CGS23

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This sought-after Gift Set 1st issue from 1962-66 comprises:

1) Corgi 426 Booking Office.

Near mint original condition with complete paper labels (save for tiny corner loss to one)) and transfers. Attractive Smith’s Karrier Bantam Van has a vibrant red and blue finish with shaped spun wheels with suspension.

2) Corgi 438 Land-Rover in excellent plus condition with correct early tin tilt, spare wheel on the bonnet and paper labels on both doors (if a little age affected now).Marking to the paint finish at the rear and a couple of small chips one side of the tin tilt (low down).

3) Corgi 1121 Crane Truck. in vivid red and yellow finish with light blue lettering and matching wheels. A little marking t the paint finish at some raised edges etc. Minor marking to the jib and note that the model needs re-stringing now (tow hook is still present). Excellent plus.
4) 2 x 1123 Animal Cages, with intact amber plastic roof detail and blue plastic sliding doors (one set are rather discoloured now). Shaped spun wheels. Vivid red and yellow finish. Near mint condition with animals (4 polar bears & 2 lions – unbagged). Both unapplied transfers are present.

5) Corgi 606 Elephant & Cage on Trailer. Correct early issue with bars. With elephant and paper label at one side (little edge crease). Near mint condition. Trailer has a few little marks.
White polystyrene inner is rather grubby in places now. .
Colourful pictorial box has moderate wear, including some edge rubbing, and some stain dots on the top of the lid in one area. Faint pen marks on one side. Couple of small punctures in the base.