The third class rate for printed circulars and miscellaneous matter was extended to cards as well. It was one-and-one-half cents per two ounces from April 15, 1925 until January 1, 1949.

This card bears a tied Christmas seal from 1939, but the mailing date is unreadable. Such seals are normally allowed on the front of the envelope only in December.

Military personnel on active duty were allowed to send third class mail at domestic rates. This card was sent from the 4th Regiment of the U.S. Marine Corps on duty in Shanghai in 1939.

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