I ordered this kit out of the UK and it is new. It has been stored in a plastic bin, so there are no smells!!! Opened to take pictures and sort the Appleton wools. Canvas is 23" by 23 inches. Design area is 16.5 inches wide and 16 inches tall. Canvas is Penelope and is 10 count. Colors are fantastic and the design is dramatic. I have not seen Ehrman re issue this kit.There is not color chart, but the printing is pretty good about showing the colors s...hifts. Comes in Ehrman clear bag.
No smells and all the parts are here even the needle! Kit ships out in packet by first class USPS mail.