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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
financial statements listed on pages 2 and 3 of this Form 10-Q and is qualified
in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0001060515
<NAME> PARAGON CORPORATE HOLDINGS INC.
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<S> <C>
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0
0
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<INCOME-PRETAX> (10,539)
<INCOME-TAX> 100
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<CHANGES> 0
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