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.

In overall good decorative condition, old horizontal creasefold, the whole glued down onto modern mount, and therefore the verso of the map has not been examined; 70mm. split along sheet join in imprint and advertisement at bottom margin, but without loss, faint insignificant spotting to west and east margins near celestial maps, very minor repaired nicks along borders, some minor rubbing along 300mm. repaired tear – but without loss - in southern Pacific Ocean in western hemisphere and other minor rubbing to same hemisphere in Arctic Circle and southern Atlantic, some minor insignificant creasing to Antarctic Ocean in eastern hemisphere.

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.