French Dinky Toys 52C Steamship 'La NORMANDIE'
Steamship 'La NORMANDIE' by French Dinky Toys, No. 52C. Very near mint/boxed. Rare later version with v '250 varieties' printed and lettering Dinky Toys No.52C (no MECCANO printed). From The Catania Collection.
Notes
Issued during 1940, this Normandie Steamship has survived well barely looking as if it has out of its attractively illustrated card box. Both red masts in place. In all original very close to mint condition.
Vivid blue card inner has a little edge ruffling/wear caused by model movement. Note this is the slightly later version with ‘250 varieties’ printed and lettering Dinky Toys No.52C.
Bright and complete blue card box has a virtually complete colourfully illustrated picture label. Light wear.
You may like

Dinky Toys 359 Eagle Transporter (Space 1999)
Eagle Transporter (Space 1999) by Dinky Toys, No. 359. Early issue wiht MOULDED POLYSTYRENE PLINTH. Very near mint/boxed, with decal sheet. From The Anthony Nesscliff Collection.

Corgi 307 'E' Type Jaguar with detachable red hard top
'E' Type Jaguar with detachable red hard top by Corgi Toys, No. 307. Very near mint/boxed with packing ring. Deep plum-red issue. From The Reigate Collection.

Corgi Toys 423 Bedford "Utilecon" Fire Tender
Bedford "Utilecon" Fire Tender by Corgi Toys, No.423. Red, black ladders, flat spun wheels, one-piece screen, unpainted base. Near mint plus/boxed. Scarce early issue. From The Reigate Collection.