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.

1879: Light spotting on title, some spotting to text, occasional thumb soiling at margins. Slight corner creasing to title and preliminary leaves. Pp. 29-30 slightly pulled. Verso of final advertisement leaf browned at margins and with minor paper adhesion. With 3 advertisement leaves bound before title not called for by Gutteridge, adhesive tape repair to the first, all with short marginal tear.
1880: Light spotting to title and text, largely marginal. Faint soiling to wrappers. Front wrapper with paper adhesion at inner corner.

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.