Lot
470 
Wheeler, Rutherford & Co.'s Express. Printed frank in banner (Haller FW11) on 1864-65 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, conjunctive use with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Marysville Feb. 28" oval datestamp, flap tear which just extends to front affecting the frank, still Very Fine, this partnership was created when Wheeler took in Rutherford as partner, this rare frank was used until Wheeler left in 1865 and Rutherford carried on (removing Wheeler's name from the woodcut frank). Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $850