Britains - Original 116th Edition Catalogue for January 1961 [Trade/Dealer Issue], comprising: Monochrome/Colour illustrated 84 page. Sections cover all Britains/Herald ranges including New Lines. This Catalogue Premiers the New Range of Window Box Packaging introduced for most sets in that year. Generally Excellent overall. £70-£140
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Britains - Original 1964 Catalogue [Trade/Dealer Issue], comprising: Monochrome/Colour illustrated 64 page Catalogue. Sections cover all Britains/Herald ranges including New Lines. This Catalogue Premiers the new Concord Overland Stage Coach introduced in that year. Generally Excellent overall. £70-£140
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Britains - Original Catalogue Supplements, comprising: June, 1938 [Railton Car], 1939 [Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs], September, 1931 Price Reduction Sheet/Garden Ornaments, 1934 [Miniature Gardening Listings], Supplementary New Lines, 1954 & January, 1958 [Home Trade Price List]. Some age wear otherwise generally Very Good overall. [9 pieces] £45-£90
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Britains - Map of the World Cow, Second Version, comprising: Friesian Cow with Black Markings forming a World Map along its Flanks, made as a Nestle`s Milk promotional item in 1924 for the British Empire Exhibition. This second version example has the wording "Nestles Milk" & " The World Cow" cast onto its Flanks. Some minor paint chips otherwise generally Excellent overall. £120-£240
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Britains - Farm Range - Horses, comprising: Model No' 782 - Suffolk Mare & 2 x No' 783 - Suffolk Foal. Slight colour variants. Minor paint chips to Foals otherwise Near Mint overall. Rare Issues. [3] £90-£120
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Britains - Farm Range, Model 784 - Ayrshire Bull, Model 785 - Ayrshire Cow & Model 786 - Ayrshire Calf. [Post War Issue]. Minor paint chips [mainly to calf] otherwise Excellent overall. [3] £90-£120
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Britains - The Miniature Road Engine, circa, 1880, comprising: A Fly Wheel driven Road Roller Overall Length 7.5 cm / 3 inches - O/A Height 5.5 cm / 2,25 inches. finished in a Red/Green/Black & Gold Colour Scheme. Some paint loss & general age wear otherwise generally Very Good overall. Unboxed. Ref: Joplin Et Al - Britains Civilian Toy Figures, Schiffer, Page 11. Extraordinarily Rare. £220-£440
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Britains - Set 4F - Tumbrel Cart, [Pre War Version], comprising: Brown Horse, Yellow Cart with Red Spoked Wheels, Yellow Hay Racks & Carter with Whip in Grey Smock. Some minor paint chips otherwise generally Very Good overall, contained in a generally Very Good [minor age wear] illustrated lid label green box. £50-£100
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Britains - Set 4F - Tumbrel Cart, [Pre War Version], comprising: Black Horse, Yellow Cart with Red Spoked Wheels, Yellow Hay Racks & Carter with Whip in Cream Smock. Some minor paint chips otherwise generally Excellent overall, contained in a generally Very Good [minor age wear] illustrated lid label green box. £50-£100
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Britains - Set 4F - Tumbrel Cart, [1950's Version early 1960's transitional issue], comprising: White [plastic] Horse, Green Cart with Red Spoked Wheels, Brown Hay Racks [no Carter]. Near Mint overall, contained in a generally Excellent [minor age wear] Pictorial [transitional] card set box. Scarce transitional issue [metal to plastic horse] still contained in the hollowcast issue box, amongst the first examples to be sold by Vectis. £50-£100
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Britains - Set 5F - Farm Wagon, [Pre War Version], comprising: Mid Blue 4 x Wheeled Wagon with Red Spoked Wheels [spoke damage to one rear wheel], Black/White Cart Horses & Carter with whip in Brown Smock. Some minor paint losses otherwise generally Very Good overall, contained in a generally Very Good [minor age wear] illustrated lid label green box. £70-£140
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Britains - Set 6F - General Purpose Plough, [Pre War Version], comprising: Ploughman with 2 x Wheeled Blue Plough, Red Spoked Wheels, Dark/Light Brown Horses complete with [Wire] Traces & Whippletrees. Some minor paint chips otherwise generally Very Good overall, contained in a generally Excellent [minor age wear] illustrated lid label box. £60-£120
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Britains - Set 6F - General Purpose Plough, [Early Post War Version], comprising: Ploughman with 2 x Wheeled Blue Plough, Red Spoked Wheels, Dark Brown Horses complete with [Wire] Traces & Whippletrees. Some paint chips otherwise generally Good overall, contained in a generally Excellent [minor age wear] illustrated lid label box. £50-£100
