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Panama Canal Zone, 15c Goethals Memorial Lighthouse

Panama Canal Zone · 1951 · 15c

This definitive stamp features the Goethals Memorial Lighthouse, located at the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. The lighthouse is depicted standing prominently against a backdrop of clouds, symbolizing its role as a beacon for maritime navigation. The design is a tribute to George Washington Goethals, the chief engineer of the Panama Canal.

Issued in 1951, this stamp was part of a definitive series for the U.S.-administered Panama Canal Zone, highlighting key figures and structures associated with the canal's construction and operation.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$3
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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