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 sheets, pale light-staining, the signatures slightly faded, rubbing in places in the image, creasing in places at the sheet edges (with associated ink loss), each framed

(Cantaloupes II) a ½-in. crease at the left sheet edge, rubbing at the upper sheet corners
sheet: 27 ⅞ x 39 ⅞ in. (708 x 1013 mm.)

(Watermelon) the signature faded, a ½-in. crease in the upper left unprinted area, ink loss in places at the lower sheet edge, the reverse sheet slightly toned

(Apples) a 3/8-in. ink loss to the green at the lower sheet edge, creasing in places at the lower sheet edge, uneven toning on the reverse

(Cantaloupe I) two very minor scuffs in the upper left blue

(Peaches) surface soiling in places in the unprinted areas

(Pears) an area of surface soiling in the upper left unprinted area, minor scuffing in places in the black

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.