Description:
„Dunhill International Lights is a premium light edition from the prestigious Dunhill International line, created in the tradition of London tobacco. The pack features a light yellow (champagne) background with a subtle gold hue, a classic Dunhill logo on a red background and a coat of arms symbolizing the brand's British origins. The top part shows three cities of the world - London · Paris · New York, emphasizing the international status of the brand.
The back contains a description in English with the copyright and signature of Dunhill Tobacco of London Limited. The excise stamp indicates that this copy was intended for For the Czech market. Warnings about the harm of smoking are also provided in Czech ("Kouření vější poskózuje zdraví").
The design is minimalist, harmonious, with a subtle gold trim – typical of the Dunhill aesthetic of the late 1980s and early 2000s.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium-High. This pack reflects a transitional period when the Dunhill International series was produced in various European factories, including the Czech Republic. The Lights versions from this era are becoming increasingly rare as they were discontinued after 2006.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, original cellophane packaging preserved, excise stamp intact, light colors well preserved.
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Historical data and popularity: „Dunhill International Lights was created as a more luxurious, milder tasting alternative to the standard Dunhill International red version. Due to their distinctive design and limited distribution in Eastern Europe, these packets are prized by the collector community.
