reply Card and Envelope System must first obtain a permit from the Postmaster General:

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