Description:
„liships“ – a classic Chinese cigarette brand, produced Yingkou Cigarette Factory, operating in Liaoning Province, China. This package belongs to an export series that was intended for both domestic and foreign markets - especially the Asian and Soviet Union regions.
The design stands out white with vertical gold stripes, with a red coat of arms and a athlete with a javelin, symbolizing strength and honor – motifs typical of the Chinese industrial aesthetics of the period. The inscription „Lishipai“ is presented in Latin letters in a modern font, and below it the Chinese characters 力士牌 („Lìshì pái“) mean „mark of the strong“.
Above is a red excise sticker marking a pack of 20 cigarettes. The inscription on the side, "Yingkou Cigarette Factory China," indicates a manufacturer that has been in operation since the mid-20th century and was known for export brands such as Dalian, Liships and Dragon Seal.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium–High. Lishipai packages from the 1980s–1990s are rare, especially in good condition with cellophane.
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Condition assessment: Very good - packaging is fully sealed, original sticker, slight oxidation spots.
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Historical data: „Yingkou Cigarette Factory was one of the 40 major manufacturers in China until 2000, when it was integrated into China Tobacco Liaoning Industrial Co. Lishipai was one of their main mid-range series.
