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Customs declarations:

(1) and (6) Green label; (3) 1C,

Prohibitions: Packets of pictorial postcards by printed paper

post.

PARCELS

Postage:

Direct or via Singapore

not over 3 lb. 7 lb.

$2.75 $4.05

11 lb.

22 lb.

$6.20

$10.25

Supplemental services available: Insurance, limit $1,600 to same places as for letters, and also Tawau, via direct service; $880 via Singapore.

Customs declarations:

1A.

Note: The direct service is irregular.

NORTHERN RHODESIA

LETTERS

Postage: first oz. 20c.; each additional oz. 15c.

Services available: (1) Green label service, letter and sample post (2) Printed papers (3) Commercial papers, samples, limit 5 lb. (4) Small packets.

Customs declarations: (1) and (4) Green label.

Restrictions apply to the importation of: serums; vaccines.

Plants and seeds;

PARCELS

Postage:

via Mombasa

Customs declarations:

(

not over 3 lb.

7 lb.

11 lb.

$4.50

$7.00

$9.50

None.

Supplemental services available:

1A.

Declarations must bear the actual signature of the sender or his deputy and must show the current value of the finished articles in the open market at the time of despatch.

Prohibitions: Letters; arms, except under permit; bank-notes; bonds and orders payable to bearer; platinum; precious stones; trade spirits; worn clothing for sale; and oilskins and similar oiled goods.

Restrictions apply to importation of: Plants, seeds and fruits; tobacco; vaccines, virus and serums; wireless apparatus.

Address must include the words NORTHERN RHODESIA. Maximum value per parcel: $800.

Packing: Waterproof covers should be used for parcels for places not on the Northern Rhodesia Railway, especially during October to May inclusive.

Compensation is not payable.

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