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Britains - Set 6F - General Purpose Plough, [Post War Version], comprising: Ploughman with 2 x Wheeled Pale Blue Plough, Red Spoked Wheels, Black/Brown Horses complete with [Wire] Traces & Whippletrees. Some minor paint chips otherwise generally Very Good overall, contained [no insert] in a generally Good [some age wear, contemporary graffiti & auction house sticker to lid] illustrated lid label [landscape] box. £50-£100
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Britains - Set 6F - General Purpose Plough, [Mid Post War Version], comprising: Ploughman with 2 x Wheeled Blue Plough, Red Spoked Wheels, Black/Brown Horses complete with Traces & Whippletrees. Near Mint overall, contained [strung] in a generally Good [some moderate damp staining] illustrated [Yellow] label [landscape] type box. Rare to find strung. £60-£120
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Britains - Farm Series - Set 7F - Tree & Gate [Pre-War Version], comprising: Branched Tree & White Farm Gate. Minor paint chips otherwise generally Excellent overall, contained in a generally Fair to Good [some staining/scuffing/crushing & lid edge partially missing] illustrated [White] lid label green box. £50-£100
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Britains - Farm Series - Set 7F - Tree & Gate [Post -War Version], comprising: Branched Tree & White Farm Gate. Near Mint overall, contained [slotted insert] in a generally Very Good [some age wear] printed lid green box. £50-£100
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Britains - Set 9F - Horse Roller, [Early Post War Version], comprising: Brown Roller with Pale Blue Shafts, Farmhand & White Horse. Some minor paint chips otherwise generally Very Good overall, contained in a generally Excellent [minor age wear & ] illustrated lid [White] label green box. £45-£90
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Britains - Set 9F - Home Farm Series - Horse Roller [Mid Post War Version], comprising: Brown Roller with Pale Blue Shafts, Farmhand & Brown Horse. Near Excellent [minor paint chips] overall, contained in a Very Good [some age wear] duochrome illustrated box. £45-£90
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Britains - Set 9F - Horse Roller, [Late 1950's Version], comprising: Grey Roller with Blue Shafts, Farmhand & Black Horse. Generally Excellent overall, contained in a Very Good [minor age wear] colour illustrated card box. £45-£90
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Britains - Set 12F - Timber Carriage, [late 1950's Version], comprising: Green Timber Carriage with 4 Red Spoked wheels, Log Load, 2 x Brown Horses complete with Traces & Walking Farmhand. Near Mint overall, contained in a generally Excellent [minor age wear] pictorial lid label green [square] box. Scarce Issue. £70-£140
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Britains - Farm Series - Set 21F - English Flint Wall [1930-39 only], comprising: 3 x Straight Wall Sections, 2 x Curved Wall Sections, 2 x Corner Wall Sections, 2 x Straight Half Wall Sections, 4 x Hinge/Wall Sections, Farm/Tryst Gate & Stile. Some minor paint loss otherwise generally Excellent overall, contained [un-strung no insert] in a generally Very Good [minor age wear] illustrated [White] lid label green box. A Rare issue £220-£320
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Britains, Farm Series, Set 30F [1932 Issue], comprising: 6 x Long Fencing Sections, 2 x Short Fencing Sections & 1 x White Four Bar Gate. Some minor paint losses otherwise generally Excellent overall contained in a generally Fair to Good [some moderate age wear & scuffs] 1st Issue Farm Series box with Printed [White] Label. A Very Rare First issue, the only example to be sold by Vectis £90-£150
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Britains Set 36F - Model Home Farm Series [early post-war issue], comprising: Cow, Pig, Dog, Farm Hand Calf, Sheep & Horse. Minor Paint Chips otherwise generally Very Good overall, contained [strung - replacement insert] in a Fair [scuffing/tears/splits to extremities] MHF illustrated [cream] label box. £45-£90
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Britains Set 36F - Model Home Farm Series [mid post-war issue], comprising: Cow, Pig, Dog, Farm Hand [movable arm missing] Calf, Sheep & Horse. Some paint loss otherwise generally Very Good overall, contained [un strung] in a generally Excellent [minor age wear] MHF illustrated [yellow] label green box. £35-£70
