Dinky Toys Gift Set 49 Petrol Pumps
Petrol Pumps by Dinky Toys, Gift Set No. 49. 1st issue with 'PRATTS' Oil Bin. Near mint plus -very near mint/boxed (powder blue issue). With early U.S. Export Label. Scarce Pre-War Set from The 25 Year Collection in California. Starting bid £100. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Notes
This is the scarce 1st issue version in the powder blue lift-off lid box and ‘PRATTS’ lettering on the Oil Bin.
This five piece set comprises:
1) 49a Bowser Petrol Pump, in green. Very near mint (replacement hose).
2) 49b Wayne Petrol Pump in turquoise. Very near mint (replacement hose).
3) 49c Theo Petrol Pump, in rich violet blue. Very near mint (replacement hose).
4) 49d Shell Petrol Pump, in brown. Very near mint (replacement hose)
5) 49e ’PRATTS" Oil Bin, in in deep yellow, with complete lettering. Near mint plus.
Lift-off lid box is a bright light powder blue colour and there are no seam splits or repairs. Small area of surface loss on one lid side and a little edge rubbing as one might expect. With a virtually complete early U.S. Export Label in red on the lid.
Complete with a very nice decorative card insert into which each item slots. Barely any wear!
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