The full sheets, with fresh colors, and in good condition. Each sheet with a thin Japan hinge on top of the numbering verso. The color at the extreme sheet edges is very slightly brighter, as the edges were covered under the lip of prior frames. Extremely minor imperfections in the individual sheets follow: F64 - Slight rubbing at the extreme sheet edges at the corners. F65 - The extreme sheet corners at the right slightly softened. F66 - A tiny crease at the extreme upper right sheet corner and a soft, diagonal handling crease at lower left corner, visible only in a raking light. F67 - A minute hairline crack in the ink surface across the extreme lower left corner. (An intermittent band of mottling in the lavender flower is a printing imperfection and not a condition defect.) F68 - Two minute creases across the extreme upper sheet corners. F69 - Good condition. F70 - Good condition. F71 - Minute wear at the extreme lower left sheet corner. F72 - Minute wear at the extreme sheet corners. (Some stray black in the lower left flower is a printing imperfection and not a condition defect.) F73 - A 1 1/4 inch handling crease across the lower left sheet corner has slightly broken the printed surface, and there is a 1/4 in. superficial loss in the ink surface showing the green ink below just above this on the left edge. Minute wear at the extreme upper sheet corners.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.