Corgi Gift Set 23 Chipperfield's Circus Set

Notes

This sought-after, early issue Gift Set (1962-66) is in very close to mint – virtually mint condition, comprising:

1) Corgi 426 Booking Office. Version in vivid red with shaped spun wheels, suspension.
With complete paper labels and transfers throughout (slight age transparency in places). An attractive Smith’s Karrier Bantam Van. Very close to mint paint finish.

2) Corgi 438 Land-Rover with a vibrant blue tinplate tilt, spare wheel on the bonnet and complete paper labels on both canopy sides. Minor extra smudge of balc print on one label ( may be possible to remove, otherwise virtually mint.

3) Corgi 1121 Crane Truck in vivid red and yellow finish with fine and clear light blue lettering and matching wheels. Very near mint condition. Bright metal parts. Very near mint.

4) 2 x 1123 Animal Cages
with intact amber plastic roof detail and plastic sliding doors. Shaped spun wheels. Vivid red and yellow finish. Minor discolouration to the blue plastic sliding doors. Few minor marks to the models at the always vulnerable opening hatches. Very near mint.

Both sets of original animals (i.e. bears and lions) are included. Original plastic packet which would have contained the animals is still present.

Unapplied transfers for both cages too (original POLAR BEARS and LIONS transfers are present).

5) Corgi 606 Elephant & Cage on Trailer. Light grey cage with original elastic bands still in place. Early version with bars.
Vibrant paper label. Very near mint..
Pale grey elephant present.

Complete and bright white polystyrene inner.

White card packing piece which fits over the top of the contents (a little water staining on one side).

Colourful pictorial box is complete and clean with a full colour, vivid Chipperfields Circus scene depicted.

Small lower corner edge ruffle/tear.

Still presents well. Note that the box base has a couple of minor storage punctures. Light wear besides.

Leaflets & top card packing piece:

One of the most popular Corgi Gift Sets – especially this early issue in original and complete authentic condition.