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                       Tonbridge Station                        'Doub{e  Ring Cance{




























































                          Cover addressed to the Transvaal, South Africa with the Yid
                           vermilion and two 1 d lilacs tied by the double ring cancels
                           TONBRIDGE/STATION OFFICE dated 6th October 1899.

                            On arrival in South Africa, the framed MAIL SERVICE
                             SUSPENDED was struck in violet ink as a result of the

                                  military situation at this time in South Africa.

                                  Known periods of use: 8.3.1898 to 24.5.1902
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