Sale 8813
London, South Kensington
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29 June 2000
Price realised
GBP 822
Estimate
Britains Set 434 R.A.F. Monoplane first version, metal wheels, square ends to wing tips with pilot in white overalls, in original box, the tray unfolding to form the hanger, 1935 (F-G, propeller possibly replaced, small casting flaw to cockpit seat, body side roundels missing, box G) (2)
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