Description:
Esportazione Filtro is a classic Italian cigarette pack with a distinctive nautical motif. The main background is white, the front part depicts a ship's rudder with a black sailboat in its center. The name "ESPORTAZIONE" is printed in blue, vertically arranged letters, and below it is the word "FILTRO" in red. At the top of the pack is a red stripe and a blue protective film label with the inscription "20 CIGARETTE". The design is clean, functional, with the characteristic features of Italian tobacco products of that period. The sides are soft, without rigid edges - a typical soft pack format.
Value assessment:
Collectible Value: Average. Esportazione was one of the brands produced by the Italian State Tobacco Monopoly (Monopoli di Stato), so these packets have some historical value.
Condition assessment: Unopened, original film, a few surface stains and signs of oxidation are visible.
History and popularity: This brand was intended for both the domestic and export markets, hence its name "Esportazione" (lit. "Export"), which marks the manufacturers' desire to expand the delivery of Italian cigarettes abroad. The design features a minimalist style typical of the early 1970s and early 1980s, and the state-owned manufacturer's branding.
