IMPORTANT INFORMATION 



The Superintendent of Documents is authorized to sell at cost any public 

 document in his charge, the distribution of which is not otherwise provided for. 



Documents can not be supplied free to individuals, nor can they be for- 

 warded in advance of payment. 



Read carefully the instructions " How to remit," found at the bottom of this 

 page. 



The accumulation of Government publications in this Office amounts to sev- 

 eral millions, of which more than a million are available as a sales stock, cov- 

 ering nearly every important Department, Bureau, and series. Many rare books 

 are included, but under the law all must be sold " at cost," regardless of their 

 age or scarcity. Of many of the most valuable works but few copies remain. 



In ordering it should be borne in mind that most of the books have been in 

 stock some time and are apt to be shopworn. In filling orders, however, the 

 best copy available is sent. 



This Office possesses the most complete collection of United States Govern- 

 ment publications, and employs several document experts in reference work. 

 Information regarding public documents will gladly be supplied. 



As the sales office for Government publications, we are anxious to inform the 

 people how and where to secure documents they may desire. 



Lists similar to this on various subjects will be issued from time to time for 

 free distribution. No general price list of public documents is issued, but lists 

 on special subjects will be furnished on application (see page 2). 



None of the publications in this list can be distributed free or exchanged. 



HOW TO REMIT 



Remittances should be made to the Superintendent of Documents, Wash- 

 ington, D. C., by postal money order, express order, or New York draft. If 

 currency is sent, it will be at sender's risk. 



Postage stamps, foreign money, uncertified checks, defaced and smooth 

 coins, will positively not be accepted. 



To facilitate the payment of the cost of documents, the Superintendent 

 of Documents will hereafter accept coupons issued by him instead of ezrsfi. 

 Coupons of the value of 5 'cents are sold in sets of 20 for $1 .00. Ad- 

 dress order to Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office. 



No charge is made for postage on documents forwarded to points in the 

 United States, Guam, Hawaii, Philippine Islands, Porto Rico, or to Canada, 

 Cuba, or Mexico. To other countries the regular rate of postage is charged, 

 and remittances must cover such postage. 



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