Morestone Series No. 11 Morris Van 'ROYAL MAIL' & 12 VW Microbus
Morris Van 'ROYAL MAIL' & VW Microbus by Morestone Series, Nos. 11 & 12. Near mint plus - very near mint/boxed. From The 25 Year Collection in California. Both with scarce promotional coupons. Starting bid £75. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
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Rare finds indeed:
1) Morestone No. 11 Morris Van ‘Royal Mail’, in close to mint condition with an original bright red finish and complete cast lettering on both sides. Grey metal wheels. Silver trim.
Early version from 1957. 58mm. Complete and strongly-coloured petrol pump style card box has very light wear on crisp fresh-looking card. With promotional coupon for a Foden No. 1 Esso Petrol Tanker too. Box has period stamp informing collectors that the promotion ends March 1st 1957.
2) Morestone No. 12 Volkswagen Micro Bus , in pale tan, with grey metal wheels and a silver trim. Very close to mint. 61 mm.
Complete and strongly-coloured petrol pump style card box has very light wear on crisp fresh-looking card. With promotional coupon for a Foden No. 1 Esso Petrol Tanker too. Box has period stamp informing collectors that the promotion ends March 1st 1957.
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