**1867-68 Grilled Issue**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
3940		3c Red, F. Grill (94). Tied by diamond cancel, "Boston Mass. Jun. 30" circular datestamp on "New England Headquarters, Base-ball Implements, J. Wentworth's Boston" illustrated advertising cover to Belfast Me., with detailed illustration of bats, balls, uniforms, bases, etc., barely reduced at right VERY FINE. A PHENOMENAL EARLY BASEBALL-RELATED ILLUSTRATED COVER. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE OF ITS KIND THAT WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. AN IMPORTANT ADVERTISING COVER. Baseball as a sport enjoyed a tremendous growth in popularity in the 1860's. According to Wikipedia, by 1865 approximately 100 clubs were members of the National Association of Baseball Players (NABBP). By 1867 this number had mushroomed to 400, with clubs across the country. No doubt Wentworth's was in business to supply the growing needs of these clubs. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 1,500-2,000 SOLD for $5,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
3941°		3c Red, F. Grill (94). Rich color, clear grill, tied by bold strike of "A.J." Skull and Crossbones fancy cancel (Rohloff Type R-5) and Waterbury circular datestamp on cover to Windsor Locks Conn., cover with few tears, stamp with light diagonal crease VERY FINE STRIKE OF THE DESIRABLE ANDREW JOHNSON TOMBSTONE WITH SKULL FANCY CANCEL. VERY RARE USED ON A COVER. Andrew Johnson assumed the presidency after the assassination of Lincoln in 1865. He was unable to secure the nomination for the 1868 election, partly because he had alienated many politicians and the public. This sentiment is reflected in the fancy cancel. With 1994 P.S.E. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 3,000-4,000 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction

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