Mao

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:

- all ten sheets fractionally trimmed (Feldman & Schellmann call for sheet dimensions of 914 x 914 mm.)
- the colours slightly attenuated.
- the sheets cockling as is common with this edition.
- pale unobtrusive moisture staining along either the upper or the lower sheet edges.
- repaired tears, splits, and re-touched ink losses (to varying degrees).
- some areas of minor ink loss at the extreme sheet edges.
- time-staining overall, darkening at the edges.
- backboard staining verso.
- several sheets with remains of old glue and numerous retouched thin spots along two to three sheet edge verso; or with old Cellotape hinges verso.
- Each framed (with perspex).

For a full description of the condition of each sheet and additional images please contact the department.