Vernon, Cal., June 10th (Sutter), manuscript postmark (Williams SUT-900) on brown envelope to Somerville, Mass. with matching "Paid 40" rate; small mended internal tear in 1st name of addressee neat corner repair at top left, Very Fine appearance, ex Pearce. Estimate  $400 - 600. One of the original Post Offices of California and the only one that never grew. Opened from early 1849 to November 1853 and then a couple of more times later but no covers are known from either periods. $0 (Image)