Description:
The pack features a minimalist but clearly recognizable Chinese design. The upper part is dominated by a white background with vertical lines and a silver logo – a stylized globe of the world, in the center of which is the Great Wall of China, symbolizing „Badaling“ – the most famous section of the wall near Beijing. The lower part is deep blue, with a white inscription „BADALING“ and a gold frame, giving the impression of solidity. On the top of the pack – a blue promotional seal strip with the inscription „King Size“. The overall impression is a simple but neat export-type pack, reflecting the style of classic Chinese cigarettes.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Average. This pack is not particularly rare, but due to its striking name, cultural association with the Great Wall, and preserved original condition, it has its own niche value among collectors of smoking history.
– Condition assessment: Excellent, unopened, in original cellophane wrap, with remaining excise sticker.
– Historical data and popularity: „The Badaling brand is one of many local Chinese manufacturers that produce cigarettes for both domestic and export. The name is chosen symbolically, associating the product with national pride and a tourist area. In the collector's market, such packs are valued for their representative design and authentic reflection of the period of the Chinese tobacco industry.
