Sale 9789
London, South Kensington
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5 December 2003
Price realised
GBP 141
Estimate
JeP lithographed tinplate vehicles 7190 Fire Engine Ladder Truck --31cm. long, 1934-1955 (F-G, dusty) and 7270 Lotus-type Formula One racing car, painted in red --37cm. long, 1963-1968 (F, rear suspension assemblies missing, some fatigue to wheels) (2)
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