{"product_id":"meccano-magazine-cba004-01-01042026","title":"Vintage MECCANO Magazine May 1948 (004) Vol 33 No 5 Hornby Dublo Trains Dinky Toys","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Meccano Magazine (UK) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eIssue Date:\u003c\/b\u003e May 1948 (Vol. XXXIII, No. 5) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"97\"\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e 004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e The magazine is in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eAcceptable to Good Vintage Condition\u003c\/b\u003e considering its age. It displays noticeable wear typical of a 1940s paper publication, including visible fraying, minor chipping, and small tears along the spine\/left edge of the front cover. The pages show standard age-related tanning. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"311\"\u003ePlease review all images carefully\u003c\/b\u003e to see the exact condition. The text and illustrations remain highly readable and vibrant. Sold as a wonderful piece of post-war British toy and engineering history!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeatured Content \u0026amp; Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCover Art:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a beautiful, classic illustration titled \"Men At Work\", showing engineers maintaining a large green steam locomotive (No. 5079).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage Advertisements:\u003c\/b\u003e Packed with nostalgic post-war ads including a fantastic back-cover feature for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"104\"\u003eHornby Dublo Electric Trains\u003c\/b\u003e (\"are here again!\"), highlighting sets like the EDG7 Tank Goods Set, EDP1 L.N.E.R. Passenger Set, and EDP2 L.M.S. Passenger Set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInside Features:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes classic ads for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eDinky Toys\u003c\/b\u003e (featuring the Bedford End Tipper and Armstrong-Siddeley Coupe) and the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"125\"\u003eFROG \"Revmaster\"\u003c\/b\u003e miniature electric motor by International Model Aircraft Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/b\u003e The back cover features a fascinating post-WWII era note regarding rationing and production: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"\u003e\"Home supplies will be very limited because Export must have preference.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/b\u003e Dispatched securely in a rigid cardboard mailer and protective sleeve to ensure safe transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eMeccano Magazine, May 1948, Vintage Model Trains, Hornby Dublo, Dinky Toys, Frog Revmaster, Post-War Toys, Steam Locomotive, Model Engineering, British Toys, (004)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meccano Magazine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53388968395091,"sku":"CBA004-01-01042026","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/6393\/0707\/files\/IMG_20260401_175833.jpg?v=1775066604","url":"https:\/\/ladsmags.co.uk\/products\/meccano-magazine-cba004-01-01042026","provider":"Magazine Trader LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}