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An ornamental and protective cover for a freestanding mailbox is provided which includes a sheet presenting a pair of opposed sides, a front panel presenting a passage for mail to be inserted into the mailbox, and a rear panel, the front and rear panels being connected to and interconnecting the sid

An ornamental and protective cover for a freestanding mailbox is provided which includes a sheet presenting a pair of opposed sides, a front panel presenting a passage for mail to be inserted into the mailbox, and a rear panel, the front and rear panels being connected to and interconnecting the sides. The sides and front and rear panels preferably extend downwardly a common length to their respective bottom margins to enclose a region therein. The cover may be provided with decorative and informative indicia. Moreover, the cover, which is preferably of flexible synthetic resin material, may be opaque, transparent or translucent, with cut out openings and windows of transparent material provided over the openings. A light fixture or audio source may be provided within the enclosed region. The cover may be retained in position over the freestanding mailbox by weights attached adjacent the bottom margin or the use of a drawstring to pull the bottom margin of the sides of the cover together.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] In combination:a mailbox including a box having a door for permitting the passage of mail into the box, a flag shiftably mounted on the box for signaling the presence of outgoing mail therein, and a post connected to said box for elevating the box; anda cover supported by

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] In combination:a mailbox including a box having a door for permitting the passage of mail into the box, a flag shiftably mounted on the box for signaling the presence of outgoing mail therein, and a post connected to said box for elevating the box; anda cover supported by said mailbox, said cover including:a substantially U-shaped sheet of flexible material presenting a top and two opposing downwardly extending sides each having a bottom margin;a front panel of flexible material connecting said sides and positioned below said top to present a mail-receiving passage therebetween, said passage being aligned with said door; anda back panel of flexible material connecting said sides.