Corgi Gift Set 8
Corgi Gift Set 8 'Lions Of Longleat' Gift Set. Very near mint/boxed (with all accessories). Complete with DETACHABLE HEADER CARD. Sought-after EARLY ISSUE. With spun wheels. From The Old School 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. Open hatch on the cab roof shows the keeper complete with the (usually missing!) rifle. Shiny spun wheels with suspension. Few tiny marks only.
Also included is the plastic lion’s den, correct with two male lions, one female lion. Two of the lions are fixed in place with the little sticky pads applied. Three portions of meat and a red barrel are also still present*. So the full complement of accessories!
The polystyrene plinth is in clean, bright and fresh, although note that there is a chunk on one side missing now.
The card box is strongly-coloured and complete with original cellophane (small split). Little tear to the card and light handling wear.
Notably, this example comes complete with the original, clean and fresh detachable header card/retailer card.
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