863-865 $q - Piece physical condition:

Subfield $q contains a description of an unusual characteristic of the physical condition of the piece, for example, water spots, ink bleeding.

When the piece physical condition applies to the entire holdings statement, it is recorded in subfield $q (Piece physical condition) of field 852 (Location) . Physical condition information for making preservation decisions is contained in field 583 (Action Note) . Example: