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Corgi Gift Set 8 'Lions Of Longleat' Gift Set. Very near mint/boxed. Sought-after EARLY ISSUE. With spun wheels. With Retailer/Header card. From The Monty Calme Collection.
Price: £295.00
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
Notes
Issued between 1968-74, this 1st issue version contains:
’Zebra-striped Land-Rover with an intact circular ‘LIONS OF LONGLEAT’ label on the bonnet. Opened hatch on the cab roof shows the keeper complete with the (usually missing!) rifle. Shiny spun wheels with suspension.
Small light surface scuff at a front wing and a few tiny marks besides.
Also included is the plastic lion’s den, correct with two male lions, one female lion. Each one fixed in place with the little sticky pads applied to the polystyrene plinth and den. Three portions of meat and a red barrel are also still present*. So the full complement of accessories!
The polystyrene plinth is in clean, bright and fresh condition.Virtually pristine.
The card box looks like old shop stock: bright, clean, crisp and complete with original cellophane intact. Tiny start of an end flap tear. The colourful Retailer Card/Header Card is included too. Vivid day-one bright colours.
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