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 sheets, with a deckle edge on one side (or more).
- the sheets with pale time-staining, predominantly near the sheet edges, recto and verso.
- occasional and unobtrusive pinpoint foxspots visible in some of the sheets.
- Plate 10 with a diagonal crease (circa 30 mm.) in the lower left corner.
- some sheets with some light cockling (mainly visible in a raking light).
- the portfolio case with some light wear and minor scuffs.
Otherwise as described and in good condition.