§ 144.3 Content of permit imprints. Permit imprints must show: (a) For first-class mail. City and State; date (hour may be included with date if mailing is made in time to be dispatched at that hour); the words "First-Class Mail" and "Paid" with the amount of postage; and the permit number. Exception: The date may be omitted from any mail when sender so desires. (b) For second-, third-, and fourthclass mail. Same as first-class, except the date and the words "First-Class Mail" are omitted. The amount of postage may be omitted on matter mailed at bulk third-class pound rates, but should be included when it is known the per-piece rates will apply. [26 F.R. 11566, Dec. 6, 1961, as amended at 28 F.R. 1473, Feb. 15, 1963. Redesignated at 31 F.R. 15350, Dec. 8, 1966] § 144.4 Form of permit imprints. Permit imprints must be prepared in one of the forms illustrated. The addition of extraneous matter is not permitted. [31 F.R. 3119, Feb. 25, 1966. Redesignated at 31 F.R. 15350, Dec. 6, 1966] BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE 2% C PAID New York, NY Permit No 1 Nonprofit Organization U.S. POSTAGE 1/4 C PAID New York, NY Permit No. 1 (2) Second- and third-class mail. 300 pieces of identical matter, except 50 pounds or 200 pieces of identical thirdclass bulk mail. (See parts 126 and 134 of this chapter.) (3) Fourth-class mail. 250 pieces of identical matter. (4) International mail. See. § 221.2 (b) (2) of this chapter. 300 pieces of identical matter. (b) Exceptions to minimum quantities. When any mailing consists of less than the required minimum, enter an explanation on the Mailing Statement, Form 3602 "Statement of mailing of matter with Permit Imprints". Exceptions may be made for the following reasons only: (1) First-class mail. Occasional exception for a mailer whose total daily mailings are not much more than 300 but who, to cooperate with the post office, presents a portion of his mailings early in the day. (2) All classes of mail. When a large mailing extends over two or more consecutive days and the last deposit, made to complete the mailing, is less than the minimum. The (c) Preparation for mailing. mailer must arrange all pieces with the address side facing the same way. It is recommended that the mailer separate the pieces to the finest extent possible in the manner prescribed by §§ 126.3(b) and 134.4 (c) of this chapter. Each class of mail must be separately presented with a separate Mailing Statement, Form 3602. Fourth-class mailings on which postage is paid at different zone rates must be separated according to the postage paid on each piece. (d) Place of mailing. Deposit mail at the post office that issued the permit or at a station or branch designated by the postmaster. (e) Mailing statement. Prepare and sign a Mailing Statement, Form 3602, for each mailing. The statement must be prepared by typewriter, ink, or indelible pencil to show the sender's address, permit number, class of mail, number of pieces in the mailing, and weight of single piece. For third-class bulk mailings, additional information required by the Mailing Statement must be shown. If a receipt is desired, present a duplicate copy of Form 3602, which will be initialed by the accepting employee after verification and returned to the mailer. (f) Payment of postage.-(1) Prepayment in full required. The mailer must pay for each mailing when it is presented at the post office, or make an advance deposit of enough to cover more than one mailing. Payments for postage or deposits must be made at points designated by the postmaster. These payments will not be accepted by employees handling the mail. Advance deposits may be made by mail. When the deposit becomes less than enough to pay for an entire mailing, an additional amount must be deposited before any mailings are made. The postmaster will furnish a receipt for each payment on Form 3544. Credit for postage is not allowed. Postage on a mailing must be paid by only one method; that is, postage may not be paid partly in money and partly by postage stamps, except as provided in subparagraph (2) of this paragraph. Whenever the computation of postage results in a fraction of a cent in the total, the next higher even cent must be paid. (2) Fractional postage on meter mailings. The mailer must pay fractional postage in cash as provided in subparagraph (1) of this paragraph when the meter stamps do not fully pay the minimum per piece charge on bulk thirdclass mailings. The postmaster will issue a permit under which such payments