The condition indicated in the listing (generally) refers to the physical object being sold.  Defects that might relate to imperfections in the original image's production, including light leaks, flaws in the negative, printing errors and deficiencies, as well as fading of or color shift in the print, or other condition elements that can be readily seen in the scan are usually not reflected in the description of condition.  Additionally, all images/objects for sale are vintage/antique, thus appropriate age-related wear-and-tear must be accepted to some degree.  I should add that images generally look better in person.  Imperfections that might seem pronounced in the scanned image, may be significantly less noticeable when the image/object is in the hand.  I urge buyers to always carefully scrutinize the scans which are the true indication of the images overall condition.  Much care has been taken to make the scans represent the actual image as accurately as possible.  If you have questions, please ask.

Condition ratings are:

• excellent (mint or as close to that as possible); very good (minor or hardly noticeable imperfection/s)
• very good (minor or hardly noticeable imperfection/s)
• good (some visible, smaller imperfections; generally not impairing the image to any significant aesthetic degree)
• fair (some noticeable imperfections, problems, or distressing)
• poor (significant condition issues and imperfections)