Description: This Astoria cigarette pack is a soft type, white background with a green vertical column in the center, on which is the "Astoria" logo in Gothic font. At the bottom are the Spanish inscriptions "20 Cigarrillos Tabaco Nacional Seleccionado Con Filtro". Natural stains and light underwater aging are visible - suggesting that this is an original, unpreserved version with a film.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium. This is an old South American soft-pak, interesting in design and age; lacking the famous limited editions, but prized for its regional origin and filters.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, sealed with film, but with natural blemishes – this adds authenticity, but may reduce aesthetic value.
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Historical data and popularity: ZIGSAM catalogues include a Brazilian variant from 1960; Bolivian variants exist until 2008. A rare but not very well-known series among collectors; similar versions can be found on eBay/todocoleccion, but with different names (e.g. Waldorf Astoria hardcover versions).
