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(in the U.S. Postal Service) the handling of third- and fourth-class mail as first-class upon the payment of a fee.[1925-30]
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special-handling stamp — noun : a stamp indicating payment of a fee for postal special handling … Useful english dictionary
special handling — noun Date: 1928 the handling of parcel post or fourth class mail as first class but not as special delivery matter for an extra fee … New Collegiate Dictionary
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special delivery — A special service that provides preferential handling in dispatch, transportation, and expedited delivery at destination, which includes Sunday and holiday delivery at certain large city post offices. It is available for every mail class except… … Glossary of postal terms
