Description:
„"Космос 1971" is one of the thematic cigarette packs of the "Kosmos" series, dedicated to significant events in space exploration. This edition is intended to commemorate the launch of the world's first orbital space station "Saliut-1", which took place on April 19, 1971. The front of the pack depicts the orbital station on a background of stars and a spatial black and blue background. The date "1971" is marked at the bottom, and the back briefly presents the historical context of the event. The pack is originally packaged, with a Russian excise stamp.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: High. This release is valuable because of its historical significance – Salyut-1 was the first orbital station in human history, so the package is seen as a symbol of the beginning of the space era.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, very good condition, with cellophane and remaining excise stamp.
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Historical data and popularity: „"Space" themed editions are distinguished by their unique design and educational value, which is why they are often considered prestigious in the collector's community. The "1971" version is one of the rarer, more often collected by space enthusiasts.
