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1951 Gilbert Erector Set #6 1/2 in Cardboard Box-AIRPLANE RIDE

Description

1951 GILBERT NUMBER 6 1/2 ERECTOR SET
“Airplane Ride and Ferris Wheel “ in Cardboard Box (Box top separated at corners)
Includes Building Instructions in Good Condition
Complete with all parts required to build including string that was in kit, small parts box has incorrect lid. Complete but no cardboard parts separator in box.
Motor works excellent

Category Antique Toys
Medium Cardboard, Paper, Metal
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 17 1/2" x 10" x 3"
Date Period 1951
Weight 8 Lbs
History Belonged to retired Oilman in Lakeway, TX
Price 80.00
Price Paid (If known) $3.00
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chrishanlonantiques 🌱 Newbie 10 years ago

hello and thanks for your posting.  Your set looks to be in very good condition and is popular with collectors of the 1950's sets.  it is a more common set as it was popular in the day.  I would say it is third in popularity after the robot set and ferris wheel set.  The full market value of your set is $55 - $65. 

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