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Britains - Farm Series No.40F - Farm Horse and Cart [mid post war version], comprising: Brown "Skinny" Horse with Green/Cream Cart with Red Wheels. Near Mint overall, contained in a generally Very Good [some age wear] printed green cardboard set box. £25-£50
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Britains - Farm Series No.40F - Farm Horse and Cart [early post war 2nd Grade version], comprising: Brown "Skinny" Horse with Green Cart with Green Wheels. Near Mint overall, contained in a generally Excellent [minor age wear] printed label plain set box. Rare colour variant. £35-£70
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Britains - Farm Series - Set 45F - Milk Float & Horse [post war issue], comprising: Brown Milk Cart/with Beige Shafts, 2 x Red Spoked Wheels, Brown Horse & 2 x Milk Churns with Lids. Some paint loss [mainly to horse] otherwise generally Very Good overall, contained in a generally Good [old tape & tape ghosting] printed box. £30-£50
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Britains - Set 58F - New Model Tree [pre-war issue], comprising: 1 x Multi-Sectional Three Dimensional Tree. Some minor paint chips otherwise generally Excellent overall, contained in a generally Excellent early issue printed [lemon] label box. £35-£70
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Britains - Set 58F - New Model Tree [post-war issue], comprising: 1 x Multi-Sectional Three Dimensional Tree. Some minor paint chips otherwise generally Excellent overall, contained in a generally Excellent early issue printed [yellow] label box. £35-£70
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Britains - Set 59F - Four Wheeled Lorry [Post War version], comprising: Round Nosed Lorry with Rear Tipping Body, Matt Apple Green finish with Silvered Radiator, Black Rubber Treaded Tyres & Black Wheel Hubs [no driver]. Minor age wear otherwise generally Excellent overall, contained in a generally Excellent [minor age wear] illustrated [Yellow] label set box. Scarce issue to find in this condition. £300-£600
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Britains - Farm Set 67F [1935-39 only], comprising: Farm Hand, Farmers Wife, Horse, 2 x Pigs, 1 x Piglet, 2 x Sheep, Lamb, 2 x Cows, Calf, Dog, Bench, Swan, 2 x Cygnets & Fold Out Scenic Display [66F - Farm Cottage]. Some minor paint loss otherwise generally Excellent overall, contained [un-strung] in a generally Poor [extensive damages/repairs] illustrated Green Label box. Extremely Rare to find complete with the scenic display, the first example to be sold by Vectis £300-£500
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Britains - Set 120F [56F Contents] - Home Farm Series, comprising: Farmer, Farmers Wife, 2 x Lambs, 2 x Hens, 2 x Sheep, 2 x Cows & 3 x Trees. Near Mint overall, contained [strung] in a generally Good [scuffs/tears/loss to extremities] Green HFS box with pictorial label. £70-£140
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Britains - Set 120F - Home Farm Series, comprising: 2 x Lambs, 2 x Hens, 5 x Sheep, 4 x Cows & 1 x Horse. Mint overall, contained [strung] in a Near Mint Green HFS box with pictorial label. A superb example £120-£220
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Britains - Set 120F - Home Farm Series, comprising: 2 x Lambs, 2 x Hens, 5 x Sheep, 4 x Cows & 1 x Horse. Mint overall, contained [strung] in a Near Mint Green HFS box with pictorial label. Another superb example £120-£220
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Britains - Set 123F - Home Farm Series, comprising: 2 x Pigs, 2 x Horses, Goose & Turkey. Some minor paint chips otherwise generally Very Good overall, contained [un-strung] in a Near Excellent Red HFS box with pictorial [Yellow] label. £35-£70
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Britains - Farm series - Set 128F - Fordson Major Tractor, comprising: Blue Tractor with Orange Hubs & Rubber Tyres & Seated Driver in Green Shirt. Near Mint overall, contained in a generally Near Mint [minor age wear] pictorial lid label green box. £120-£220
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Britains - Set 152F - Home Farm Series, comprising: Farmer, Farmers Wife, 2 x Lambs, Turkey, 1 x Sheep, 1 x Cow, 1 x Horse, 1 x Pig & 1 x Piglet. Mint overall, contained [strung] in a Near Excellent [minor age wear] Green HFS box with pictorial label £35-£70
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Britains - Set 155F - Home Farm Series, comprising: Farmer, Farmers Wife, Dog, Goose, Turkey, Tree, St Bernard Dog, 2 x Pigs, Donkey, Prone Dog Cow & Calf. Mint overall, contained [strung] in a Near Mint Green HFS box with pictorial label. A superb set, the first example to be sold by Vectis £120-£220
