A pre-war Hornby Series red and cream 22a Sports Tourer

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Sub-title below main title on title page please: Part One Binns Road production, 1933 to 1964 To go on LH page facing Lot One please Jean-Vital Remy by Mike and Sue Richardson Many collectors will remember the tall figure, clad in a fawn belted lightweight coat, poring over stalls at collectors' meets, in the 1980s. His enormous collection of Dinky Toys both French and English was built up with great assiduity and is not just large but full of variations and rarities. If there was the slightest difference in colour, construction or box, he must have it. Whether buying from a dealer, collector, shop or at auction, he engaged in memorable financial duels with other enthusiasts. The result of his sourcing so widely is this unparalleled collection, containing rare and unusual models as well as the standard items of any good Dinky collection. Of remark are the colour variations and his outstanding collection of South African assembled Dinky Toys, most of which are accompanied by boxes with Afrikaans wording, which must be one of the biggest and best assembled. FOREWORD This extraordinary collection offers collectors an unparalleled opportunity to see in detail the numerous possible variations of Dinky Toy car production. The greater part of the collection was arranged in a remarkable display, with boxes stored separately. Every effort has been made to inspect each piece minutely and to reunite it with a box of the correct type and period, where applicable. GLOSSARY Please print here Christie's reserve the right to restrict handling of certain items or collections Christie's gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Mike and Sue Richardson in the preparation of this catalogue PRE-WAR AND EARLY POST-WAR DINKY TOYS 1933-1954

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A pre-war Hornby Series red and cream 22a Sports Tourer
with blue wheels, 'Hornby Series' on underside (VG, windscreen frame detached).

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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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