Fifty pounds is the weight limit for local delivery. These rates are 5 cents for the first pound and 1 cent additional for each 2 pounds or fraction thereof; they apply to any parcel-post matter that does not go beyond the jurisdiction of the mailing office.
First and second zone parcel-post rates
| Pounds | Postage | Pounds | Postage | Pounds | Postage | Pounds | Postage | Pounds | Postage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cents | Cents | Cents | Cents | Cents | |||||
| 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 31 | 35 | 41 | 45 |
| 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 32 | 36 | 42 | 46 |
| 3 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 33 | 37 | 43 | 47 |
| 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 28 | 34 | 38 | 44 | 48 |
| 5 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 35 | 39 | 45 | 49 |
| 6 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 30 | 36 | 40 | 46 | 50 |
| 7 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 27 | 31 | 37 | 41 | 47 | 51 |
| 8 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 38 | 42 | 48 | 52 |
| 9 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 33 | 39 | 43 | 49 | 53 |
| 10 | 14 | 20 | 24 | 30 | 34 | 40 | 44 | 50 | 54 |
The weight limit within the first and second zones is 50 pounds. These rates apply to all points within the first and second zones, as there is no difference in rates between these two zones. A simple rule to determine the postage on any parcel not going beyond the second zone is to add 4 to the number of pounds, and the resulting number is the postage required in cents. Example: A parcel weighs 13 pounds and 11 ounces; this will require postage on 14 pounds (as any fraction of a pound is considered a full pound); 14 + 4 = 18 cents postage.
The weight limit for the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth zones is 20 pounds. Any information desired in regard to rates, zones, and other postal matters can be obtained from any post office.
Measurement Limits for Parcel-Post Mail Matter
In addition to the weight limits shown in connection with the foregoing postage tables there is a measurement limit, which is the same for all zones. This limit is that the girth (measurement around) and the length added must not exceed 84 inches. For example, a parcel 12 inches square (48 inches around) and 36 inches long would be just up to the limit, as would also a parcel 15 inches square (60 inches around) and 24 inches long. A parcel cubical in shape and 14 inches in each dimension would measure 56 inches around, and to this would be added 14 inches for length, making 70 inches, or 14 inches less than the limit.
Receipt, Insuring and C. O. D.
If desired, a receipt can be procured from the postmaster acknowledging the mailing of a parcel on the payment of 1 cent. For 3 cents a parcel may be insured against loss if not valued at more than $5.
A parcel may be sent collect on delivery for 10 cents. This also insures it for actual value not exceeding $50.