Description:
This pack of Macdonald's Gold Standard "Export" cigarettes is a typical mid-20th century Canadian export product. The pack is green, with a white border, marked with a traditional illustration of a horseman and the inscription "Export - Finest Virginia Leaf". On the back it is indicated that the manufacturer is "Macdonald Tobacco Inc.", located in Montreal, Canada. At the top it is noted that the company has been operating since 1858. The pack is intended for the international market - this is evidenced by both the "Export" inscription and the Canadian excise ribbon. Visually, it is a unique, authentic pack with signs of the era.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: High. This pack is an exceptional example of Canadian tobacco history, particularly prized among collectors for its "Export" version and well-preserved authentic appearance.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, but with clear signs of age - stains, fading of plastic, surface deformations.
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Historical data and popularity: Macdonald Tobacco was one of the oldest tobacco manufacturers in Canada. The Gold Standard line is considered prestigious, and the Export marking is in demand among foreign collectors.
