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folds of the envelope. An envelope with a black or coloured border or a transparent
panel must not be used. The make up of every letter must be such that its contents
cannot be got at without e:-.i.ernal and visible damage to the envelope or the seals.
Space must be left between the postage stamps on it and between the postal labels,
if any, so that they cannot serve to hide injuries to the envelope. They must not be
folded over the two sides of the envelope so as t.o cover the edge.
No labels may be affixed except those of the postal service. If the packet is tied
round with a string or tape, a seal must he placed on the ends where they are tied. The
seals on an ordinary envelope should be placed as shown below:

In the case of a long e!IVelope with a seam down the centre, the seam should be secured
with seals placed not more than 3 inches apart.

INSURED PARCELS: SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Parcels can be insured for transmission to the countries against the names of which
a limit of insured value is shown on pages 53 to 101. The general limit of insurance is
£400, but in some countries lower limits are in force and these are specially indicated
in the summary together with any other limitations of the servire.

Packing a.nd Ma.ke-up
PAcKING. Every insured parcel must be substantially packed with due regard to
the natnre of the contents and the length of the journey.
SEALING. Every insured parcel must be sealed, (see page 41) in such a way that it
cannot be opened without either breaking the seal or leaving obvious traces of violation.
Each join or loose flap of the covering of a parcel must be sealed; and, if string be used
in packing, a seal must be placed on the ends of the string where they are tied.
It is recommended that when possible the impression of the seai used on a ]Jarcel should
be made on the cotmle1joil of th ~ despatch nol.e if one is used. Labels of any kind and
postage stamps must be so spaced that they cannot conceal injuries to the cover; they
must not be folded over two sides of the parcel so as to hide the edge.
Adhesive sealing tape or gummed paper are not regarded as adequate substitutes for
wax, lead or steel seals, but mav be used to supplement them, provided that wax seals
are also placed partly on the tape or gummed paper and partly on the cover of the parcel,
in such a way that the tape or gummed paper could not be removed without breaking
the seals. Labels of any kind and postage stamps must be so spaced that they cannot
conceal injuries to the cover; they must not be folded over two sides of the parcel so as
to bide the edge.
PARCELS CONTAINING Con.;, BULUON OR JEWELLERY. A parcel containing coin,
bullion or jewellery sent to any place, to which the insurance service extends, must be
insured for at least part of its value. Every such parcel must be enclosed in a strong box
or case (measuring, if the contents are jewellery exceeding £ 100 in value, at least :3 feet
6 inches in length and girth combined), must be sewn up or otherwise fastened in a wrap-
per of linen, can vas, strong paper or other substantial material and must have the address
written on its actual covering. The seals must he placed along th e ecl~es of each join
or loose flap at distances of not more than 3 inches.
DEFINITION OF JEWELLERY. For the purpose of these regulations the term jewdlery
means:
Gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals in a manufactured state, that is
a state in which value is added to the raw material by skilled workmanship; and in this
definition are included any coins used or designed for purposes of ornament: diamonds
and precious stones;