Description:
This is a classic John Player King Size A cigarette pack released in Ireland, one of the few countries where this historic British brand was produced locally.
The package features a dark blue, almost royal shade with with gold inscriptions and a coat of arms, which depicts two lions holding a shield – a traditional John Player heraldic symbol.
Notes in English, indicated below “"Irish Government Warning"”, which confirms the authenticity of the Irish issue. On the other side is an excise sticker with the denomination “20” and serial number – common for the Irish market.
This edition is part of a revamped design of the classic Player's line, retaining the old British style but adapting it for the Irish market.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: higher than average. For the Irish market John Player King Size The parcels are less common than the British ones, and their excellent state of preservation significantly increases their value.
– Condition assessment: great. Unopened, cellophane intact, surface clean, gold details unfaded.
– Historical data and popularity: John Player & Sons – one of the oldest British tobacco manufacturers, founded in 1877 in Nottingham. Irish licenses have been limited since the 1990s, making this option interesting for enthusiasts of regional collections.