shall be recorded separately from payments made for regular permit imprint mailings. A separate application fee (see § 144.1 (a) of this chapter) must be paid for the permit to pay fractional postage payments in cash. A statement on Form 3602 for the cash portion (see paragraph (e) of this section) and a statement on Form 3602-PC for the meter payment portion (see § 134.4(b) (4) (ii) of this chapter) shall be filed by the mailer. (g) Post office computation of postage (1) Random samples. Enough pieces will be selected at random from the entire lot to determine whether the whole mailing consists of identical pieces. (2) Weight of single piece. Determine the exact weight of a single piece and the amount of postage required. When scales do not show exact weight of a single piece, weigh enough pieces to balance beam and divide total weight by number weighed. Example: 20 pieces weigh exactly 31⁄2 ounces. 3.5 20 0.175 ounce. (3) Total number of pieces. Ascertain the total number of pieces by one of the following methods. (i) Find the total weight in pounds, exclusive of tare. (For definition of tare see subparagraph (5) of this paragraph.) Reduce the pounds to ounces and divide 1,360 × 16+10=21,770. 145.3 Weight of 100 pieces: 0.175 X 100=17.5. 21,770÷17.5=1,244. 145.4 145.5 1,244 × 100=124,400 pieces. (4) Agreement with mailing statement. The result of either of these methods of computation should agree with the number of pieces shown on the statement of mailing. If they do not agree the matter will be taken up with the mailer and, if necessary, further examination and verification will be made. (5) Tare. Tare includes sacks, cartons or other containers, hand trucks, skids, or similar pieces of equipment upon which the mail may be placed during the weighing operation. The standard weights for new sacks are 3 pounds, 7 ounces for a No. 1 size; 2 pounds, 8 ounces for a No. 2 size; and 1 pound, 12 ounces for a No. 3 size. [26 F.R. 11567, Dec. 6, 1961, as amended at 27 F.R. 9058, Sept. 12, 1962; 28 F.R. 1474, Feb. 15, 1963; 31 F.R. 3119, Feb. 25, 1966; 31 F.R. 11144, Aug. 23, 1966. Redesignated at 31 F.R. 15350, Dec. 8, 1966] § 144.6 Additional services. Postage may be paid by means of permit imprints on matter which is entitled to be registered or sent as certified, insured, or COD mail. [26 F.R. 11567, Dec. 6, 1961. Redesignated at 31 F.R. 15350, Dec. 8, 1966] PART 145-PHILATELY Commemorative stamps. The philatelic sales unit. New stamp issues. Cancellations for philatelic purposes. 145.6 Stamp exhibits. 145.7 Stamp publication. AUTHORITY: The provisions of this Part 145 issued under 5 U.S.C. 301, 39 U.S.C. 501. SOURCE: The provisions of this Part 145 appear at 31 F.R. 13857, Oct. 28, 1966, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 31 F.R. 15350, Dec. 8, 1966. § 145.1 Commemorative stamps. (a) Description. Commemorative stamps are postage stamps issued in limited quantities to focus attention on historical places, events, or personages. Widespread use of these stamps by the American public is encouraged by the Department in order that our ideals, progress, and heritage, as reflected in our stamps, are carried throughout the world. They do not displace regular stamps of like denomination, but are provided on request, if available. (b) Commemorative stamp supplies. Postmasters shall carefully evaluate the philatelic demand for new stamps and shall forward a separate requisition for stock needed in addition to the automatic distribution in accordance with notices which appear in the Postal Bulletin, so that ample supplies will be available at all post offices on the day following official first-day sale. Accountable paper depositories shall make certain less-thanbulk quantities of stamps are supplied to post offices in time to permit sales the day after the official first-day sale. (c) Sale of commemorative stamps. Commemorative stamps will be sold to meet the public demand until supply is exhausted, as follows: (1) Window service. In post offices where full or part-time philatelic window service is provided, the sale of plate numbers and marginal markings shall be restricted according to the instructions outlined by the Philatelic Sales Unit. When notice is published in Postal Bulletin of removal of a stamp from sale in the Philatelic Sales Unit, the item will be immediately withdrawn from the philatelic window of post offices and the stock sold for regular postage purposes. (2) Plate number blocks. Plate number blocks are the stamps (usually requested in