Dinky Gift Set 299
Dinky Gift Set Post Office Services. Near mint plus/boxed with inner. Scarce. From The Cumbrian Collection.
Notes
A desirable Gift Set and a difficult find in any condition, this fine nostalgic set comprises:
1) 260 Royal Mail Van in near mint plus condition. A little rubbing to some of the Royal Mail letters and barely a mark to the paint.
2) 261 Post Office Telephones Van has a deep original shining paint finish.Occasional minor mark.
3) 750 Telephone Box is in original condition and has picked up a few minor marks.
4) 011 Messenger & 012 Postman are in very close to mint condition with vibrant original colours.
Attractive card outer box is complete, intact and brightly-coloured. Some age wear/rubbing at edges but no splits or repairs. Residue from the original tape which kept the lid closed. Small edge scuff and a period pencilled price at a short lid end.
Pictorial insert is complete. Little wear and ruffling around sone of the slots.
A popular Gift Set that is becoming harder to find these days.
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