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, with full margins, pale mat staining, a 2 ½-in. diagonal scuff in the subject's cheek, a handling crease in the subject's right cheek, a 1 ½-in. horizontal crease in the subject's lower face, occasional surface soiling in places in the margins (primarily in the upper margin), pale foxing in places at the sheet corners and on the reverse (not showing through), hinge remains in places on the reverse sheet edges, and other lesser defects, framed