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.

In addition to the catalogue description, the full sheet, scuffing and rubbing with associated ink loss in places in the image, two areas of ink loss in the blue ink of the left subject, a 1-in. horizontal scuff in the right subject (with associated ink loss), creasing in places in the subject and at the sheet edges (with associated minor ink loss), framed

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.