Tarifa Inciso Tasacion A-5-308. Entre Fuerte. Manufactured by La Estrella De Filipinas P. Herrera, Manila.

Mounted on old bond paper. Had been expertly repaired and restored using conservation materials.

Have purple stamp marking in front. Measures approx. 18 cm x 8 ½ cm.

These beautiful cigarette wrappers depict the rich diversified culture of the Filipinos.

Each wrapper is rich in color with nice Art Deco or Art Nouveau designs. 

The design conveys a distinct story, speaking to the cigarette’s unique identity and creating a lasting impression on the smoker.

Tobacco was introduced by the Spaniards when the colonized the Philippines.

In the 16th century, a Spanish galleon carried tobacco seeds to the Philippines from Cuba. 

When the Spanish discovered the high potential of soil and climate of Ilocos for cultivating tobacco,

they introduced tobacco culture and banned all farmers from growing other crops. They monopolized the selling of tobacco to government alone.

In 1881, King Alfonso XII annulled the tobacco monopoly. The industry thrived during the American regime and up to now.