1. Letters, letter-cards and post-cards ..

Five pence for the first ounce or part of an ounce and Three pence for each additional ounce or part of an ounce

2. Newspapers and periodicals registered at a General Post Office and posted by—

In respect of the articles posted by any one person at any one time—

(a) the proprietors thereof to bona fide subscribers, and to newsvendors and agents for the purpose of sale; and

(a) where the articles are posted not later than the twenty-ninth day of February, One thousand nine hundred and sixty—Two pence halfpenny per eight ounces or part of eight ounces; and

(b) newsvendors and agents to bona fide subscribers, and to other newsvendors and agents for the purpose of sale,

without limitation as to the number contained in each addressed wrapper

(b) where the articles are posted after that date—Five pence per twelve ounces or part of twelve ounces.

on the aggregate weight of the articles

3. Books registered at a General Post Office and periodicals and newspapers registered at a General Post Office and posted otherwise than as specified in the last preceding item, subject to compliance with the regulations

Five pence per eight ounces or part of eight ounces

4. Articles (other than parcels) not comprised within items 1, 2 and 3

Five pence for the first four ounces or part of four ounces and Three pence for each additional four ounces or part of four ounces ”.