拍品的狀況可能存在極大差異，而由於其性質使然，拍品難以處於完美無瑕的狀態。拍品均以拍賣時的狀況出售。

We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
< b>The box: The box is very fragile at the edges, with a few edges only attached by a small section of cloth. There is wear to the cloth on the box. Some of the writing to the front has rubbed off slightly with age. There are few minor losses to the edges of the box.
< b>The book: There is some foxing to the paper.
There is some minor wear to the wood mounts, particularly to the edges, and the writing to the front mount has rubbed off over time.

The condition of lots sold can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair and wear and tear. The nature of the lots sold means that they will rarely be in perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale