Description:
„Delight King Size“ – this In Ethiopia manufactured cigarettes made from Virginia type tobacco blend, as stated on the packaging ("Made from finest Virginia blend"). Manufacturer – National Tobacco Enterprise (Ethiopia) SC., a major Ethiopian tobacco manufacturing company, operating since the mid-20th century.
The red background with gold trim and the white logo "D" in the center of the package creates a classic western style image, and the inscription „"Our Mission is your Satisfaction!"“ shows an attempt to attract an international audience. Such design decisions are common in regional brands seeking to associate themselves with international cigarette lines such as Marlboro or Winston.
„Delight was one of the local Ethiopian lines, aimed at the middle-class consumer. These cigarettes were sold both in the local market and exported to some East African countries (Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan).
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium-High. African tobacco products are becoming increasingly rare for collectors, especially original examples from Ethiopia, as most of them were locally produced and not widely exported to Europe.
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Condition assessment: Excellent – cellophane completely intact, shine intact, sharp print contours.
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Historical data: „National Tobacco Enterprise produced several local series, of which Delight was one of the most modern – first introduced around 2000, when the company modernized its production lines.
