Matchbox Lesney Fire Station Gift Set G - 10 Cream Face 4 Mods VNM Boxes
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FROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION. One (1) Lesney 1963 issue Matchbox hard-to-find Fire Station G-10 Gift Set includes Accessory Building MF-1-A2 with cream front, off white elsewhere, without embossed brick; grey forecourt and base; red roof and trim; four comtemporary fire station theme models, originally sold in the G-10. They are as follows: T...wo 9c late issue Merryweather Marquis Series III Fire Engines (Stannard codes 13 gold ladder, and 14 silver ladder), one Bedford LCC Lomas Ambulance (Stannard code 17), and one 59b Ford Fairlane Fire Chief's Car (Stannard code 5). Both the MF-1 and the models are in their original boxes, all of which are in top condition grade, very well preserved, absolutely un-played (no repairs done or necessary, no shop tags, and no closure fold fatigue whatsoever). NOTE small tear on one corner of the blue side of the large box. All sides of the boxes can be seen in the photos and all original closures are present and intact. The MF-1-A2 shows a cream face building, normally associated with a green roof building, but this is the way it came from the factory in 1963; the roof is red and the base light grey with red trim and labels in factory fresh and bright, 100% perfect condition. The models are all VNM condition in their original D type boxes in crisp, bright, rigid, un-fatigued, un-creased condition. This G-10 Gift Set with model building and four fire/emergency theme models is in very near mint overall condition. The Fire Station alone, outside of the G-10 was also introduced in 1963 and was sold in this type and two others based upon colour and label differences (Mack). Additional photographs can be provided up to one day before the end of the auction. These 12 photos capture the overall condition of this beautiful G-10 Gift Set. There will be no surprises.
This paragraph is from "Collecting Matchbox Diecast Toys-The First 40 Years" by Kevin McGimpsey & Stewart Orr, et al., Matchbox International; Major Productions, Ltd.; 1st Edition, Chester, UK 1989, p.253.:
"The Matchbox Fire Station (MF.1) was added to the range in 1963. This accessory was described on the 1966 Collectors Catalogue as being 'made in tough plastic with working double doors, firemen's pole and authentic multi-coloured transfers [labels]. Supplied completely assembled in a giant 'Matchbox'. The Fire Station was available wither as a single item [for] 10s. 6d (52.5p) or as part of the G-10 Gift Set. The station was released with either a green or a red roof, and a grey base which also formed a forecourt. Various labels were applied to add realism to the station. Although an Ambulance Station was developed at the same time in green and white, it was never released and consequently, Lesney used up stocks of green roofs by issuing them as part of the Fire Station".
The base is 23.5 cm wide and 16.5 cm deep. The building is 23 cm wide by 11.75 cm deep by 9.5 cm high, to the top of the gable. All parts of this G-10 Gift Set are present and intact. No cracks. The doors which open INWARD work as they should. The label are in factory fresh, 100% perfect condition. This Matchbox Fire Station G-10 Gift Set will display as new. Additional photographs can be sent to your e-mail address and questions will be entertained up to 4 hours prior to auction end. Please do not pay before we send you an invoice. After all items upon which youintend to bid have closed, you may ask for an invoice. For deliveries outsideof the US, we will make sure that proper, lowest cost combined shipping is applied. Fordomestic deliveries, waiting for the invoice will ensure that all of the itemsyou have won are captured and combined in one package.
It is understood that all images of items used in this listing are of original, genuine Lesney products.
2. Grading:VNM = Very Near Mint. No cracks or missing pieces. The paintwork, if any, is, for all practical purposes, close to new. Original factory flaws will be noted in the listing if they exist. All original accessories are present.
NM = Near Mint. Restoration unnecessary. Slight wear or other display issues may be present. Any paintwork is nearly perfect, clean, shiny and bright on all exterior surfaces
EXC = Excellent. Minorstructural, paintwork and/or applique imperfections may exist, usually due to improper storage, not play, and will be evident in the photos. Paintwork imperfections may have been restored. Decals or other appliques may have been replaced with replicas. For this grade, no mechanical problems exist, including windows, if applicable, and no such repairs have ever been performed, in our opinion. Minor use may be evident. All original accessories are usually present for this grade. If not, what is missing or replaced with replica parts will be disclosed. 3. Shipping Caveats:U.S. Buyers: Tracking and insurance is included regardless of postal class. We do not charge handling fees. International Buyers: Please ignoreshipping calculator for multiplepurchases as we will give you the absolutelowest rate available in a combined package consistent with safeinternational packaging practises for the class of post Buyer chooses. No handling fees. Postage rates are published at http://www.usps.com. Please inquire estimated postage prior to bidding. We ship by weight only. If free shipping is offered, it only applies to U.S. customers. We do not subscribe the eBay Global Shipping Programme.
Shipping transit time: We ship paid invoices on the day following the close of the auction. Sellers have no control over transit time to offshore locations. eBay guaranteed delivery policy applies to domestic shipments. Note to international buyers: First Class International deliveriesto certain countries may require up to 60 days to arrive. 4. Terms and Conditions:Payment: If payment is not made immediately, thesuccessful bidder must contact Sellers within 48 hours tolet Sellers know when they may expect payment. ForU.S. Bidders, eBay now stipulates that PayPal is the onlypayment method which may be referenced in this listing. Please contact useif you do not have a PayPal account. ForInternational Bidders, only PayPal is accepted. In the absenceof an agreement between the parties made within 48 hours after the firstpurchase, payment must be received within five (5) days of theauction end unless otherwise agreed or Sellers reserve the right to relistthe item without notice.
