CGS8
Corgi Gift Set 8 'Lions Of Longleat' Gift Set. Very, very near mint/boxed. Sought-after EARLY ISSUE. With spun wheels. With Retailer/Header card. From The Berlin Collection.
Notes
Issued between 1968-74, this 1st issue version contains:
’Zebra-striped Land-Rover with an intact circular ‘LIONS OF LONGLEAT’ label on the bonnet. Opened hatch on the cab roof shows the keeper complete with the (usually missing!) rifle. Shiny spun wheels with suspension.
Tiny mark away from mint.
Also included is the plastic lion’s den, correct with two male lions, one female lion. Each one fixed in place with the little sticky pads applied to the polystyrene plinth and den. Three portions of meat and a red barrel are also still present*. So the full complement of accessories!
The polystyrene plinth is clean, bright and complete (minor wear).
The card box has bright colours and intact cellophane. Couple of small card tears. The colourful Retailer Card/Header Card is included too. Vivid day-one bright colours. A little creasing/wear to the tabs.
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