Description: Lintang Samudra is a traditional Indonesian kretek (clove) cigarette, produced in the Kudus region, one of the oldest kretek production centers in Indonesia. The pack is a bright gold and red color combination, with multilingual inscriptions (including Arabic and Latin alphabets), and on the back there is a classic text about the high quality of tobacco. Warnings are provided in Indonesian. The pack is preserved with the original excise stamp.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium-high. This is not a name widely known on an industrial scale, but it is prized among kretek collectors for its provenance, design, and condition.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, in excellent condition.
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Historical data and popularity: Kretek cigarettes (blended with cloves) are part of Indonesia's cultural heritage. Lintang Samudra packs, especially those originally from the Kudus region, are considered authentic and representative in collections.
