Description:
Bright red package with subtle vertical lines and a classic LARK typography in white letters on a gold band. Under the logo is the inscription Premium Quality Tobaccos, and the lower third emphasizes Charcoal Filter for smoother taste, indicating an activated carbon filter that provides a smoother taste. The design features a gold-colored crown symbol at the bottom, reflecting the brand's premium image. The top shows 2005 TEKEL excise stamp, indicating that this specimen was produced for the Turkish market under local license. The overall aesthetic impression is solid in a Western way, with a clear emphasis on quality and a long-lasting brand identity.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: average → higher. Lark is a world-renowned international brand (Philip Morris), but regional editions with TEKEL excise tax are rarer and valued by collectors as an interesting example of licensed production.
– Condition assessment: Excellent - unopened, cellophane-wrapped package with a clear excise stamp, no damage.
– Historical data and popularity: „Lark first appeared in the US in 1963, famous for its carbon filter. The Turkish editions were produced under license until the privatization of TEKEL (around 2005), making these packs symbolic collectors' items of the transitional period.
