CGS11
Corgi Gift Set 11 London Transport Set - Routemaster Bus, Morris Mini-Minor, Austin Taxi & Policeman. Very near mint/boxed. From The Monty Calme Collection.
Notes
Issued between 1971-72, this desirable London Transport Gift Set comprises:
1) Corgi 418 Taxi, in gloss black finish. In virtually mint condition.
2) Corgi 468 Routemaster Bus ‘OUTSPAN’. In unused condition, this detailed bus has complete labels/transfers throughout and includes both a driver and conductor. A couple of negligible marks only – probably as-made.
3) Corgi 226 Mini, in an attractive metallic blue finish. In virtually mint condition.
Policeman on point duty, with his white arm bands, directing the traffic on top of a plastic circular stand.
The polystyrene inner is bright and intact.
The outer window box is complete and bright, with intact smooth original cellophane. Light age/handling wear and a period U.S. price label at an end flap.
An unusual Gift Set issued for just a short time by Corgi, and aimed at the tourist market.