FD25BV
French Dinky 25BV Peugeot Post Van. *Version with thin 'POSTES' lettering*. Near mint plus/boxed. From The Netherlands Collection.
Notes
This early issue Peugeot Postal Van was issued between 1954-59. Dark green finish throughout including the ridged wheels. Thin yellow ‘POSTES’ lettering at both sides is complete and crisp. Cross-hatching inside the roof. Bright baseplate and a fine sheen.Close scrutiny reveals a touch-in at a wheel arch and on the top edge of the roof. Quite difficult to notice.
The card picture box is crisp and vividly-coloured. No graffiti. Some grubbiness. Period label at an end flap.
You may like

Dinky Toys 512 Guy Flat Truck
Guy Flat Truck by Dinky Toys, No. 512. First issue in Burnt Orange & Mid-Green with early MID-GREEN ridged wheels (not grooved). Rare. Near mint plus/boxed. From The Denis Tyler Collection. Starting bid £200. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission. From The Reigate Collection.

Dinky Supertoys 661 Recovery Tractor
Recovery Tractor by Dinky Toys, No 661. Very near mint/boxed, with packing. Later issue with window glazing, plastic wheels & plastic winding handle cuff. From The Reference Collection.

Dinky Toys 956 Turntable Fire Escape
Berliet Turntable Fire Escape with windows by Dinky Toys, No. 956. Scarce SILVER platform issue. Very near mint/boxed, with leaflet, card packing ring & packing sponge. From The Reference Collection.