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.
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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