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Description:<\/strong>
\u201eMontecristo Blondes is one of the most interesting and rare cigarette lines, named after the famous Cuban cigar brand. Montecristo<\/em>. This edition is intended for the French market, as indicated by the inscriptions Smoking causes cancer<\/em> and a French slogan on the back \u201cThe Legend of the South\u201d<\/em> \u2013 \u201eLegend of the South.\u201c The design retains the classic motif of the Montecristo coat of arms \u2013 a triangle of three daggers with a red background, symbolizing elegance and tradition.
The color combination of the package \u2013 cream with a bright red part \u2013 conveys the impression of a warm, sunny southern style, and the 25-cigarette format further emphasizes the premium category. The artistic image on the back (hat, coffee cup, cigar, fan) reinforces the theme of the \u201eLatin lifestyle\u201c.<\/p>\n

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Value assessment:<\/strong>
\u2013 Collectible value:<\/strong> High - Montecristo Blondes cigarette editions were produced in limited editions, mainly for the French market, and are currently considered a highly sought-after collector's series due to the brand's prestige and aesthetically rich design.
\u2013 Condition assessment:<\/strong> Excellent - unopened, in original film, no damage or oxidation.
\u2013 Historical data and popularity:<\/strong> \u201eMontecristo cigarettes were produced under license to capitalize on the prestige of Cuban cigars. They were distinguished by their high-quality tobacco and more luxurious image, making them one of the most sought-after non-Cuban collector versions of Montecristo.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Brand and name:<\/strong> Montecristo Blondes
Size:<\/strong> 25 cigarettes
Country of manufacture:<\/strong> France
Production period:<\/strong> Around 1995\u20132005.
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