Corgi Gift Set 11 London Transport Set
London Transport Set by Corgi Toys, Gift Set No. 11. Routemaster Bus, TINTED WINDOWS to Morris Mini-Minor, & TINTED WINDOWS to Austin Taxi. Policeman. Very near mint/boxed. Last version of this desirable Gift Set from The Elmer Collection. Starting bid £150. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Notes
Issued between 1971-72, this last issue London Transport Gift Set comprises:
1) Corgi 418 Taxi, in gloss black finish. Scarce last issue with blue tinted windows.
2) Corgi 468 Routemaster Bus ‘OUTSPAN’. This detailed bus has virtually complete – complete labels/transfers throughout and includes both a driver and conductor. Small retouch visible under close scrutiny.
3) Corgi 204 Mini, in an attractive metallic blue finish. Rare find with blue-tinted windows.
Policeman on point duty, with his white arm bands, directing the traffic on top of a plastic circular stand (some yellowing to the stand in places).
The polystyrene inner is bright and intact.
The outer window box is complete and bright, with intact smooth original cellophane. Light wear and a small scuff.
An unusual Gift Set issued for just a short time by Corgi, and aimed at the tourist market.
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