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 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES Regulations for exe- cution. Limits of weight and size. Preparation of par- cel. REGULATIONS OF EXECUTION FOR THE PARCEL POST AGREEMENT The following detailed Regulations for the Execution of the Parcel Post Agreement have been agreed upon by the Chiefs of the Postal Administrations of the United States of America and the Bahamas. ARTICLE 1 Limits of Weight and Size. 1. The parcels to be exchanged under the provisions of this Agreement may not exceed 22 pounds in weight nor the following dimensions: Greatest length 4 feet, on condition that parcels over 42 inches but not over 44 inches long do not exceed 24 inches in girth; that parcels over 44 inches but not over 46 inches long do not exceed 20 inches in girth; that parcels over 46 inches but not over 48 inches long do not exceed 16 inches in girth; and that parcels up to 31/2 feet in length do not exceed 6 feet in length and girth combined. The limit of weight and maximum dimensions stated above may be changed from time to time by agreement made through corre- spondence. 2. In regard to the exact calculation of the weight and dimen- sions, the indications furnished by the dispatching office will be accepted save in the case of obvious error. ARTICLE 2 Preparationof Parcels. 1. The name and address of the sender and of the addressee must be written legibly and correctly on the parcel itself if possible or on a label or tag securely affixed to the parcel. It is receommended 1 that a duplicate of the address be inserted in every parcel, especially when the use of a tag for the address is ren- dered necessary by the packing or form of the parcel. Parcels on which the name of the sender or of the addressee is indicated merely by initials are not admitted, unless the initials are the adopted trade name of the sender or addressee which is generally understood. Addresses in ordinary pencil are not admitted. However, ad- dresses written in indelible pencil on a previously dampened surface are accepted. 2. Each parcel must be packed in such a manner that the contents are protected over the whole route, and in such a way as to prevent the contents from damaging other parcels or objects or injuring postal agents. The packing must protect the contents sufficiently that, in case of rifling, the traces thereof may be easily discovered. Insured parcels must be closed and securely sealed with wax or otherwise. Ordinary parcels may be sealed at the option of the sender, or careful tying is sufficient as a mode of closing. As a protective measure, either Administration may require that a special imprint or mark of the sender appear on the wax or lead seals closing insured parcels mailed in its service. 1So in original 1482

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