blocks of four) located on one corner of a sheet of stamps with a plate number printed on the margin. Stamp clerks must not remove plate number blocks in advance from a large number of sheets for the benefit of individual purchasers. Plate blocks may be laid aside, however, as sheets are broken for regular sale purposes and may be sold as an accommodation to local stamp collectors. (3) Outside sales of commemorative stamps. Postmasters shall not accept mail orders for postage stamps from patrons outside the limits of the area served by their post office, and any such requests shall be returned to the sender calling attention to the services provided by the Philatelic Sales Unit, City Post Office, Washington, D.C. 20013. § 145.2 The philatelic sales unit. (a) Establishment and purpose. The Philatelic Unit was established on November 25, 1921, to make available to stamp collectors U.S. postage stamps of selected quality. Stamps sold by the Unit have been selected for good centering and are the best available. (b) Stamps available. In addition to stamps of the ordinary series, the Unit has for sale commemorative, airmail, special delivery, and migratory-bird hunting stamps. To obtain a list of items available for sale, patrons should send a self-addressed stamped envelope and a request to the Philatelic Sales Unit, City Post Office, Washington, D.C. 20013. The list is revised when a new stamp is announced or an old one withdrawn. (c) Order for stamps. All stamps are for sale at face value plus postage and handling charges listed below, for mail orders where domestic rates apply: $0.50 1.00 1.50 2.50 3.50 6.50 16.50 22.50 1 to 500 stamps--- 1 Plus 20 cents per 1,000 stamps over 80,000. A flat charge of 75 cents will be made on each order for registration, regardless of value of shipment, where this protection is desired. All mail orders will be returned by official mail, and postage stamps will not be affixed to covering envelopes. Address orders to Philatelic Sales Unit, City Post Office, Washington, D.C. 20013. (d) Remittance. Remittance should be by money order, cashier's check, or certified check payable to Philatelic Sales Unit. Postage stamps and foreign or mutilated money are not acceptable. When cash is sent, it is suggested that the letter be registered. § 145.3 New stamp issues. of new (a) Notification. Issuance stamps is announced by notices displayed in the lobbies of post offices, in the Postal Bulletin, and through the press and philatelic periodicals. (b) First-day sale. A post office selected because of some historical connection with the person or event commemorated is authorized to have exclusive sale of a new stamp on its first day of sale. All other post offices may sell the stamp the following day. (c) First-day covers. (1) First-day covers are envelopes bearing a new stamp (2) Cover envelopes should be of ordinary letter size and each must be properly addressed. Place an enclosure of postal-card thickness in each envelope, and either turn in the flap or seal it. Endorse the envelope, enclosing the covers to the postmaster, "First-Day Covers." Put a pencil notation in the upper right corner of each cover to show the number of postage stamps to be stuck there. (3) With orders for first-day covers, do not include requests for uncanceled stamps. (4) The Philatelic Sales Unit does not service first-day covers. § 145.4 Cancellations for philatelic pur poses. (a) How stamps are canceled. Postmasters will cooperate with stamp collectors by furnishing clean and legible postmarks. They will give special attention to mail bearing an endorsement that it is of philatelic value or to a request for a light cancellation. Stamps must be canceled sufficiently to protect the postal revenue, but this should be accomplished without excessive defacement and with a minimum number of impressions. (b) Plain cards or slips of paper. Postmarks will not be placed on plain slips of paper or plain cards submitted for philatelic or other purposes. (c) Picture post cards (maximum cards). Picture post cards with the stamp stuck on the face of the card rather than on the address side are known as maximum cards. Postmasters may cancel these cards and hand them back to the person presenting them. Maximum cards are considered to be collectors' items and must be given special care in canceling. (d) Preparation requirements. Post cards, postal cards, and envelopes submitted for philatelic or other purposes must bear complete addresses, and postage at the applicable rate, to be post |