Corgi Toys Gift Set 8 Lions of Longleat
'Lions Of Longleat', Corgi Toys Gift Set, No. 8. Very, very near mint/boxed. Complete with DETACHABLE HEADER CARD. Sought-after EARLY ISSUE. With spun wheels. From The Pennsylvanian Collection.
Price: £1,500.00
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. Open hatch on the cab roof shows the keeper complete with the (usually missing!) rifle. Shiny spun wheels with suspension.
Virtually mint condition.
Also included is the plastic lion’s den, correct with two male lions, one female lion. All of the lions are 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. Original price label on an end flap.
The card box is complete and strongly-coloured with original cellophane in place. Two small cellophane punctures and a tiny nick.
The card is tear-free.
Nice to see that this example comes complete with the original, strongly-coloured, clean and complete detachable header card/retailer card too. Light wear only.
Reverse view:
Underside:
You may like
Corgi Toys 466 Commer Milk Float with CO-OP livery
Commer Milk Float with CO-OP livery by Corgi Toys, No. 466. Very near mint/in the correct brown card packing. Scarce promotional item direct from the family of a manager of a Co-op shop back in the day!
Corgi Toys 487 Chipperfields Circus Landrover
Chipperfield's Circus Landrover Parade Vehicle by Corgi Toys, No. 487. Eastly issue with bonnet label. Very, very near mint/boxed. With both figures & both card packing pieces. From The Anthony Nesscliff Collection.
Corgi Toys 301 Triumph TR2 Sports Car
Triumph TR2 Sports Car by Corgi Toys, No. 301. Very near mint/boxed. Deep vibrant green issue. Scarce model from The Reigate Collection.
