Description:
„Aspen Export is a cigarette pack with a subtle and elegant design, reflecting the premium export style of the late 1980s. The main element is a blue rectangular logo with a white Aspen inscription, surrounded by a thin gold frame. In the background, light cream-colored vertical lines reminiscent of the texture of paper give the packaging an image of classic quality.
The coat of arms with the letter above A, followed by Finest Virginia Blend – this means that high quality was used Virginia tobacco, often popular in British-style cigarettes. Below – House of Macdonald – it was a small independent licensed tobacco manufacturing company that produced export brands for the Middle East, Asia, and Central Europe markets.
The design and typography are clearly inspired by British tradition (similar to the style of Players or Dunhill), and the minimalist white-and-blue combination testifies to the desire to create an impression of "Western prestige".
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Medium - The Aspen series is not widely distributed, but due to its distinctive design and export-only status, it is valued among collectors who collect the products of independent manufacturers from the 1970s and 1980s.
– Condition assessment: Excellent - the package is unopened, the original film is intact, the colors are unchanged.
– Historical data: „House of Macdonald existed as a licensed manufacturer until the mid-1990s, after which the brand was discontinued.
