The address is '210 Piccadilly' and the manufacturer is currently B. A. T. / Rothmans, though we believe the company was originally called 'State Express'

'Three Threes' 'Three Sevens' cork tipped and the most famous of the brand 'Three Fives' which can still be purchased today, now in three versions - 'State Express 555 International' and 'State Express Lights'.

'State Express' was very popular in the 50's and 60's but it is unclear when it actually originated. We believe the 30's. Does anybody know?

Nothing seems consistent with the brand, apart from the number themes and the State Express logo. Perhaps there were even more than the three brands we know of.

If you note, the crown on all three packs is different, the layout and style differs on each, the side panel is also totally different. For example, on 333 it refers to 'Three Threes', on 777 as 20 cigarettes and on 555 as 'State Express 555'. Nonetheless, a fascinating brand and one that depicted a class society.

These beautiful 'State Express' vehicles are available individually, but would also make a nice little set.

SEE ALSO

CIG020 State Express 777

State Express 333

Also see STATE EXPRESS

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Mr N H Watkins

A pack I believe from the seventies/eighties. Interestingly supplied flat and never glued carrying the code 24666 (in pen) probably the internal reference number

Narindar Rull

On a recent trip some of the deepest parts of India, I have come across a extremely rare cigarette tin and are unable to identify its origins.

It is possible it was a recent 1950's customised piece made to order in india.

It is a 100% pure silver conventional shape tin, hand carved floral/tobacco plant design, with the centre carved with numerical sequence "555".

Does anyone know ???

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