Vintage 1953 Series Clear No 33 Cigar Box Tampa FL Tobacco Stamp For Sale

Vintage 1953 Series Clear Havana No 33 Cigar Box Tampa FL Cuban TobaccoDescription:
Vintage Clear Havana No. 33 wooden cigar box manufactured by Corral Wodiska y Ca., Inc., Tampa, Florida, featuring an original federal cigar stamp marked \"Series of 1953\" and a historic Cuban tobacco import label.A fascinating piece of mid-century American cigar-making history, associated with Tampa\'s historic cigar industry and the use of imported Cuban tobacco.Historical Details:
The original federal stamp reads \"Series of 1953\" and identifies the cigars as manufactured in bond in Tampa, Florida.
A second original label reads \"Tobacco Imported from Cuba\" and references the Tariff Act of 1930.These surviving labels provide historical evidence of the box\'s period and the Cuban tobacco trade. The 1953 stamp series suggests manufacture or use in 1953 or later; the exact production year has not been established.Features:
Clear Havana No. 33 wooden cigar box
Corral Wodiska y Ca., Inc., Tampa, Florida
Original federal stamp marked \"Series of 1953\"
Original Cuban tobacco import label
Decorative red, green, black, and gold paper borders
Original interior and exterior lettering
Class C designation, originally containing 50 cigars
Hinged wooden lid
Unrestored vintage conditionCondition:
Authentic vintage condition with visible age-related wear, including scuffs, discoloration, worn corners, paper loss and tears along the decorative borders, and some interior staining.Original tax and import labels remain attached, with visible wear and perforated cancellation markings.Please examine all photographs carefully for condition details.
A distinctive collectible for enthusiasts of vintage cigar boxes, Tampa and Florida history, Cuban tobacco memorabilia, mid-century advertising, and Americana.Empty wooden collectible box only. No cigars or tobacco included.Carefully packaged for shipping.

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