Description:
„"Líder Filtro" – Dominican Republic classic locally produced cigarettes, intended for the domestic market, but sometimes also appearing in export batches to the Caribbean region.
The design is minimalist, typical of late 20th century Latin American tobacco packaging: white background with vertical lines and red crown emblem in the center, symbolizing the name "Líder" (Spanish for "leader").
On top - original green excise sticker "REPUBLICA DOMINICANA 20 CIGARRILLOS"„, perfectly preserved and visually striking.
The inscriptions on the sides are:
– “"Venta prohibida a menores"” (sale to minors prohibited)
– “"Smoking is detrimental to health"” (smoking is harmful to health)
The manufacturer, La Tabacalera, C. por A., is a historic Dominican tobacco company founded in 1902 that produced both cigarillos and local cigarette brands until the early 2000s.
The package is still available. unopened, with cellophane and excise stamp in excellent condition.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Medium-high. Líder is not an international brand, but authentic Dominican Republic products from this period are rare, which is why they are prized among Caribbean tobacco collectors.
– Condition assessment: Ideal – the film is undamaged, the package is clean, the excise stamp is original and preserved.
– Historical significance: This is great. an example of the local Dominican cigarette industry, reflecting the national minimalism of design and colonial heritage, which has survived even with the modernization of tobacco production.
