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.

Gelatin silver prints on gloss single-weight paper. General handling consistent with age and use. Minor bumps to corners, a few small dog-ears with fine emulsion cracks, scattered handling shells with some hairline emulsion cracks, overall light surface abrasion. The landscape shot of Pattie seated with a spot of paper residue at lower edge where some paper stuck to the emulsion before it was dry, the surrounding area with roughness to emulsion. The shot of Pattie in a tree with creasing and moisture damage to upper right corner including surface loss and small holes. The head and shoulders shot of Pattie with area of discoloured and rough emulsion to lower edge, and several creases to image with negligible emulsion cracks. The portrait shot of Pattie seated with some fingersoiling. Slight curling to prints.