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I came accross this in my Father-in-Law's collection. It has to be the smallest letter ever sent through the mail. The envelope measures 3 1/4" x 1 7/8". As you can see by the size of the stamp it's VERY SMALL. I though you might like to see a unique cover.  |
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The current minimum size in the United States is 3.5 inches x 5 inches.
A few months ago, I mailed some "homemade" postcards that were really 4x6 index cards that I ran through a laser printer. The postmaster commented that 4x6 index cards work fine, but 3x5 is too small.
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I have a small mourning cover that is nearly that size. When I get back home I'll get it out and scan it. I need to revisit that part of my collection, its been awhile since I've looked at my covers. |
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A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. (The exact & entire wording of the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution) |
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In this day of fully automated processing, they simply can't have things that are too small or too large, the machines can't handle them and allowing off-size materials just slow the process down as someone has to manually cancel, sort, etc. I'm not at all surprised they're not equipped to handle something as small as 3x5. |
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Hi, this little one may get the prize. I received it on the 13th of January 2014, mailed from Southampton Center, England. Please note that the ruler is in centimeters! (because I don't have one in inches)  |
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That much smaller than my smallest Ladies cover which measures 2 3/4" x 1 3/4" Just big enough for the address, most of the CDS and the Scott US #158.  |
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I like (them all actually) that West Chester cancel LittleRiverPhil. Neat! |
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Posted 04/05/2011 8:40 pm
