Mao

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 addition to the catalogue description:
- the sheet fractionally reduced in height and width (approx. 10 x 7 mm.), slightly irregular at the lower right sheet edge.
- a ink loss at the lower sheet edge, in the shadow below the collar (approx. 24 x 40 mm.), made up in pen and ink.
- a diagonal crease at the lower right corner (approx. 180 mm.).
- a few tiny ink stains on the left eyebrow.
- a few scuffs on the face in places.
- time staining at the sheet edges.
- some short repaired tears at the lower sheet edge (the longest 22 mm.)
- several tiny nicks and paper losses at the sheet edges, with occasional associated ink losses, a few backed and repaired.
- a short tear at the upper right sheet edge (approx. 8 mm.).
- some cracks in places, mostly at the lower right and lower sheet edge,
- backboard staining, occasional moisture stains at the sheet edges on the reverse (one with tiny traces of mould, at the lower sheet edge).
- other minor defects.
Otherwise as described.

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