Dinky Toys Gift Set 299 Post Office Services
Post Office Services by Dinky Toys, Gift Set No. 299 . Near mint plus-very, very near mint/boxed with inner. Scarce. Starting bid £300. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Notes
A desirable Gift Set and a difficult find in any condition, this nostalgic set comprises:
1) 260 Royal Mail Van in close to mint condition. Presents well with a pleasing lustre. Royal Mail lettering and crest at both sides are complete on one side, nearly so on the other. Baseplate has a tarnished area. A few little marks to the paint finish. Well-shaped original tyres.
2) 261 Post Office Telephones Van is in close to mint condition. Lettering and crest are complete on both sides. Bright baseplate generally (minor tarnishing). Well-shaped original tyres. Little blistered area at the rear and the occasional little mark besides.
3) 750 Telephone Box has a bright red and silver paint finish. Very close to mint.
4) 011 Messenger & 012 Postman have vibrant original colours and are virtually mint.
Pictorial card outer box is complete and free of graffiti. A little age and handling wear including surface grubbiness.
Pictorial insert is bright, fresh and compete. Couple of small, subtle repairs.
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