The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Overall in very good condition with wear commensurate with age and use.

Please note that photographs in this sale are drawn from a variety of sources and include photographs used to prepare press articles. Condition will vary from lot to lot but some photographs may display signs of further handling including, but not limited to:

Nicks to edges; fading or yellowing; slight warping and creasing; light scruffs or scratches; small tears to margins; handwritten annotations in pencil or ink; captions affixed to verso; staining to verso; affixed labels or stickers; occasional hand retouching to press photographs, and cropped margins. Most of these will be discernible from the catalogue images.

In elaboration of the above:

Photograph i. AS-17-140-21388': annotated in black felt tip '04790' on verso, likely relating to an old inventory system
Photograph ii. 73-H-199: annotated in black felt tip 'R04794' on verso, likely relating to an old inventory system

The department would be delighted to be in touch with you for advice on how to display or store photos. Please contact us for further images or comments on condition.