Dinky 34B
Dinky 34B Royal Mail Van. Post-war issue with red wheels, black & gold lettering and logo on both sides. Near mint plus/never boxed individually. Exciting issue with factory colour scheme tag from October 1948. with hand-written details! A memorable item from The Phillips Collection. QDT starting bid £500. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Price: £500.00
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
Notes
Acknowledged in ‘The Great Book Of Dinky Toys’, this collector in the U.S. brings his 37 year collection to QDT. Included are some very rare items and a wealth of period literature and catalogues.
This particular version with a black bonnet, wings and roof, filled-in rear windows was made between 1948-51. This is the factory sample with the colours scheme tag attached! Issue 2 and approved by Mr. Guennett, 22 October 1948. On the reverse, one can see the hand-written size and paint specifics for this model in production.
A lustrous sheen to the paint finish and complete, clear ‘Royal Mail’ lettering and crest in black and gold on both sides.
Tyres are well-shaped. Several little marks to the paint finish.
A Dinky Van with this unique factory tag that we will always remember at QDT!
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