Parcel rates in 1920

The Jamaica Railway accepted stamped parcels as part of its mail service. Parcel rates were a function of weight and distance traveled. The rate schedule to the right shows the parcel rates in effect through January 11, 1920. The note at the bottom of the schedule indicates that all rates were doubled after this date.


Parcel rates in 1926

Although the railway ceased to accept letter mail after December 31, 1924, parcels continued to be accepted for a few more years. The rate schedule to the right shows the parcel rates in effect in 1926. The base rates differ from the schedule above by 100% plus one penny.


High denomination stamps and multiples which do not comprise a letter rate and which bear a Jamaica Railway cancel were most likely affixed to parcels. Examples of such stamps and multiples appear below.

Bushy Park - Feb. 3, 1923

January 30, 1924

Maggotty
Dec. 4, 1922

Maggotty - Dec. 6, 1923

Montego Bay - May 24, 1927

Riversdale
July 8, 1921

Maggotty
Dec. 12, 1922

Montego Bay - Mar. 10, 1928

Catadupa
Oct. 15, 1921

Maggotty
Jan. 29, 1924