-----------+---------+---------+----------
From London-- | d. | d. | d.
80 miles and under | 2 | 4 | 8
Above 80 miles | 3 | 6 | 12
To or from Berwick | 3 | 6 | 18
From Berwick within Scotland-- | | |
40 miles and under | 2 | 4 | 8
Above 40 miles | 4 | 8 | 12
To or from Dublin | 6 | 12 | 24
From Dublin within Ireland-- | | |
40 miles and under | 2 | 4 | 8
Above 40 miles | 4 | 8 | 12
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N.B.--There were no cross posts. Between two towns not on the same post
road, however near, letters could circulate only through London, and
whenever a letter passed through London an additional rate was imposed,
e.g. from Bristol to Exeter (less than 80 miles) a letter would be sent
via London and charged two rates for over 80 miles.

1711 (9 ANNE, CAP. 10).

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|Single.|Double.| Ounce.
--------------------------------------------+-------+-------+-------
From London-- | d. | d. | d.
80 miles and under | 3 | 6 | 12
Above 80 miles | 4 | 8 | 16
To Edinburgh | 6 | 12 | 24
To Dublin | 6 | 12 | 24
From Edinburgh within Scotland-- | | |
50 miles and under | 2 | 4 | 8
Above 50 miles and not exceeding 80 miles| 3 | 6 | 12
Above 80 miles | 4 | 8 | 16
From Dublin within Ireland-- | | |
40 miles and under | 2 | 4 | 8
Above 40 miles | 4 | 8 | 16
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The initial charge was raised from 2d. to 3d. The area of the penny post
delivery was therefore restricted to the 10-mile circle from the General
Post Office. Previously, towns within about 20 miles had been served by
the penny post