Description:
„"„Dunes“" - a classic cigarette brand for the Middle East region, produced „Virginia Industries Ltd.“ (headquartered in Dubai). This brand was created to convey American mix quality adapted to the local market, which at the time was looking for products with a Western image.
The design of the package is warm, sunny, based on desert motifs. It is dominated by red dunes, palm trees and the setting sun, symbolizing the beauty and tranquility of the deserts of the Arab world. Above – Virginia Industries a logo with two lions and a crown, imitating the image of British-style luxury.
The package is marked with the text "„Rich American Blend“" - emphasizing that the tobacco in the blend meets the standards of the American "Virginia-Burley" type.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Average – Dunes It is not very rare, but due to its design specific to the Middle Eastern market and limited international trade, this pack has an exotic collectible value.
– Condition assessment: Excellent - unopened, original cellophane wrap, no color fading, corners intact.
– Historical significance: reflects the period between the turn of the 1980s and 1990s, when Dubai became a center for tobacco production for export to Asian and African markets.
