This listing is for EMPTY Lionel Postwar boxes, there are
no trains, track, switches etc. included.
ORIGINAL LIONEL EMPTY 1597S SET
BOX is in P-5+ GOOD+ Condition. The empty box is for Set 1597S from 1958. The box is approximately 13 inches x 13
inches x 6 ½ inches. The O27 1597S set consisted of the following items: 2018 Steam
Locomotive, 1130T Tender, 6014 Bosco Boxcar, 6818 Flatcar w/Transformer, 6476
Lehigh Valley Hopper, 6025 Gulf Tank Car, 6112 Gondola w/3 Canisters, 6017 Caboose,
track and 45-watt transformer. The box is completely intact with no repair. The
box is showing its age. There is some
soiling and some writing on the top and flaps. The lettering is clear. There are no stains or other marks on the box.
The interior of the box is clean.
The LIONEL EMPTY 3927 TRACK CLEANING CAR ORIGINAL BOX is in
P-5+ GOOD+ Condition.
The end, tuck and all side flaps are intact with no repair. There is a small hole in one side. There is a
crease in one end flap. The box has some
soiling and color loss from age. There
are no inserts.
The LIONEL EMPTY 6472 REFRIGERATOR CAR ORIGINAL BOX is in P-5+
GOOD+ Condition. The end, tuck, all side
flaps and both coupler flaps are intact with no repair (one coupler flap has a
tear). There are a couple of small
creases and dings. The box has some soiling and color loss from age.
The LIONEL EMPTY 1122 REMOTE CONTROL O27 SWITCHES BOX is in
P-6- VERY GOOD- Condition and intact. The
tuck, top and both side flaps are intact with no repair. The box has some writing and marks on the top
but otherwise minimal soiling or marks. The inside of the box is clean.
The LIONEL EMPTY UCS REMOTE CONTROL TRACK ORIGINAL BOX is
in P-6 VERY GOOD Condition. The end,
tuck and all side flaps are intact with no repair. The box has minor soiling, and color loss.
The LIONEL EMPTY 1689W TENDER ORIGINAL BOX is in P-5 GOOD
Condition. Both coupler flaps and one
side flap are missing. The remaining
sides flaps, tuck and end flaps are intact with no repair; there is a tear in
one end flap. There are multiple black
marks and dings over the box. The colors and letters are strong.
The LIONEL EMPTY 6417 CABOOSE ORIGINAL BOX is in P5- GOOD-
Condition. One end has a missing coupler
flap which tore away part of the box when removed. The side flaps, tuck and end flaps on that
end are intact with a tear at the joint.
On the other end all flaps, to include the coupler flap are intact with
no repair. There are a couple of small creases and dings, and the box has
soiling and color loss from age.
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boxes will be inside of the set box.
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My
grading is based on my opinion and interpretation of the current TCA
Condition/Grading Standards as follows: Paper/Box
Grading Standards: P-10 Mint – Brand New: Complete and all original as
manufactured and unused. P-9 Store New:
Complete and all original and unused.
May have merchant additions such as store stamps, price tags et al. Boxes must have inner liner/s if appropriate.
P-8 Like New: Complete and all
original. Evidence of light use and
aging, additional notations since leaving publisher or manufacturer. Contents of box may be missing. P-7 Excellent: Complete and all original. Handling
indentations, minute edge wear, small creases. P-6 Very Good: Complete and
all original. Minor abrasions, creases and/or folds. Small tears, slight color changes, minor
soiling. Box may have inner liner/s
missing. NOTE: Any box or paper that
has been repaired can be graded no higher than P-5 (Good) P-5 Good: Items show
substantial wear. Moderate abrasions,
creases and/or folds; moderate tears and losses. Moderate color changes, staples may be rusty
or replaced. May have been repaired with archival tissue and adhesive. P-4
Fair: Heavy damage but generally legible.
May or may not have been repaired.
Paper may be brittle. Boxes may
have inner flaps missing. P-3 Poor: Incomplete, may be very brittle, significant
deterioration. Extensive amateur
repairs. (Scotch tape or equivalent