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 fulls sheets.
No. 1
- some minor scuffs on the left.
No. 3
- two minor scuffs on the black at right.
- a minor soft crease at the upper right corner.
No. 4
- unexamined out of frame
- a couple of pale pinpoint stains in the right margin.
No. 12
- two minor scuffs at the right on the printed black.
- some pale time staining at the extreme sheet edges.
- a flattened fold along the right and upper sheet edges.
No. 14
- some pale moisture stains visible in backlight, mostly in the margins.
- one stain slightly showing through recto in the printed blue.
No. 18
- unexamined out of frame.
- a tiny area of soft skinning in the left margin.
No. 19
- some moisture stains on the reverse.
- a few stains occasionally showing through recto in the printed black
- some short scuffs in places and a short handling crease in the printed black at the lower centre.
Otherwise as described and generally in very good condition. 5 plates examined out of frame.
Each framed.

Please note that the frames illustrated partly differ from the actual frames. Contact the department for additional images.