Description:
„John Cotton's No.1 - classic Scottish cigarettes, made John Cotton Ltd. companies founded in 1770 in Edinburgh. This ancient manufacturer was one of the prestigious British tobacco suppliers, marked with the honorable mark „By Appointment to HM The King“, indicating the official royal supplier status.
The package features on a golden background with elegant black and red font, in the central part - red "JC" sign (John Cotton logo), and on the back side the company name, coat of arms and year of establishment are presented. The design is minimalist, solid, perfectly reflecting British classics and mid-20th century luxury aesthetics.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: High. Due to its antiquity, royal supplier status, and limited number of surviving copies, this package is highly regarded among British tobacco heritage collectors. This design is rare, especially in excellent condition.
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Condition assessment: Very good - the package is sealed, the printing is clear, the surface is slightly darkened from time, but without tears or deformations.
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Historical data and popularity: John Cotton was known not only for cigarettes, but also for the production of pipe tobacco. After 1960, this brand gradually disappeared from mass production, so the original packets became collectible rarities.
