THE GREAT BOOK OF CORGI 1956 - 1983
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A VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO AQUIRE THE ABSOLUTE BIBLE FOR CORGI COLLECTORS . THE OFFICIAL "GREAT BOOK OF CORGI 1956 - 1983", A MUST FOR ANY COLLECTOR. THE MOST COMPLETE REFERENCE TO CORGI MODELS EVER PUBLISHED, TOGETHER WITH A SUPERB LIMITED EDITION ROUTEMASTER BUS, IN THE OFFICIAL CORGI LIVERY. WRITTEN BY MARCEL R. VAN CLEEMPUT. This book covers the entire period of Corgi production, which commenced with the showing of 24 model vehicles at the British Industries Fair in early 1955 and ended with the last designs in early 1983. In addition the author provides a short history of the Mettoy Company founded in 1933 and the launch in 1948 of their first "metal cast" toys which bore no relation to their eventual range of Corgi toys. The Corgi range was in direct competition with Dinky Toys and owed their great success to the constant introduction of new gimmicks and technical innovations, many of which were never matched by their numerous competitors.................. This book weighs 3.5kgs and will weigh 4kgs once packed for postage, it will be sent only by recorded delivery and only in the UK, as I am advised, you cannot send a parcel over 2kgs out of the UK. Therefore the high postage charge. Alternatively, it can be collected in person from Ashford, Kent. Please note, this book is advertised elsewhere so may remove without
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