Description
Classic „Marlboro“ a design that is well recognized for its red triangle at the top and white background at the bottom.
Packaged international visual structure – in the central part there is a large Marlboro logo, above it there is a red zone with the inscription FILTER CIGARETTES, and below is the inscription 20 Cigarrillos Rubios - Industria Argentina.
The Argentine edition is characterized by greenish excise stamp with code “Code No. 14” and a blue stamp "62S". Warnings in Spanish on the side (Smoking is detrimental to health).
The heraldic "PM" logo with a crown and two lions retains the traditional Philip Morris marking that gives solidity and authenticity.
Value assessment
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Collectible value: Medium–higher.
Although Marlboro is one of the most common brands in the world, regional permits, such as the Argentine, are rarer and of interest to collectors due to their local stamps and manufacturing details. This specimen is a fine example, reflecting South American manufacturing standards. -
Condition assessment: Great – unopened, cellophane smooth, corners intact, postage stamp neat, printing bright.
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Historical data and popularity:
„Philip Morris Argentina (Buenos Aires) has been producing local versions of Marlboro since the 1980s, adapted for the domestic market. Due to limited export, these editions considered valuable regional variants by collectors from European and Asian markets.
