PHILATELIC CORRESPONDENCE
Postmarking correspondence in Argentines Antarctic Stations
People interested in postmarking their correspondence in Argentines Antarctic Stations must follow instructions below:
RADIO POST OFFICES - ARGENTINE ANTARCTIC
- BASE ORCADAS
- BASE SAN MARTÍN
- BASE ESPERANZA
- BASE JUBANY
- BASE MARAMBIO
- BASE BELGRANO II
- ROMPEHIELOS ARA ALMIRANTE IRIZAR
PERIOD FOR RECEIPT OF CORRESPONDENCE
January 2 to October 30 every year.
TYPE OF CORRESPONDENCE
Postcards and letters may be sent as ordinary correspondence. On the back of each envelope, the sender must write his/her first name, last name and address clearly. On the lower angle the sender must specify the icebreaker he/she selected for delivery. Envelopes should ideally have standard formats, and much space should be free on the front for postmarking and other marks. Correo Argentino has especially illustrated envelopes featuring the Almírante Irizar Icebreaker, valued at $ 0,30.
(76 K)
Commemorative Souvenir Sheet of the centenary of the Swedish
Scientific Expedition Rescue. First day of issue: October 18th., 2003
FRANKING
The rates applied will be in accordance with the fees in effect for each item’s destination. Argentine residents must send pre-franked envelopes. Residents abroad must send, together with their correspondence, one (1) International Reply Coupon per item.
IMPORTANT:
Once the envelopes have been prepared, place them inside another envelope to guarantee their integrity. Then send them to:
Gerencia de Sellos Postales y Filatelia
Casilla de Correo 4224, Correo Central, C1000WBQ, República Argentina
For further information, you can address an e-mail message to Mr.
Jorge O. Blanco, Correo Argentino, to:
joblanco@correoargentino.com.ar
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