Sale 7385
London, South Kensington
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25 October 1996
Price realised
GBP 218
Estimate
Rare EDL2 LMS 'Duchess of Atholl' Locomotive and Tender, raised section in relief under nameplate instead of slot, EPW, tender with third type spread diecast rivets, in mid-blue boxes, tender box dated 2.50, 1950 (2)
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