| Sterling | Currency | |
|---|---|---|
| For a single volume,
i.e., Book, Magazine, Review, or Pamphlet, not exceeding half lb. in weight | 6d. | Equal to 7½d. |
| For a single volume, &c., exceeding half lb. and not exceeding one lb. | 1s. | Equal to 1s. 3d. |
| For a single volume, &c., exceeding one lb. and not exceeding two lbs. | 2s. | Equal to 2s. 6d. |
| For a single volume, &c., exceeding two lbs. and not exceeding three lbs. | 3s. | Equal to 3s. 9d. |
The above charge must always be pre-paid, on printed Books, &c., &c., sent to the United Kingdom under this Regulation, at the time of posting in Canada; and the pre-payment must be made in money, and cannot be taken in Canada Postage Stamps.
Postmasters, as with pre-paid Letters for England must rate the Books, &c., posted under this Regulation, in red ink, with both the sterling rate and its equivalent in currency, ...—thus, a Book, &c., weighing 3½ pounds, will be rated:—
"Paid 4s. sterling—equal to 5s. currency."
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JAMES MORRIS, Post Master General.
The Department Circular No. 5, published from Toronto on 20th June, 1851, contains but one paragraph of interest to us.
Post Masters are informed that the transfer of the Post Office in the Provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to Provincial control, will take place on the 6th July next, and that from that date the uniform rate of 3d. per ½ ounce will form the sole charge on a Letter transmitted between any place in Canada and any place in New Brunswick, or Nova Scotia. Pre-payment will be optional.
On the 30th August, 1851, the Canadian Parliament passed an Act to Amend the Post Office Act. The only section of any particular interest to us is the following:—