Description:
This Melbourne Full Flavour – a classic Argentine cigarette brand, produced Tabacalera Argentina SA.. The package is marked Argentine tax stamp "IMP. INT. LEY 24.674"„ and “"Código N°1 - CIGARRILLOS"”, confirming production under a local license.
The design stands out with its contrasting red and white color composition, complemented by blue vertical stripes – a design solution typical of Latin American packaging of the late 1980s and 1990s. Marked at the top “FULL FLAVOR”, and below is the inscription “ARGENTINA INDUSTRY”.
Warning printed on the sides “"El fumar es prejudicial para la salud - Ley N° 23.344"”, as well as the manufacturer's logo – Tabacalera del Plata (previously related to the BAT structure in Argentina).
„Melbourne was a mid-range cigarette aimed at the domestic market and competed with brands such as Jockey Club, Parisienne and Chesterfield Argentina. This Full Flavor model featured a stronger, full-bodied tobacco blend, making it a favorite among traditional smokers.
Value assessment:
Collectible Value: Medium-High - Locally produced Argentine cigarettes with an intact stamp from this period are quite rare.
Condition assessment: Excellent - the film is intact, the stamp is neat, the inscriptions are clearly legible.
Historical data: Melbourne was one of those regional brands that did not spread beyond Argentina, and therefore remained important to collectors of South American-made cigarettes.
