Description:
„Boston Medium – Classic German medium-strength American blend„ a cigarette brand produced by the Reemtsma factory in Hamburg. The brand was aimed at the domestic market as an affordable but quality product - an alternative to names such as HB, Lord Extra, or Harvest 23.
The package features deep blue color with a subtle metallic sheen, minimalist „Boston“ lettering and a red sun-emblem graphic on top. It’s a typical 1980s German design style – clear, restrained, reliable.
The excise stamp "Bundesrepublik Deutschland" confirms that the package was intended for sale in West Germany until 1990.
Value assessment:
Collectible value: Average – the package is not particularly rare, but authentic Reemtsma period (until 1990) Rare examples in good condition have survived. Collectors regard this design as a classic example of the West German tobacco industry.
Condition assessment: Excellent - unopened, cellophane wrapped, corners intact, bright color. Excise sticker intact, which significantly increases authenticity.
Historical data: „Boston was produced by Reemtsma, the same manufacturer that later became part of Imperial Tobacco Germany. The brand disappeared from the market in the late 1990s.
