The Development of Rates of Postage Part 26

1796 (37 GEO. III, CAP. 18).

Within England, Wales, and Berwick-- For a Single Letter.

Not exceeding 15 miles 3d.

From 15 to 30 miles 4d.

" 30 to 60 " 5d.

" 60 to 100 " 6d.

" 100 to 150 " 7d.

Over 150 miles 8d.

Within Scotland--

In addition to existing rates 1d.

1801 (41 GEO. III, CAP. 7).

Within Great Britain-- Not exceeding 15 miles 3d.

15 to 30 miles 4d.

30 to 50 " 5d.

50 to 80 " 6d.

80 to 120 " 7d.

120 to 170 " 8d.

170 to 230 " 9d.

230 to 300 " 10d.

For every 100 miles above 300 1d.

1805 (45 GEO. III, CAP. 11).

Within Great Britain, in addition to existing rates--

1d. for a single letter 2d. " double "

3d. " triple "

4d. " an ounce letter.

1812 (52 GEO. III, CAP. 88).

Within Great Britain-- For a single Letter.

Not exceeding 15 miles 4d.

Above 15 but not exceeding 20 miles 5d.

" 20 " " 30 " 6d.

" 30 " " 50 " 7d.

" 50 " " 80 " 8d.

" 80 " " 120 " 9d.

" 120 " " 170 " 10d.

" 170 " " 230 " 11d.

" 230 " " 300 " 12d.

" 300 " " 400 " 13d.

" 400 " " 500 " 14d.

" 500 " " 600 " 15d.

" 600 " " 700 " 16d.

" 700 miles 17d.

These rates were re-enacted by I Vict., cap. 34, -- 3. The usual increased charges for double, treble, and ounce letters applied throughout. Additional rates were charged in respect of conveyance by packet boat, e.g. for a single letter between Holyhead and Dublin, 2d.; in respect of Menai Bridge, 1d.; in respect of Conway Bridge, 1d.; and in respect of any letter conveyed in Scotland by a mail carriage with more than two wheels, 1/2d. (See 1 Vict., cap. 34, ---- 3, 5, 6 and 7).[674]

By 2 and 3 Vict., cap. 52, the Treasury was empowered to regulate rates of postage, and subsequent changes have been made by Treasury Warrant.

1840.

Not exceeding 1/2 ounce (uniform rate 1d.

irrespective of distance of transmission).

" 1 ounce ( " " " ). 2d.

For each additional ounce, or fraction of an ounce, 2d.

1865.

Rate for letters exceeding 1 ounce in weight reduced to 1d. for each 1/2 ounce, or fraction of 1/2 ounce, after the first ounce.

1871.

Not exceeding 1 ounce 1d.

" 2 ounces 1-1/2d.

For every additional 2 ounces or fraction of 2 ounces up to 12 ounces, 1/2d.

For letters exceeding 12 ounces in weight, 1d. per ounce, including the first ounce.

1885.

Rate of 1/2d. per ounce after the second ounce continued without limit.

1897.

Not exceeding 4 ounces 1d.

For every 2 ounces, or fraction of 2 ounces, thereafter, 1/2d.

1915.

Not exceeding 1 ounce 1d.

" 2 ounces 2d.

For every 2 ounces, or fraction of 2 ounces, thereafter, 1/2d.