Lot
1523 
1881, 1¢ Gray Blue, Re-Engraved, tied by Glen Allen printed star precancel and rim of "Glen Allen Virginia, Feb 14, 1885" cds on large oversized blue illustrated cover showing Cussons, May & Sheppard building in Glen Allen Va., addressed to Bordentown N.J.; small tone spot barely affects stamp, Very Fine. Scott No. 206 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED GLEN ALLEN PRECANCEL USE ON AN ILLUSTRATED CUSSONS, MAY & SHEPPARD ENVELOPE.
There are about six recorded large size Glen Allen Va. usages. This use is unusual with the circular datestamp also tying the stamp.
Realized: $1,600