Description:
The compact Parisiennes Filtre package reflects the classic French style – elegant, restrained and refined. The design is based on a tricolor composition: a dark blue top, a white central band with the inscription "PARISIENNES", and a red bottom with the word "FILTRE".
The white laurel wreath symbol with the inscription "CAPORAL" at the top is a reference to the historical roots of this brand, which date back to the mid-20th century. The manufacturer "SEITA France" is marked on the side of the pack, which testifies to the authentic production of the French tobacco monopoly.
The excise sticker is teal with the imprint "IMPUESTOS INTERNOS", indicating that this copy was intended for export or distributed in the South American market (probably Argentina). The design is subtle, classic, with a typical European modernist touch.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Higher. Parisiennes packs from the SEITA period are becoming increasingly rare, especially the smaller format (10 pieces) versions with the Caporal marking, which are valued in the collector's market for their authentic design and international distribution history.
– Condition assessment: Excellent - the package is unopened, with the original cellophane wrap and the excise stamp still intact.
– Historical data and popularity: „Parisiennes is one of the oldest French cigarette lines, originating from the SEITA group (Société d'Exploitation Industrielle des Tabacs et Allumettes). The Caporal name is associated with classic French tobacco, while this Filtre edition reflects the transition to a more modern, filtered type of product at the end of the 20th century.
