Dinky Gift Set 299
Dinky Gift Set 299 Post Office Services. Near mint plus -very near mint/boxed with inner. Scarce. From The Phillips Collection.
Price: £300.00
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
Notes
A desirable Gift Set and a difficult find in any condition, this nostalgic set comprises:
1) 260 Royal Mail Van in very near mint condition. Presents well with a pleasing lustre and unfaded colours. Royal Mail lettering and crest at both sides are virtually complete – complete. Bright baseplate. Couple of tiny marks to the paint finish. Well-shaped original tyres.
2) 261 Post Office Telephones Van is in near mint plus condition. Marking at some exposed edges & vulnerable points. Lettering and crest complete on both sides. Bright baseplate. Well-shaped original tyres.
3) 750 Telephone Box is in near mint plus, with a bright red and silver paint finish ( couple of small retouches).
4) 011 Messenger & 012 Postman have vibrant original colours (occasional little edge mark).
Pictorial card outer box is complete and brightly-coloured.
Trace of the original tape at sides which kept the lid closed. Some scratching, light edge rubbing/handling wear. Little surface paper repair at a short lid end.
Pictorial insert is complete.
Usual wear and tear caused by model movement over the years but no parts missing.
A popular Gift Set that is becoming harder to find these days.
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