拍品的状况可能存在极大差异，而由于其性质使然，拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。

In fine decorative order, the hand-colouring is probably by a later hand, the map was at one point folded, but it has now been laid down on board for framing purposes, the original creasefolds still visible, but do not detract from the image, some slight bubbling of the paper to south-west corner where the map has been glued to the backboard, some faint and insignificant browning mostly confined to margins.

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.