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.

Minor wear and slight rubbing is to the turning edges and tiny losses are to the corner-tips. Visible under close inspection, faint abrasions, small scuffs and handling marks are occasional, most notably to the upper half. A few pinpoint losses are occasional, most notably to the red painted passages. Visible under close inspection, a hairline crack, along with a few other fine cracks, is above and right of center in a red painted passage. Pinpoint accretions are occasional. There is no apparent inpainting visible under ultraviolet light.