An assembly for mailing an article requiring delivery by a special service and
a method for mailing same are provided. The assembly includes a return postcard
and anchor portions removably attached to the return postcard. The anchor portions
include adhesive that allows the anchor portions to be attached to a mailpiece.
The return postcard includes a special services designator section indicative of
the special service required for delivery of the mailpiece. The return postcard
is integrally formed, but removably attached, such that the return postcard remains
attached to the envelope until received by the addressee, at which time the return
postcard may be removed. The assembly is designed to incorporate a form into the
return postcard to simplify preparation of the mailpiece for delivery by the special
service. Alternatively, the postcard may contain a machine readable code that aids
in the delivery and tracking of the mailpiece.