Collectible appraisal
1983 T80 Year of the Pig Stamp Sheet
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Collectible appraisal
1983 T80 Year of the Pig Stamp Sheet
Start with photos so we can assess type, condition and market direction. Higher-value or uncertain items can then be checked in person.
1983 T80 Year of the Pig Stamp Sheet
Photograph the front, back, side or edge, plus any close-up details. Include dimensions, the measured weight, certificates or original packaging where relevant.
The T80 Pig sheet should present 80 stamps in an eight-by-ten arrangement, surrounded by its original margins. Begin with that layout and the 8-fen Guihai-year design; later photographs can address P11.5 perforations, gum and individual faults.T80 issue facts...
Item details and appraisal notes
The T80 Pig sheet should present 80 stamps in an eight-by-ten arrangement, surrounded by its original margins. Begin with that layout and the 8-fen Guihai-year design; later photographs can address P11.5 perforations, gum and individual faults.
T80 issue facts and physical format
| T80 point | Evidence for the complete Pig sheet |
|---|---|
| Official issue name | T80 Guihai Year |
| Issue date | 5 January 1983 |
| Issue code | T80 |
| Number in set | One stamp—the complete T80 design set |
| Face value | 8 fen on every Pig stamp |
| Dimensions | Each T80 position measures 26 × 31 mm |
| Perforation | P11.5 at outer edges and grid junctions |
| Printing process | T80 uses combined photogravure and engraving |
| Artists and printer | Original artwork by Han Meilin; design by Lu Tianjiao; engraving by Zhao Shunyi; printed by Beijing Stamp Factory |
| Sheet or issue layout | An intact sheet has 80 positions in an 8 × 10 grid |
| Format presented here | One intact T80 full sheet; confirm all 80 positions, the 8 × 10 layout and the four complete margins. |
Establishing the T80 Pig grid before close inspection
Issue identity: Count the full 8 × 10 Pig arrangement on a level front view and retain any marginal lettering. The T80 code, 8-fen value and 5 January 1983 issue date should be readable without cropping a corner.
Paper, gum and size: Measure a 26 × 31 mm position with its complete teeth visible. Turn the supported sheet for the gum view and use raking light on bends, thins or patches of uneven sheen.
Condition map: Link every stain, crease, separation and missing tooth to a numbered T80 position. The pig design repeats, so a detail photograph needs neighbouring stamps or a grid reference to prevent ambiguity.
Turning the T80 sheet without stressing its grid
Support all ten columns before reversing the Guihai-year sheet. Keep mounts, sleeves and backing paper in their original relationship, and never tug at a joined edge to expose more gum.
T80 completeness, grid faults and surviving margins
- Perforations and margins: Check P11.5 at the perimeter and each visible intersection. An incipient split, shortened tooth or detached corner must be shown with adjacent Pig stamps, not as a floating macro image.
- Completeness: Reconcile the 80 front positions with the reverse and identify substitutions or losses by row and column. Do not describe a part-sheet as complete because every remaining stamp has the same design.
- Album and packaging: Photograph any envelope, dealer note, album page or interleaf before separation. Its association may clarify storage history, while actual margins and gum establish the T80 sheet's condition.
Other zodiac layouts for comparison without borrowed facts
Safe storage notes for the T80 Pig grid
To protect the T80 grid during album removal questions, use Collectible Stamps and read Stamp Mould: Isolation, Documentation and Storage Limits. The Pig sheet's actual adhesion determines the safe next step.
To review the complete T80 front, gum and album contact, use About Gu Jin Jian Bao | Collection Enquiries. Add close images by WhatsApp 9834 2057, or call +852 9834 2057. Mention “T80 Pig sheet” and identify the first weak junction or fold.
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.