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Britains Model 619 - Boy on a Swing, [post war issue] comprising: Boy [Brown Jumper] on a [Brown] Swing with Separate Seat. Near Mint overall, contained in a Near Mint [Cream] label set box. Extremely Rare, the first boxed example to be sold by Vectis £90-£150
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Britains - Motor & Road Series - Set 2024 - Light Goods Van, 1948 Issue, comprising: Round Nosed Van with Dark Blue Cab & Van Body, "Britains Ltd" to either side & Driver in Blue Uniform & Peaked Cap. Some minor paint chips & a few chips to "Britains Ltd" Decals otherwise generally Excellent to Near Mint overall, contained in a generally Excellent [minor storage wear] illustrated lid [Lemon] label box. A Very Nice Example £300-£600
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Britains - Set 6F - General Purpose Plough, [Mid Post War Version], comprising: Ploughman with 2 Wheeled Blue Plough, Red Spoked Wheels, 2 x Brown Horses complete with Traces & Whippletrees. Generally Excellent overall, contained in a Very Good [minor age wear] illustrated Brown Sliding lid box. Scarce issue box. £70-£140
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Britains - Set 8F - Horse Rake, [Early Post War Version], comprising: Green Rake with Red Spoked Wheels [repair to one shaft], Seated Farmer & Brown Horse. Some moderate paint loss [mainly to Farmer], otherwise generally Fair overall, contained in a generally Good [some age wear & sun bleaching] illustrated [White] lid label Green box. £25-£35
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Britains - Set 4F - Tumbrel Cart, [late 1940's Version], comprising: PREVIOUSLY UNRECORDED COLOUR VARIANT Horse - GREY/GREEN [similar to that used on Set 2024 - Light Goods Van] with IRON GREY Mane, Tail & Hooves. In common with many Britains ranges [Guns, Vehicles, Aircraft Etc.] during the 1946 -1948 period many standard pieces were painted utilising non standard colours [Opie GBof B, Page 379]. Blue Cart with Red Spoked Wheels, Yellow Hay Racks & Carter with Whip in Blue-Grey Smock. Some extensive paint loss [mainly to racks] otherwise generally Excellent overall, contained in a generally Poor [extensive age wear & some end flaps missing] Pictorial card set box. Rare. £45-£90
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Britains - Set 5F - Farm Wagon, [Pre War Version], comprising: Green 4 Wheeled Wagon with Red Spoked Wheels, Black/Brown Cart Horses [no carter]. Some minor paint chips otherwise generally Excellent overall. Together with - Set 4F - Tumbrel Cart, [Pre War Version] - Beige Cart with Red Spoked Wheels & Brown Horse [no Hay Racks & Carter]. Some paint loss otherwise generally Good overall. Both Un-boxed. [2] £50-£90
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Britains - Set 9F - Horse Roller, [Post War Version], comprising: Brown Roller with Pale Blue Shafts & Brown Horse [no farm hand] & Set 8F - Horse Rake, [Early Post War Version], comprising: Blue Rake with Red Spoked Wheels, Seated Farmer & Brown Horse. Some minor paint loss otherwise generally Very Good overall. Both Unboxed. [3 pieces] £35-£70
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Britains - From Set 62F - Home Farm Series, comprising: Farmer, Farmers Wife, 4 x Trees, 4 x Bushes, Ram, 3 x Sheep, 2 x Lambs, Bull, Horse, 2 x Pigs & 2 x Piglets. Generally Excellent overall, contained [partially strung] on an Insert Card Only. £70-£120
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Britains - Set H7017 - "Make-Up Farm", 1961 Only, comprising: Colour Pre-Printed Heavy Card Slot-Together Farmyard, complete with: Farmhouse, Barn, Windmill, Bridge, Sign post, Fencing/Walling & Trees. Parts unchecked but believed complete other than a section of missing fencing. Ex' Ed Ruby / Philip Dean [Lot 126] Collection. This example is the one that illustrates page 506 of Opie's GBoB [copy enclosed]. Near Mint overall, complete with a generally Good [some moderate age wear] open window type box. Scarce Issue with Immaculate Provenance £150-£200
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Hugar for Britains - Set 94F [1939/40 version] - Farmhouse, comprising: L - shaped 2 x storey Cottage [22 x 17cm / 8.75 x 6.75 Inches] with White Stucco Walls, 6 x Windows, Chimney Stack, Opening Front Door, Rear Access Panel, "Thatched Roof" & Baseboard. Impressed to underside "Made in England". Some age wear otherwise generally Excellent overall. £120-£220
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Hugar for Britains - Set 95F [1940], comprising: Cowshed with Planked Half Front, Drop Down Door & Thatched Roof all mounted on a Plywood base. Some minor damages/paint chips otherwise generally Excellent overall. Scarce. £150-£300
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