While I don't have many early US classics, I do have a few #11.
Collecting Canada, US, UK, Ireland, Germany, France & Austria. Also collecting some classic era stamps of some British Commonwealth Island countries and topicals like WW2, Capt. Cook, Horatio Nelson.
That looks like a Orange-brown from your scan. How certain are you that it's a dull red Ross? I actually think (because of at least 3 reasons) that you may be holding a Scott #10 Orange-Brown.
Is a larger scan possible?
Here is one reason:
#10s was a high-quality formula of approximately 80 percent Venetian red (ferric oxide/rust) and 20 percent vermilion (red mercuric sulfide). The ingredients not only gave the ink its distinctive orange brown color, but it also helped produce a superior impression, and its susceptibility to discoloration is very minimal
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I collect United States Classics, classic covers, Tobacco related covers & bill-heads and World fair ephemera (prior to 1930's)
That looks like a Orange-brown from your scan. How certain are you that it's a dull red Ross? I actually think (because of at least 3 reasons) that you may be holding a Scott #10 Orange-Brown.
Is a larger scan possible?
Here is one reason:
#10s was a high-quality formula of approximately 80 percent Venetian red (ferric oxide/rust) and 20 percent vermilion (red mercuric sulfide). The ingredients not only gave the ink its distinctive orange brown color, but it also helped produce a superior impression, and its susceptibility to discoloration is very minimal
Hey Krash, are you talking about mine? You said Ross but he didn't post one. I'll try to post a larger scan if you want.
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Very jealous of that wonderful cover Butterflies!!!!