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.

First - good impression and colour. Slight soiling and creasing. Slight wear to paper edges. Backed.
Second - very good impression and colour. Soiling particularly to upper section. Vertical centrefold. Binding holes to right edge. Loosely fixed to card mount with tape to verso at top edge.
Third - very good impression and colour. Light soiling and horizontal centrefold with small tear at each end. Loosely fixed to card mount.
Fourth - good impression and colour. Some soiling, horizontal centrefold, backed and loosely fixed to card mount.
Fifth - very good impression and colour. Some soiling and rubbing. Vertical centrefold and slight wear to paper edges. Binding holes to right edge. Loosely fixed to card mount at top edge.
Sixth - good impression and colour. Trimmed and horizontal centrefold. Light soiling. Backed and loosely fixed to card mount.
Seventh - good impression. Slight fading. Soiled, creased and wear to paper edges. Loosely fixed to card mount at corners.

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 the sale.