Dinky Gift Set No. 3 Passengers
Passengers ('O' Gauge) by Dinky, Gift Set No. 3. Very near mint/boxed. Version with printed details on deep-fronted inner. Dated May 1952. From The Off-shore Collection.
Notes
A real delight, these colourfully factory hand-painted figures are very close to mint, with all original parts intact, and all painting original too! They comprise:
3a Woman with child
3b Businessman with briefcase & umbrella
3c Male Hiker
3d Female Hiker with stick
3e Newsboy with grey tray
3f Woman with red coat and blue luggage.
Occasional little mark only.
Deep yellow card backdrop is the bslighlty later issue with formed slots for the figures and printed details.
Deep green lift-off lid card box has a complete paper label. Very nice, showing very light wear only.
Box base underside dates this particular example May 1952.
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