拍品的狀況可能存在極大差異，而由於其性質使然，拍品難以處於完美無瑕的狀態。拍品均以拍賣時的狀況出售。

Fair condition, with considerable signs of age, wear and use. Some breaks and losses to top, exposed edges where originally adjoined. Drawers with wear and rubbing to names, many with age cracks and separations, some of the glass knobs with chips and losses. Several drawers with evidence of inactive insect activity. Some backboards loose.

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