Description: The Sportsman King Size cigarette pack features a classic design – a combination of red, white and black colours with a symbolic horse image in the centre. It is one of the most recognisable brands in the East African markets. This particular edition from Kenya, marked with a Kenyan excise stamp, belongs to British American Tobacco Kenya. The style and name of the pack refer to the sporty, active masculine style that was characteristic of tobacco marketing in this region in the late 20th century.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium-High. Kenyan-issued Sportsman packs are well-known to collectors, especially those looking for regional editions. The Kenyan variants have greater historical significance than, for example, counterparts from other countries.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, but has stains and surface damage from storage (visible brown dot marks on top and sides).
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Historical data and popularity: „Sportsman is one of the most popular cigarette brands in East Africa, especially in Kenya, where BAT produced it for local consumption. This pack is a typical example of Kenyan tobacco production in the late 20th century.