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FROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION. One (1) Lesney 1963 issue Matchbox hard-to-find Fire Station G-10 Gift Set includes Accessory Building MF-1-A2 with cream front, off white elsewhere, without embossed brick; grey forecourt and base; red roof and trim; four comtemporary fire station theme models, originally sold in the G-10. They are as follows: T...wo 9c late issue Merryweather Marquis Series III Fire Engines (Stannard codes 13 gold ladder, and 14 silver ladder), one Bedford LCC Lomas Ambulance (Stannard code 17), and one 59b Ford Fairlane Fire Chief's Car (Stannard code 5). Both the MF-1 and the models are in their original boxes, all of which are in top condition grade, very well preserved, absolutely un-played (no repairs done or necessary, no shop tags, and no closure fold fatigue whatsoever). NOTE small tear on one corner of the blue side of the large box. All sides of the boxes can be seen in the photos and all original closures are present and intact. The MF-1-A2 shows a cream face building, normally associated with a green roof building, but this is the way it came from the factory in 1963; the roof is red and the base light grey with red trim and labels in factory fresh and bright, 100% perfect condition. The models are all VNM condition in their original D type boxes in crisp, bright, rigid, un-fatigued, un-creased condition. This G-10 Gift Set with model building and four fire/emergency theme models is in very near mint overall condition. The Fire Station alone, outside of the G-10 was also introduced in 1963 and was sold in this type and two others based upon colour and label differences (Mack). Additional photographs can be provided up to one day before the end of the auction. These 12 photos capture the overall condition of this beautiful G-10 Gift Set. There will be no surprises.
This paragraph is from "Collecting Matchbox Diecast Toys-The First 40 Years" by Kevin McGimpsey & Stewart Orr, et al., Matchbox International; Major Productions, Ltd.; 1st Edition, Chester, UK 1989, p.253.:
"The Matchbox Fire Station (MF.1) was added to the range in 1963. This accessory was described on the 1966 Collectors Catalogue as being 'made in tough plastic with working double doors, firemen's pole and authentic multi-coloured transfers [labels]. Supplied completely assembled in a giant 'Matchbox'. The Fire Station was available wither as a single item [for] 10s. 6d (52.5p) or as part of the G-10 Gift Set. The station was released with either a green or a red roof, and a grey base which also formed a forecourt. Various labels were applied to add realism to the station. Although an Ambulance Station was developed at the same time in green and white, it was never released and consequently, Lesney used up stocks of green roofs by issuing them as part of the Fire Station".
The base is 23.5 cm wide and 16.5 cm deep. The building is 23 cm wide by 11.75 cm deep by 9.5 cm high, to the top of the gable. All parts of this G-10 Gift Set are present and intact. No cracks. The doors which open INWARD work as they should. The label are in factory fresh, 100% perfect condition. This Matchbox Fire Station G-10 Gift Set will display as new. Additional photographs can be sent to your e-mail address and questions will be entertained up to 4 hours prior to auction end. Please do not pay before we send you an invoice. After all items upon which youintend to bid have closed, you may ask for an invoice. For deliveries outsideof the US, we will make sure that proper, lowest cost combined shipping is applied. Fordomestic deliveries, waiting for the invoice will ensure that all of the itemsyou have won are captured and combined in one package.
It is understood that all images of items used in this listing are of original, genuine Lesney products.
2. Grading:VNM = Very Near Mint. No cracks or missing pieces. The paintwork, if any, is, for all practical purposes, close to new. Original factory flaws will be noted in the listing if they exist. All original accessories are present.
NM = Near Mint. Restoration unnecessary. Slight wear or other display issues may be present. Any paintwork is nearly perfect, clean, shiny and bright on all exterior surfaces
EXC = Excellent. Minorstructural, paintwork and/or applique imperfections may exist, usually due to improper storage, not play, and will be evident in the photos. Paintwork imperfections may have been restored. Decals or other appliques may have been replaced with replicas. For this grade, no mechanical problems exist, including windows, if applicable, and no such repairs have ever been performed, in our opinion. Minor use may be evident. All original accessories are usually present for this grade. If not, what is missing or replaced with replica parts will be disclosed. 3. Shipping Caveats:U.S. Buyers: Tracking and insurance is included regardless of postal class. We do not charge handling fees. International Buyers: Please ignoreshipping calculator for multiplepurchases as we will give you the absolutelowest rate available in a combined package consistent with safeinternational packaging practises for the class of post Buyer chooses. No handling fees. Postage rates are published at http://www.usps.com. Please inquire estimated postage prior to bidding. We ship by weight only. If free shipping is offered, it only applies to U.S. customers. We do not subscribe the eBay Global Shipping Programme.
Shipping transit time: We ship paid invoices on the day following the close of the auction. Sellers have no control over transit time to offshore locations. eBay guaranteed delivery policy applies to domestic shipments. Note to international buyers: First Class International deliveriesto certain countries may require up to 60 days to arrive. 4. Terms and Conditions:Payment: If payment is not made immediately, thesuccessful bidder must contact Sellers within 48 hours tolet Sellers know when they may expect payment. ForU.S. Bidders, eBay now stipulates that PayPal is the onlypayment method which may be referenced in this listing. Please contact useif you do not have a PayPal account. ForInternational Bidders, only PayPal is accepted. In the absenceof an agreement between the parties made within 48 hours after the firstpurchase, payment must be received within five (5) days of theauction end unless otherwise agreed or Sellers reserve the right to relistthe item without notice.
Feedback: Positive feedback is always left upon payment within terms.
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