Description:
Barclay "City Red" is a classic type of hard cigarette pack, featuring a light cream background, a horizontal combination of red and blue colors, and an expressive logo with a coat of arms. The pack clearly states the composition: AMERICAN BLEND - CHARCOAL FILTER, which means that an American-type tobacco blend with a carbon filter, typical of the Barclay brand, was used. Above is the Estonian excise sticker with the inscription MAXIMUM MARK 15.00, indicates that the package was intended for the local market after the country regained its independence. The warning at the bottom of the package SUITSETAMINE KAHJUSTAB TERVIST! ("smoking is harmful to your health") - in Estonian.
The package is unopened, the foil is in place, the colors are well preserved, the surface shows a gentle storage patina effect, the corners are almost intact.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium-high. Barclay is an international brand that has had production and licensed versions in various countries. Estonian-made City Red editions with local excise stamps are relatively rare, so this pack has additional value for collectors who collect Baltic region packaging or licensed variants.
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Condition assessment: Very good - unopened, with foil, original excise sticker in place, minor storage marks.
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Historical data and popularity: Barclay was part of the British American Tobacco group and was a popular upscale brand in the 1990s. City Red was a medium-strength version produced for the Baltics and some Eastern European markets. Today, it is collectible for its clear regional origins and aesthetic design.
