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 sheets are fully laid down to the paperboard. The paperboard and sheets have shifted slightly in tone. Minor wear and a few spots of tiny skinning are to the corner-tips and turning edges of the paperboard. Two tears are near the upper left edge of the paperboard. Minor wear, rubbing and handling marks are to the corner-tips and turning edges of each sheet. A few pinpoint accretions are occasional to the paperboard and sheets. A small area of adhesive residue is to the upper left edge of the second sheet. Visible under close inspection, a few very fine abrasions are occasional, most notably to the second and third sheets in black painted passages. Visible under close inspection and ultraviolet light, a few drip accretions are occasional to the black painted passages. There is no apparent inpainting visible under ultraviolet light.