Orange Red

Orange Red (#11)
Approximate Period of Distribution: Dec 1854 - Jan 1856
Printed from Plates: 1L, 2L, 3, 4, and 5L
Remarks:  Impressions are generally poor, mostly due to ink quality, but also due to dirty and wearing plates.  The example shown is more orange and less red than typical examples.  This color frequently is misidentified as orange brown (#10), but can easily be identified with a basic knowledge of plate and printing characteristics.