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.

The sheet is hinged periodically along the edges to the backing board and undulates slightly. The horizontal edges of the sheet are deckled. A very faint crease is to the upper left corner-tip. Visible under close inspection and raking light, a very faint area of skinning is to the center left edge and a few very faint areas of adhesive residue are occasional. There is no apparent inpainting visible under ultraviolet light.