Description:
This Kent pack is one of the classic variants of this brand, featuring the inscription "Micronite Filter" - a distinctive feature of the Kent brand, historically emphasizing a more advanced filtration method. The design is subtle: a horizontally striped, light cream-colored background with a dark blue coat of arms (symbol of the fortress) at the top. At the bottom - the marking "BOX", indicating a hard-type package. On one side, an authentic Soviet-type excise tax has survived, indicating that this pack was imported to the USSR.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Higher than average, especially due to the historical aspect of the Micronite Filter. Kent is one of the oldest US cigarette brands with a loyal collector following. This particular pack with the Soviet import mark may be of additional value to Eastern European collectors.
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Condition assessment: Undamaged, with cellophane. However, aging is clearly visible: the package is stained, with external brown spots and signs of oxidation. Condition – average, but the value still remains due to its historical importance.
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Historical data and popularity: Kent was a premium cigarette during the Cold War, often associated with Western luxury in the Eastern Bloc. Collectors consider these old Micronite variants to be iconic in the brand's history.
