"CURTISS JENNY TRAINER" BOXED FRICTION BI-PLANE.
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$172.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, November 13, 2014 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 13, 2014 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #213 - Part II
Item numbers 1063 through 2753 in auction 213
Value Code:
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Item Description
Original illustrated cardboard box contains 11" long tin litho bi-plane w/plastic revolving propeller and 14.75" wide wingspan. Made in Japan by S&E (Suzuki & Edwards), late 1950s/early 1960s. Box has inspection sticker on bottom and has assembly instructions on side. Scattered handling wear w/some creases, but VF overall. Assembled toy is faithful depiction of famous "barn-storming" airplane of the 1920s and features tin litho pilot's head in cockpit and French flag on tail fins w/"N-X-386" number (also on bottom set of wings). Friction works and propeller revolves intermittently as plane advances. Exc. Scarce toy w/even scarcer box.
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