Description:
A warm yellow-orange colored package with a smooth color transition from a rich amber tone at the bottom to a lighter tone at the top. The name is prominently displayed in the center. Blend in red-brown font with a white outline, and below – Filter, indicating the type of cigarette. At the top is the classic inscription King Size with a stylized horseman logo. The back of the package contains a detailed description in Lithuanian about the properties of the tobacco blend and the lightness of the filtered smoke, noting „Made in Sweden by Swedish Match AB“ origin. Authentic label glued on top Lithuanian excise sticker, typical of transitional period (late 20th century) production. Visually, it is a simple but aesthetic example of Scandinavian design, combining clean layout and clear brand identity.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Higher. Swedish-made "Blend" packets, especially with Lithuanian text and early excise stickers, are quite rare and valued among collectors in the Baltics and Northern Europe.
– Condition assessment: Excellent, unopened, with intact cellophane and remaining Lithuanian excise sticker.
– Historical data and popularity: „Blend is one of Sweden's most famous tobacco products, manufactured by Swedish Match AB. The brand was exported to the Baltic States and Eastern Europe in the 1980s and 1990s, so the Lithuanian-language packaging reflects a unique transitional import phase after Lithuania regained its independence.
