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Panama 1947 75th Anniversary of the Panama Railroad
common1945-1980

Panama 1947 75th Anniversary of the Panama Railroad

Panama · 1947 · 10c

This stamp commemorates the 75th anniversary of the completion of the Panama Railroad. The central design features a detailed engraving of an early steam locomotive and passenger cars, representing the historic railway that was crucial for trans-isthmian travel and commerce before the canal.

Issued in 1947, this stamp honors the Panama Railroad, which opened in 1855 and was a vital engineering feat of its time, significantly shortening the journey for those participating in the California Gold Rush.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg430
scott377
michel439

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$8
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.

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