J.P. Wharton's Express, Paid. Ornate boxed frank on cover to San Francisco, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by partial blue "Wheeler's Express" cds, black on orange "Wells, Fargo & Co., Express from Marysville" label covering portion of stamp and express handstamp; stamp with minor perf wear, still Very Fine, a wonderful express combination usage and the unique on cover usage of this type frank, with Wharton's connecting with Wheeler's (most likely in La Porte) and Wheeler's with Wells, Fargo & Co. in Marysville for delivery, ex Kramer. Estimate  $2,500 - 3,500. $0 (Image)