Pillar Letter Box GPO (Dinky Toys 12a)
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1936: Dinky Toys 12a Post Box, catalogue image [image info]
A red 1930s prewar-type G.P.O. Post Box (Dinky Toys 12a), circa 1935.
Description
The post box is a standard "pillarbox" type, with one posting slot and two white panels for posting information. Mounted on top is a flat yellow upright oval sign saying "Post Office", with an arrow pointing to the left.
The lower front of the postbox has "GR" in large raised letters (picked out in yellow or gold), and the back has "Dinky" embossed into the surface.
Catalogue illustration
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