Description:
„"Asta Cigarettes" is Austrian cigarette brand, produced Austrian Tobacco Monopoly (Österreichische Tabakregie) during a period when all tobacco production and trade rights in the country were centralized in the hands of the state.
The package is separated modern minimalist design: delicate pearly pink shade, a vertical red stripe accent and the elegant inscription "Asta" - in a handwritten font. On the left side - Coat of arms of Austria (eagle) with a record „"Österreichische Tabakregie gegenertung 1784"“, confirming the official mark of origin of the tobacco monopoly.
This Pack of 10 cigarettes, typical for the women's segment – smaller, lighter and aesthetically distinctive. This series was created as „premium Austrian product, focused on elegance and European sophistication.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium-high. Due to its small format (10 cigarettes), aesthetic design and clear affiliation with the Austrian tobacco monopoly, this pack is very interesting for collectors, especially for those who collect products of the Central European tobacco industry.
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Condition assessment: Excellent - package is intact, with original cellophane, color is still vibrant, corners are intact. Slight aging of the paper.
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Historical data and popularity: „Asta was less common than the mainstream Memphis or Smart brands, so the original examples that survive today are rarer and more niche.
