Dinky Gift Set 299
Dinky Gift Set 299 Post Office Services. Very near near mint - very, very near mint/boxed with inner. Scarce. From a collector in Northampton.
Price: £400.00
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
Notes
A desirable Gift Set and a difficult find in any condition, this fine nostalgic set comprises:
1) 260 Royal Mail Van in very near mint condition. Presents well with a pleasing lustre and unfaded colours. Royal Mail lettering and crest at both sides are complete. Bright baseplate. Well-shaped original tyres. Virtually mint.
2) 261 Post Office Telephones Van is in very near mint condition. Deep original shining paint finish. Lettering/crest complete on both sides. Bright baseplate. Well-shaped original tyres. .
3) 750 Telephone Box is a bright, unfaded glossy example. Note a couple of little marks on the top surface and a couple of small retouches.
4) 011 Messenger & 012 Postman have vibrant original colours. Couple of little chips.
Attractive card outer box is complete, clean and brightly-coloured. Small area of surface loss at two lid sides, due to the removal of the original tape which kept the lid closed. Small corner scuff.
Pictorial insert is complete and strongly-coloured. Note three very small repairs.
A popular Gift Set that is becoming harder to find these days.
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