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SCOTT #3325-3328 AMERICAN GLASS SINGLES SET OF 4 - 1999 MINT NH American Glass ( Singles Set of 4 ) Issue Date: June 29, 1999 City: Corning, NY Quantity: 116,083,500 Printed By: Sterling Sommer for Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd Printing Method: Lithographed Perforations: 11 Color: Multicolored Glassmaking was one of the first industries to be transported from Europe to the New World. In 1608, the London Company of Virginia set up a glass factory in Jamestown. Various hardships, like famine and worker scarcity, caused the venture to fail several times. The first successful American glassmaker was Caspar Wistar. His plant in New Jersey operated from 1739 to 1780. A second important name in American glassmaking is Henry William Stiegel. Both Wistar and Stiegel were founders of distinctive American glass styles. Few glass manufacturers survived the Revolutionary War. One that did was the New Bremen (Maryland) Glass Manufactory, founded by John Frederick Amelung. Items created by Amelung’s shop are among the finest produced in the United States. Amelung glass includes bowls, bottles, and goblets that are engraved with mottoes, monograms, crests, and wreaths. Perhaps the most famous art-style glass items crafted in the U.S. today are created at the Steuben Glass Company in Corning, New York. Established in 1903 by Englishman Frederick Carder, most Steuben pieces are entirely handmade, and either completely unadorned or copper-wheel engraved. Steuben products have become classics of 20th century glassmaking. Scott #3325-28 Multicolored Issue 1999 Stamps are Mint, Never Hinged w/Original Gum / Adhesive If you have any questions or need me to elaborate please let me know. I try my best to describe all my listed items as accurately as possible. I will carefully wrap items to protect your purchase during shipping. Sheets, blocks, strips and individual stamps are mailed in a glassine envelope with a cardboard insert or in a heavy duty envelope to discourage bending. Payment is expected within 3 days . Sorry, but I will only ship to the United States. Picture(s) are NOT of the actual stamp you will receive. The picture(s) is for illustrative purposes only. ** Customer satisfaction is very important to me. I work hard to make your purchase both smooth and seamless. I will also communicate with you and let you know the status once you purchase an item. In the event there are any issues or problems please contact me. I will do my best to resolve the issue or make things right. ** THANK YOU FOR LOOKING!! Shipping USPS to U.S. Continental Destinations Only