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.

The sheet is hinged periodically at the upper and vertical edges to the backing board and undulates slightly. The edges of the sheet are deckled with minor associated wear, tiny nicks, and bumping. Soft creases are to both lower corners and occasionally to the edges, and the left edge of the sheet is slightly discolored. Visible under close inspection and raking light, a few ultrafine horizontal cracks are near the lower left corner in a black painted passage. There is no apparent inpainting visible under ultraviolet light.