1977 Topps Star Wars Stickers #8 Grand Moff Tarkin — Raw

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 60/40 favoring left, top/bottom roughly 55/45 — acceptable for this issue. The yellow die-cut sticker border shows no obvious chipping or major edge damage visible at this resolution. Corners appear to have light rounding consistent with handling, particularly the lower corners, but no severe blunting is evident — pointing toward EX-MT to NM range. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases, staining, or print defects visible; however, the die-cut nature of stickers and the single front-only photo limit confidence in assessing back condition and subtle corner/edge wear that could push the grade lower.

Centering: the yellow die-cut sticker border appears reasonably centered within the card frame; left/right borders read approximately 60/40 and top/bottom approximately 55/45, which would not itself be a major deduction. Corners: the image resolution is insufficient for precise corner evaluation, but the upper corners of the card stock appear to show some softening or rounding — no razor-sharp points are evident. Surface: the sticker image itself looks intact with reasonable gloss; no obvious creases or staining are visible, though the photo angle and glare obscure a full surface read. Edge condition appears acceptable but cannot be fully confirmed; the wide range reflects the photo's limitations in showing corner and edge detail on this die-cut sticker format.

Centering: the yellow die-cut border appears slightly heavier on the left (~55%) vs right (~45%) and top (~55%) vs bottom (~45%), suggesting reasonably well-centered stock for this issue — no severe centering deduction warranted. Corners: all four corners appear intact with no obvious rounding visible at this resolution, though the upper-right and lower-left corners warrant closer inspection as slight softening may be present. Surface/gloss: the image face shows good color saturation and apparent gloss retention with no creases or surface wrinkles visible; a faint sleeve sheen in the upper-left makes absolute surface assessment difficult. Edges: the die-cut edges appear clean and consistent with no chipping or peeling of the sticker layer evident, though back condition and any adhesive issues cannot be assessed from this photo alone.

Centering estimate: left border ~12mm, right border ~10mm (approx 55/45 L/R acceptable), top border ~8mm, bottom border ~6mm (approx 57/43 T/B, slightly tight at bottom but within range). The yellow sticker border shows some wear and the die-cut edge appears slightly rough in places, consistent with vintage handling rather than a true miscut. Corners on the sticker itself appear lightly rounded — the two visible upper corners show minor blunting and the lower corners are partially obscured by the name banner shape but look similarly soft. Surface gloss appears moderate with some light wear or handling marks visible on the image area; no obvious creases are detectable from this angle, though the back is unseen. Overall condition suggests an EX range (PSA 5), with the possibility of dropping to VG-EX (4) if corner rounding is more pronounced under closer inspection, or reaching EX-MT (6) if the surface is cleaner than the photo suggests.

Centering: Left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — overall centering is reasonably tight and not a major concern. Corners: The die-cut sticker format makes traditional corner assessment difficult, but the yellow border around the sticker shape appears intact with no obvious peeling or chipping visible; slight sleeve glare obscures the lower corners somewhat. Surface: Gloss appears largely intact with no visible creases or staining; the image shows good color saturation typical of a well-preserved example. Edges: The card edges visible around the sleeve appear clean with no obvious fraying; the sticker format somewhat insulates against typical blue-border chipping concerns of this set, but the back (adhesive condition) and full corner inspection are hidden by the sleeve, warranting a widened range.

Centering on the die-cut sticker within its backing appears reasonably centered; left/right yellow border ratio estimated ~55/45, top/bottom ~55/45, so centering is not a major concern. The yellow die-cut border shows no obvious chips or major edge wear visible at this resolution, though the sleeve glare partially obscures the top and bottom edges making precise edge assessment difficult. Corners on the die-cut silhouette appear intact with minimal rounding, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface gloss appears present with no visible creases or staining, but the sleeve glare prevents a definitive surface read; the back is not visible, limiting confidence in the upper range.