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United States and C.S.A. Postal History continued...

1867-68 Grilled Issue
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
3940 c 3c Red, F. Grill (94).> Tied by diamond cancel, Boston Mass. Jun. 30 circular datestamp on <New England Headquarters, Base-ball Implements, J. Wentworths Boston illustrated advertising> cover to Belfast Me., with detailed illustration of bats, b3c 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)

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 E. 1,500-2,000

SOLD for $5,750.00
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3941° c 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 cr3c 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)

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 E. 3,000-4,000

CLOSED
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