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, the red pencil signature faded (as is common), a 4⅞-in. horizontal crease extending from the right sheet edge, occasional pinpoint foxmarks (primarily in the unprinted areas), rubbing in places at upper and lower sheet edges, occasional soft creases at the extreme sheet corners, hinged in places on the reverse upper sheet edge (with associated rippling), framed