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.

The five Daily Sketch photographs: gelatin silver prints on matte double-weight paper, overall good condition with minor handling wear consistent with age and use, bumps to corners, mottled chemical staining verso with some peripheral mottling recto, the shot of Pattie on steps with dog-ear to lower left corner with fine crack to emulsion, some slight silvering to dark areas. Terry O'Neill: heavy wear and creasing to corners and edges with cracked emulsion and surface loss in places, a few small edge tears, handling shells throughout, discolouration to upper right portion.