Description:
Light beige background with subtle vertical lines and a dark blue central stripe with the brand name written in white font „"Crow"“. The word highlighted in red under the bar „Filter“, and at the top – a thin red ornamental strip. A blue sticker with the inscription remains on top „"EXPORT"“, emphasizing the difference between the package and the domestic market editions. The design clearly reflects the Bulgarian export aesthetic of the late socialist period – restrained, neat and functional.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Average. Bulgarian "Varna" cigarettes were one of the famous export lines, often found in the Balkans and Eastern Europe, but the export permit with the "EXPORT" sticker is considered a more valuable option.
– Condition assessment: Excellent - unopened, in original film, with remaining sticker and minimal signs of age.
– Historical data and popularity: „"Varna" was one of the hallmarks of the Bulgarian tobacco industry, produced by the Bulgartabac concern. The name comes from the Bulgarian seaside city of Varna, and the brand was positioned as a mid-range product, also released for export to the Eastern Bloc and Central Europe.
