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 full sheet, with a deckle edge at right.
- the colours slightly attenuated.
- with the letterpress text inscription on the reverse
- the sheet with some mount- and time-staining.
- remains of old tape at the upper left and right sheet corners recto.
- some handling marks at the left sheet edge, mainly visible in a raking light.
- very occasional and unobtrusive pinpoint foxspots in the margins.
- hinged with paper tape at the left and right upper sheet edge,
Otherwise as described.
Framed