Description: This pack of Parisiennes Filtre Caporal cigarettes, made in Argentina, stands out with an elegant combination of dark blue and red. The front side features a white laurel wreath emblem with the inscription "CAPORAL" at the top, and the word "FILTRE" at the bottom. The inscription "Industria Argentina – 20 CIGARRILLOS NEGROS" is visible in the half-red bottom, which allows us to conclude that these are darker tobacco cigarettes. On the top of the pack there is an Argentine excise sticker with the marking "Código N° 8". The pack has a simple but strong classic design and visually resembles the European "Parisiennes", but is specific to the local market.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Average. This pack is interesting as a rare regional edition with a connection to the classic Swiss brand Parisiennes, but intended for the Argentine market. It may be valuable to collectors seeking to collect regional Parisiennes variants.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, very good condition.
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Historical data and popularity: Parisiennes is a well-known European mark, but this edition with the "Caporal" marking is a rare adaptation for South America. This variant is not often mentioned in collector's catalogs.
