Description:
This Lucky Strike Smoke – Original Red variant features a unique blue-red background design, retaining all the core elements of the Smoke series, but with a slightly modified graphic design.
A subtle inscription remains at the top of the package Original Red, and in the lower part is clearly visible Lucky Strike The logo fragment is a circular sign rendered with a magnification effect, giving the impression of being viewed up close. The transition from dark blue to rich red in the background gives the path depth and dynamism.
The side bears the words „Industria Argentina“, a green excise sticker with the inscription „Código Nº 11 – CIGARRILLOS“. The overall design reflects the experimental direction of Lucky Strike at the time – a modern, youthful image, focused on urban aesthetics, with a clear international style touch.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Medium to High. This blue background variant is less common than the usual black and red Smoke Original Red, making it more prized among collectors of regional editions.
– Condition assessment: Excellent - the package is unopened, with intact cellophane film and fully preserved excise stamp.
– Historical data and popularity: „The Argentine editions of Lucky Strike from the Smoke series featured two main color interpretations (red and blue). This variant symbolizes a period when British American Tobacco Argentina sought to modernize the classic image for the local market.
