CGS35
Corgi Gift Set 35 London Passenger Transport Set. Excellent plus/boxed. Scarce set. From The New European Collection.
Notes
A sought-after 3-piece Gift Set made between 1964-68 comprising:
i) 418 Taxi in black with fluorescent orange original details , lemon interior and driver. Shaped spun wheels (scarce issue, more often found with flat spun wheels). Little damp affected marking to the paint finish (tiny raised ‘bubbles’). Barely any marks to the paint finish.
ii) 468 London Routemaster Bus ’Naturally Corgi Toys". Flat spun wheels. All original vivid red finish with complete transfers on both sides. Wear to the rear paper label Peppering of little marks head-on where it has come into contact with the Taxi in the box.
Policeman figure (directing the traffic) on a white circular plinth.
Delightful card plinth on which all items sit with an unmistakable London scene depicted. Complete and intact, minor age wear only.
Outer card box has another colourfully illustrated London scene in which both models and policeman are depicted. Vibrant colours. Remains of a price label on one box face and a little surface loss at this site. Minor wear and tear at end flaps.
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