Trade box 6 x Dinky 40E 153 Standard Vanguard Saloons
Dinky 40E 153 Standard Vanguard Saloons x 6 in Dinky Trade Box, with dividers. Early casting. Near mint plus - very near mint. From The Reference Collection of fine Dinky. Starting bid £350. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Notes
Early examples from 1948-49 with open wheel arches with condition ranging from near mint plus – very near mint:
1) 3 x fawn finish with matching wheels, small baseplate print with rails and the rear axle is secured by means of a tinplate clip.
2) 3 x fawn finish with matching wheels, small baseplate print with rails. Transition issue with rear axle retained with baseplate tabs (also used for the second issue with closed spats).
The bright yellow Trade Box is complete and bears the red U.S. export label on the lid. Period shopkeeper’s U.S. pricing and writing on the lid. Ink smudge.
With original dividers.

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