Description:
„"Turkish Special" - classic cigarettes of American origin, manufactured according to the recipe of a US company G.A. Andron & Co. license, but made in the Netherlands, to serve European markets. The design features on a bright yellow background, minimalist typography and a red Turkish symbol (crescent with a star), which emphasizes the brand's thematics.
The package is marked:
“"The only authentic Turkish cigarette is a Turkish Monopoly cigarette"”,
which testifies to an attempt to emphasize the "authenticity" of the product and associate it with oriental tobacco traditions. The side edges show the nicotine and tar levels (12 mg TAR, 0.9 mg NICOTINE), and the back shows a US-style health warning message - a sign that the product was intended for export to various international markets.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Average. Turkish Special is a relatively rare but lesser known line, so it is considered more of a niche collector's item, especially among collectors of American origin or related to "oriental blend" cigarettes. The limited distribution in Europe gives it additional historical interest.
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Condition assessment: Excellent - the package is unopened, the cellophane is intact, the surface is clean, the corners are intact.
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Historical data and popularity: GA Andron & Co. operated in the US as an importer and distributor of smaller tobacco brands trying to stand out in the "Turkish style" tobacco blends niche. This edition was produced in limited quantities, making surviving copies relatively rare.
