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1902(Jan 6) Plain envelope to Craddock, Cape Colony via N.E. TPO/ DOWN bearing GB 3 x QV 1d tied Lilac tied Army Post Office /A/ Standerton cds which was used by APO 37 & is recorded between (30 Oct 01 – 26 Jul 02). With Blue crayon R alongside encircled 374 Registration marking applied by Army P.O. & violet oval PRESS CENSOR /-6 JAN 1902 / STANDERTON & on reverse Army Post Office /A/ Standerton despatch cds & single ring N.E. T.P.O. / DOWN (10 Jan) transit & Cradock / C.G.H. (19 Jan) arrival cds ..See Proud APO 37 page 235 for Standerton Stationary Office although he does not appear to illustrate the TPO cds