Description:
A solid pack of Route 66 Lights cigarettes, intended for the Lithuanian market. The design is based on the symbolism of the legendary US highway - in the center a red and blue road sign with the inscription ROUTE 66. The background is beige with horizontal light lines, blue stripes at the top and bottom, emphasizing the American style. The blue remains on top Lithuanian excise tape, marked "20 CLASS A CIGARETTES", and on the side - a green sales control sticker with the Lithuanian coat of arms. At the bottom, there is a Lithuanian health warning: "TOBACCO IS VERY DANGEROUS TO HEALTH", and on the other side - "SMOKING CAUSES HEART DISEASE".
Package in original film, unused, corners and surface in excellent condition.
Value assessment:
Collectible Value: Average. This Route 66 Lights pack is interesting because Lithuanian-made version, as most other versions of Route 66 were imported. The Lithuanian production was licensed, based on the adaptation of the American-style brand for the local market. This series is characterized by good graphic design and authentic late 1990s style.
Condition assessment: Unopened, film intact, tape fully preserved - a copy in high collector's condition.
Historical data and popularity: Route 66 cigarettes were produced in Lithuania for a limited time, usually on the lines of Philip Morris Lithuania or related local manufacturers, for the local market. Due to the limited production run, they are now rare.
