Collectible appraisal
1980 T46 Year of the Monkey 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.
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Collectible appraisal
1980 T46 Year of the Monkey 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.
1980 T46 Year of the Monkey 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.
An intact 1980 T46 Year of the Monkey sheet contains 80 stamps in an 8 × 10 layout. Its four margins, factory inscriptions, perforation junctions and gum need to be seen as part of the whole sheet; condition...
Item details and appraisal notes
An intact 1980 T46 Year of the Monkey sheet contains 80 stamps in an 8 × 10 layout. Its four margins, factory inscriptions, perforation junctions and gum need to be seen as part of the whole sheet; condition cannot be judged from the issue name alone.
T46 issue details
| Full-sheet check | Facts for the intact T46 sheet |
|---|---|
| Issue represented on this sheet | T46 Gengshen Year |
| Date released | 15 February 1980 |
| Code printed on each position | T46 |
| Designs in the stamp set | One design comprises the complete stamp set |
| Value at each position | 8 fen at each full-sheet position |
| Dimensions of one stamp | Each Monkey stamp measures 26 × 31 mm |
| Gauge through the grid | P11.5 across the outer edge and internal joins |
| Production method | Combined engraving and photogravure on the T46 sheet |
| Artwork, engraving and printing | For the full sheet, Huang Yongyu created the artwork, Shao Bolin designed T46, Jiang Weijie engraved it and Beijing Stamp Factory handled printing. |
| Arrangement of the complete sheet | Eighty positions arranged in eight rows by ten columns |
| Object shown by this page | One intact T46 full sheet; confirm all 80 positions and the four complete margins on both sides. |
Reading the full-sheet layout
Overall sheet: Start with colour-accurate images of the complete front and back. The 1980 date, T46 code, Monkey design and 8 × 10 arrangement should agree before any local condition is described.
Margins and intersections: Keep all four margins in frame, then photograph factory inscriptions, perforation junctions, folds and the gum. Measure only after the sheet is fully supported, with the tool and unit visible.
Local condition: Map yellowing, foxing, folds, missing perforations, stains, separated joins and adhering paper to a numbered position on the sheet. Photograph any album page or sleeve first, and do not clean the gum.
Inspecting the sheet without breaking it up
| Monkey full sheet condition area | What the photograph should establish |
|---|---|
| Perforations and margins | Inspect P11.5 along every outer edge and through each internal grid junction. |
| All 80 positions | Confirm eight rows by ten columns and identify any missing, substituted or detached stamp. Keep the full sheet distinct from any single stamp. |
| Album and storage history | Show mounts, sleeves, packaging and signs of humidity before movement. Damp, brittle or adhered areas should remain supported and undisturbed. |
Safe photography of gum and margins
Photograph the front, reverse gum, margins and perforation junctions separately, but never tear a join or flatten an old fold to improve the image. Use stamp tongs only where they will not stress the sheet.
Care guidance for a complete sheet
An intact T46 sheet can be supported with advice from Collectible Stamps plus Stamp Mould: Isolation, Documentation and Storage Limits. Do not adapt single-stamp handling by tearing a joined Monkey position.
Two other zodiac full sheets
For a review of both sides, four margins and the complete T46 grid, contact About Gu Jin Jian Bao | Collection Enquiries. Provide close views by WhatsApp 9834 2057, or call +852 9834 2057. Quote “Monkey full sheet” and give the row, column or perforation crossing involved.
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.
