1 The Republic (ca. 380 BC) by Plato-one of the earliest conceptions of a utopia. 2  Sacred History (4th century BC) by Euhemerus-Describes the rational island paradise of Panchaea. 3  Tao Hua Yuan (The Peach Blossom Spring) (421 AD) by Tao Yuanming. 4  Utopia (1516) by Thomas More.
On Sunday, Jan. 26, the cost to mail a first-class single-piece letter jumped from 46 cents to 49 cents. The U.S. Post Office's 3-cent increase is the largest hike for consumer postage in more than a decade. The cost of mailing a postcard will also go up to 34 cents, a 1-cent increase.
Typically the postal service will only charge one surcharge even if your mailpiece has two nonmachineable characteristics (such as a square envelope with a clasp). However, be sure to visit your local post office so they can help you determine the exact amount of postage you'll need to mail your letter.