Description:
Sông Hồng, literally "Red River", is a brand of Vietnamese cigarettes produced by the famous Thang Long Tobacco Factory in Hanoi. The pack has two sides, one side with the inscription "Sông Hồng Thuốc Lá", the other side with "Red River Cigarettes". The light brown and blue design with an antique decorative security strip suggests production during the socialist period. This is one of the rare and exceptional examples from Vietnam, which visually clearly reflects the Asian design aesthetic of the second half of the 20th century.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: High. Rare cigarette packs from the Asian socialist era, especially original and intact ones, are highly valued in the niche collector market.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, but the package is deformed, torn in some places, average condition.
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Historical data and popularity: Due to limited exports to the West and specific local designs, Vietnamese packets from this period are rare and of documentary value.
