Collectible appraisal
1980 T54M Lotus Souvenir Sheet
Start with photos so we can assess type, condition and market direction. Higher-value or uncertain items can then be checked in person.
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Collectible appraisal
1980 T54M Lotus Souvenir Sheet
Start with photos so we can assess type, condition and market direction. Higher-value or uncertain items can then be checked in person.
1980 T54M Lotus Souvenir Sheet
Photograph the front, back, side or edge, plus any close-up details. Include dimensions, the measured weight, certificates or original packaging where relevant.
T54M is a single Lotus souvenir sheet, not a multi-stamp sheet. Its tall 70 × 146 mm format, 1-Yuan stamp, P11.5 perforation and 4 August 1980 issue date should be visible together before gum or local condition is...
Item details and appraisal notes
T54M is a single Lotus souvenir sheet, not a multi-stamp sheet. Its tall 70 × 146 mm format, 1-Yuan stamp, P11.5 perforation and 4 August 1980 issue date should be visible together before gum or local condition is enlarged.
T54M issue facts and physical format
| T54M point | Confirmed Lotus souvenir-sheet fact |
|---|---|
| Official issue name | T54M Lotus souvenir sheet |
| Issue date | 4 August 1980 |
| Issue code | T54M |
| Number in set | One T54M souvenir sheet |
| Face value | 1 Yuan on the Lotus stamp |
| Dimensions | Complete sheet 70 × 146 mm; enclosed stamp 52 × 93 mm |
| Perforation | P11.5 around the vertical stamp |
| Printing process | Photogravure for the Lotus souvenir sheet |
| Artists and printer | Original artwork by Yu Zhizhen; design by Chen Xiaocong; printed by Beijing Stamp Factory |
| Sheet or issue layout | One tall souvenir sheet, not a repeated-stamp full sheet |
| Format presented here | One complete T54M souvenir sheet; keep its full front, gum side and four margins in frame. |
Following the vertical format of the T54M Lotus sheet
Issue identity: Photograph the complete Lotus composition from top margin to bottom margin. The T54M code and 1-Yuan denomination should sit within one intact souvenir sheet, with no edge lost to a decorative crop.
Paper, gum and size: Show the 70 × 146 mm sheet dimensions and the 52 × 93 mm stamp area in separate measured views. On the reverse, use soft light to reveal gum disturbance without pressing the long sheet flat.
Condition map: Place a crease, foxed patch, short perforation or hinge mark on the full vertical image. A tone difference near the Lotus design should also be shown under neutral light so colour and paper discolouration are not confused.
Single-sheet completeness, margins and T54M gum
Perforations and margins: Inspect P11.5 around the 52 × 93 mm stamp while retaining the surrounding souvenir-sheet margin. A trimmed outer edge and a damaged stamp perforation are different condition issues and need separate views.
Completeness: Completeness here means one entire T54M souvenir sheet. Do not substitute the layout of the regular T54 Lotus set or describe this item as a full sheet of repeated stamps.
Album and packaging: Photograph the protective sleeve, album hinge and any contemporary annotation beside the Lotus sheet. If the reverse cannot be exposed safely, record that constraint rather than detaching the paper.
Keeping the long T54M paper fully supported
Move the Lotus souvenir sheet on a rigid backing that supports both narrow ends. Do not grip it by the central stamp, wash the gum or peel it from an album; document the mount before any controlled handling.
Care guidance for the tall T54M souvenir-sheet format
Before turning the long T54M paper, review Collectible Stamps with Stamp Mould: Isolation, Documentation and Storage Limits. The Lotus sheet still needs support along both narrow ends.
Two 1980 stamp formats to keep separate from T54M
For a review of the vertical T54M front, gum and measurements, contact About Gu Jin Jian Bao | Collection Enquiries. Share the photographs by WhatsApp 9834 2057, or call +852 9834 2057. Say “Lotus souvenir sheet” and point out the affected outer margin without cropping it.
Questions before an appraisal
What should you check before selling?
What matters depends on the item. Photograph both sides, the edge, hallmarks or base marks, and any damage. Include the original box, certificate or weight information where relevant so we can decide whether an in-person inspection is needed.
